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Pigeon proofing solar panels Essex

Pigeon and gull proofing for solar panels across Essex – from Chelmsford and Colchester to Southend, Basildon and the coast. Nests removed, area treated and mesh fitted with no drilling, guaranteed for 10 years.

  • Stops pigeons and gulls
  • Inland and coastal towns covered
  • No drilling into roof or panels
  • 10-year guarantee

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Pigeon proofing solar panels Essex – bird mesh fitted around a solar array

10-year guaranteeBirds back within 10 years? We return free.

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    Essex

    Solar panel bird proofing across Essex

    Essex is a big county with very different homes: London-commuter semis in Brentwood and Billericay, new estates around Chelmsford and Colchester, and seaside houses and bungalows from Southend to Clacton.

    What they share is a growing number of solar panels – and the birds that come with them. Inland it’s mostly pigeons; on the coast, gulls can be just as much of a nuisance. Both look for the same thing: a sheltered space where they can nest undisturbed, and the gap under a solar array is ideal.

    Once birds have moved in, the problem grows quickly. Pigeons breed for most of the year and reuse the same nest, while gulls return every spring. Droppings, nesting material and noise soon follow, along with blocked gutters and dirty panels.

    We proof arrays across the whole county, closing the gap under the panels so birds can’t nest there again.

    Towns we cover in Essex

    Chelmsford Colchester Southend-on-Sea Basildon Brentwood Harlow Braintree Billericay Clacton-on-Sea Witham Maldon Saffron Walden Romford

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    Pigeons or gulls? We stop both

    Pigeons

    Nest under panels for much of the year, leaving droppings, twigs and blocked gutters, and returning to the same spot again and again.

    Gulls

    Common in coastal towns – loud, messy and very protective of their nests and chicks in spring and summer.

    One solution

    Mesh stops any bird getting under the array, whatever the species, so one installation deals with both.

    Bungalows, new builds and farmhouses

    Essex has more bungalows than many counties, especially along the coast in towns like Clacton, Frinton and Walton. Bungalows are usually quicker to proof because the roof is lower and easier to reach, which can help keep the cost down.

    New-build estates around Chelmsford, Colchester and Basildon often come with solar panels fitted as standard, and pigeons quickly find them. Further inland, farmhouses and barns with large arrays attract wood pigeons from the surrounding fields. Whatever the property, the mesh and the process are the same – and so is the 10-year guarantee.

    Our process

    Four steps to bird-free panels

    1

    Photos

    Send pictures of your panels and your postcode using the form.

    2

    Fixed quote

    We email a clear, no-obligation price based on your photos.

    3

    Clean-out

    Birds and nests are removed humanely and the area cleaned and treated with biocide.

    4

    Mesh fitted

    Galvanised mesh is clipped around the array – no drilling into your roof or panels.

    What to include in your photos

    A few clear photos help us give you an accurate, fixed price without a survey visit. Try to show the whole array, the edges of the panels where birds are getting in, and the height of the roof.

    Photos taken from the garden, the street or an upstairs window are fine – please don’t go up on the roof yourself.

    Solar panels with pigeon proofing mesh fitted around the edge

    Why choose us in Essex

    From a single terrace in Harlow to a large array on a farmhouse near Saffron Walden, we treat every job the same way.

    • 1,000s of jobs completed for homeowners every year
    • Coverage across the whole county
    • No drilling – warranties protected
    • Humane removal
    • Neat, discreet finish
    • 10-year guarantee

    Essex pigeon proofing FAQs

    How much does it cost in Essex?

    Most homes pay £350–£1,200, depending on the size of the array and how easy the roof is to reach. Bungalows are often at the lower end because access is simpler; large arrays or homes that need scaffolding cost more. Send photos for a fixed price.

    Do you cover Southend and the coast?

    Yes – including Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff, Shoeburyness, Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Harwich.

    Do you cover Harlow, Epping and the west of the county?

    Yes. As well as Chelmsford, Colchester and the coast, we cover Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Brentwood, Billericay, Saffron Walden and the villages along the Hertfordshire border. Wherever you are in Essex, send your postcode and a few photos and we’ll come back with a fixed price.

    Can gulls get under the mesh?

    No. Once the mesh is on, there’s no gap for any bird to get through. Gulls may still land on your roof, but they lose the sheltered nest site under the panels.

    When is the best time to proof against gulls?

    Ideally before the spring nesting season starts. Once gulls have eggs or chicks, they can be noisy and aggressive, so the earlier you book, the easier the job.

    Can you work on a property with eggs or chicks?

    Active nests are protected by UK wildlife law, so we plan around them. We’ll usually proof everything we safely can straight away and return to finish the last section once the birds have fledged.

    What does the guarantee cover?

    If birds get back under your panels within 10 years, we return and fix it free of charge – anywhere in Essex.

    Free solar panel bird proofing quotes in Essex

    From Harlow to Clacton – send us your photos today.

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