
Pigeon droppings are acidic and corrode stonework, render and metalwork over time, causing long-term structural issues. It also blocks gutters, and creates slip hazards on walkways.
Pigeons commonly carry pathogens, including salmonella and psittacosis, which is an overlooked risk in food premises and public-facing buildings. Once a roosting spot is established, the flock pressure grows rapidly.
A system that isn’t thought through and fitted well will just be bypassed. We carefully assess where birds are actually landing and roosting and we think ahead, looking to secondary spots they are likely to migrate to if the main area is blocked.
Bird spikes: Stainless steel or plastic spikes are fitted, which stop pigeons landing on ledges, signage, or flat surfaces.
We match our materials and approach to the level of bird pressure on the building, so the problem doesn't just relocate to the next ledge along.

Feral pigeons aren't protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, so deterrent and exclusion work is legal in most circumstances. However, disturbing an active nest with eggs or chicks is restricted during nesting season.
We always visit the site for assessment prior to any installation to ensure you are fully compliant. This survey is completely free, with no obligation attached.
Unlike other companies, we don’t charge per visit. Instead, we provide a fixed and fair quote for the problem, regardless of how long it takes, keeping us accountable to fixing it for good.
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Pigeons nesting beneath solar panels is a growing problem across Bristol and the South West. The gap is warm, sheltered, and hard to access, which makes it ideal from a pigeon's perspective. We install purpose-built solar panel mesh that clips on without drilling through the panels, creating a seal birds can't get under while leaving the panels fully accessible for maintenance.
When properly specified and installed, yes, but poorly fitted or low-quality systems can be bypassed or fail over time. We use materials suited to the property and the level of bird pressure, and the installations are designed to last. We'll also look at secondary landing areas: spots birds will shift to if the main area is blocked, so the issue doesn't just resume elsewhere.
It depends on where birds are landing and roosting, and the nature of the property. Common solutions include anti-perch spikes on ledges and rooflines, netting to exclude birds from larger areas or enclosed spaces, post-and-wire systems for flat surfaces, and purpose-built mesh for solar panels. We assess the site first and recommend the right combination.
Feral pigeons are not protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so deterrent and control measures are legal in most circumstances. That said, disturbing an active nest with eggs or chicks present is subject to restrictions during nesting season. A professional assessment makes sure the approach is both effective and legally compliant.
Pigeon droppings are corrosive. Over time they degrade roofing materials, block gutters, and create slip hazards on walkways and access routes. Nesting material blocks vents and drainage channels. The droppings also carry pathogens that pose a risk in certain environments, like food establishments. And once pigeons establish a roosting spot, the pressure from the flock tends to grow. It rarely resolves on its own without changing the conditions that made the spot attractive.
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