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Pigeon proofing solar panels Stevenage
Solar panel pigeon proofing in Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth and Knebworth. Nests cleared, area cleaned and treated, and mesh fitted around your panels with no drilling – guaranteed for 10 years.
- Most homes done in one visit
- Galvanised, non-corrosive mesh
- No holes in your roof
- 10-year guarantee
IPAF trained · Constructionline & Acclaim accredited
10-year guaranteeBirds back within 10 years? We return free.
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Stevenage
Why Stevenage roofs attract pigeons
Stevenage was Britain’s first post-war New Town, so much of its housing was built as large estates of similar terraced and semi-detached homes in neighbourhoods such as Shephall, Chells, Bedwell and Pin Green, with newer homes at Great Ashby.
Rows of similar roofs with solar panels make it easy for pigeons to settle in an area and move between houses, which is why we often see several homes on the same street affected at the same time.
The town’s green spaces and the farmland around its edges give pigeons plenty to eat, while the gap under a solar array gives them a dry, safe place to raise their young. Once they have settled, they stay – unless the gap is closed.
Noise, mess and damage
The noise is usually what people notice first: scratching, wing-flapping and cooing from first light, often right above a bedroom. Then come the droppings on windows, cars and patios.
Over time, the nests themselves can cause damage – blocking gutters, trapping moisture against the roof and disturbing cables under the array. The longer birds are left, the bigger the clean-up becomes.
How it works
Our three-stage process
1
Clear
We move the birds on and take out every nest and all the mess they have left behind.
2
Clean
The area is cleaned and sanitised, including the gutters and the roof around the panels.
3
Close
Cut-to-fit galvanised mesh closes the gap between the panels and the roof so birds can’t get back underneath.
Pigeon proofing prices in Stevenage
A typical job costs between £350 and £1,200. Small arrays on two-storey houses are usually at the lower end, while large arrays or tall roofs cost more.
- Free quote from your photos
- Fixed price agreed before we start
- Clean-up and biocide treatment included
If your neighbours have pigeons too, it’s often worth proofing both roofs at the same visit.
Panels on garages, extensions and outbuildings
Solar arrays on garages, flat-roofed extensions and outbuildings are just as attractive to pigeons as those on the main roof – sometimes more, because they are quieter.
We proof them in the same way. If you have panels in more than one place, include photos of each and we’ll quote for them together.
Proofing neighbouring homes together
On streets where several houses have solar panels, pigeons often move from one roof to the next. Proofing one home can simply push the birds next door.
If your neighbours have the same problem, it’s worth proofing at the same time. Each household is quoted separately from its own photos.
Stevenage pigeon proofing FAQs
Do you also cover Hitchin and Letchworth?
Yes. As well as Stevenage itself, we cover Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Knebworth and the villages across North Hertfordshire.
Several houses on my street have pigeons – can you help?
Yes. On Stevenage estates it’s common for a whole row to be affected. We quote each household separately and can proof neighbouring homes on the same visit, which stops the birds simply moving next door.
What do you do with the nests and droppings?
Everything is bagged up and removed from your roof. We don’t leave debris in your gutters or garden, and the area is treated before the mesh goes on.
Will the mesh affect my solar panel warranty?
No. Nothing is drilled into the roof or the panels – the mesh is held in place by plastic-coated clips on the panel frames – so your warranties are unaffected.
What if there are eggs or chicks in the nest?
Active nests are protected under UK wildlife law. If we find one, we’ll explain the options – usually proofing the rest of the array and returning to finish once the young have fledged.
Do you cover nearby towns as well as Stevenage?
Yes. We cover Stevenage and all the surrounding towns and villages. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we’ll confirm.
How long does the job take?
Most homes are finished in a single visit. Larger arrays, panels across several roof slopes or properties that need scaffolding can take a little longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect when we quote.
10 years of peace of mind
Every installation comes with our 10-year guarantee. If birds find a way back in, we return at no cost.
Areas we cover around Stevenage
Old Town Shephall Chells Bedwell Pin Green Great Ashby Knebworth Hitchin Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire
Stop pigeons nesting under your panels in Stevenage
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