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Pigeon proofing solar panels Preston
Solar panel pigeon proofing across Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Leyland and Chorley. Nests removed, area treated and bird mesh fitted with no drilling – guaranteed for 10 years.
- Local cover across the area
- Stops pigeons and other birds
- No damage to panels
- 10-year guarantee
IPAF trained · Constructionline & Acclaim accredited
10-year guaranteeBirds back within 10 years? We return free.
Need help in Preston? Get in touch now
Just add your details and a few photos of your solar panels – we’ll reply with a free, no-obligation quote.
Or email info@pigeonsolarsolution.co.uk
How much does pigeon proofing cost in Preston?
Most homes pay between £350 and £1,200. The price depends on a few simple things:
- How many panels you have
- How easy the roof is to reach
- Whether scaffolding is needed
- How much nesting material needs clearing
Send a few photos and we’ll give you a fixed price – there’s no obligation.
Preston
Pigeon proofing in Preston
Preston is Lancashire’s city, with Victorian terraces around the centre, large suburbs such as Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble and Penwortham, and big new developments on the north-west edge of the city.
The city centre and the River Ribble support plenty of pigeons, and they spread out into the suburbs looking for nest sites. New-build estates with solar panels as standard are a particular favourite, because the roofs offer few other ledges.
We also cover the towns around Preston, including Leyland, Chorley, Longridge and Garstang, so wherever you are in central Lancashire, we can help.
Mesh vs other deterrents
Bird spikes
Stop perching on edges, but pigeons still walk underneath the panels.
Fake owls and scarers
Work for days at best before birds learn they are harmless.
Solar panel mesh
Closes the gap completely, so there is nowhere left to nest.
Why choose us
We complete 1,000s of jobs for homeowners every year, and we fit every installation to the same high standard.
- Trained, insured technicians
- Neat finish that’s hard to see from the street
- Warranty-safe clip fixings
- Suitable for any make of panel
- Clear, fixed prices
- Guaranteed for 10 years
Why spikes and decoys don’t solve it
Many homeowners try bird spikes, fake owls or rotating scarers first. Spikes stop birds perching on the edge of the roof, but pigeons simply walk underneath the panels. Decoys and scarers work for a few days at best before the birds realise they are harmless.
Mesh is different. It closes the gap between the panels and the roof completely, so there is physically nowhere for a pigeon to get in.
Wildlife law and active nests
All wild birds and their active nests are protected under UK wildlife law. If we find eggs or chicks, we never simply remove them – we plan the work around them, usually proofing the rest of the array and returning to finish once the young have fledged.
This keeps the job legal and humane, and it is one more reason to deal with pigeons early in the season.
Preston pigeon proofing FAQs
Do you cover Leyland and Chorley?
Yes – along with Penwortham, Fulwood, Longridge, Garstang, Kirkham and the villages around Preston.
My house is a new build – will proofing affect my warranty?
No. The mesh clips to the panel frames and nothing is drilled into the roof, so your builder’s, panel and roof warranties are unaffected.
Do I need to be at home?
Only so we can get access to the outside of the property. All the work is done on the roof, so you don’t need to let us in or clear anything inside.
Does the mesh stop other birds too?
Yes. The mesh closes the gap under the panels completely, so it keeps out gulls, starlings, jackdaws and other birds as well as pigeons. It can also help keep squirrels out.
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.
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.
Areas we cover around Preston
Fulwood Penwortham Ashton-on-Ribble Leyland Chorley Longridge Garstang Blackpool Blackburn Lancashire
Stop pigeons nesting under your panels in Preston
Send a few photos for a free, no-obligation quote.