Solar panel bird proofing in the Scottish Borders
Pigeons nesting under your panels? Get them cleared out, the mess cleaned up and a tight mesh guard fitted so they can't get back in. We'll put you in touch with an experienced local installer.
- Active nests checked first, in line with Scottish wildlife law
- Clip-on mesh. Nothing is drilled into your panels or roof
- Borders towns, Edinburgh and the Lothians covered
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A few details and, if you can, a photo of your panels. We'll be in touch within one working day.
Why pigeons move in under solar panels
The gap between your panels and the roof is dry, sheltered and out of reach of predators. Once a pair find it they nest there year after year, and more follow.
- Noise from first light. Scratching, cooing and flapping right above the bedroom.
- Droppings everywhere. On the roof, in the gutters, down the windows and across the patio.
- Blocked gutters. Nesting material washes down and stops the gutters and downpipes draining.
- Damage and lost power. Birds peck at cabling, and droppings on the glass cut what your panels make.
How it works
Usually a half-day job for an average house, done from ladders or roof access. Scaffolding isn't needed in most cases.
1
Send photos for a quote
Fill in the form with your postcode and a photo of the panels. In most cases you'll get a price without anyone needing to visit first.
2
Check, clear and clean
The panels are checked for active nests before anything starts. Then the old nests, droppings and debris come out from under the panels and the gutters below.
3
Fit the mesh guard
Tough, weather-resistant mesh is clipped to the panel frames all the way round, closing the gap for good. It's dark and low-profile, so it's hard to spot from the ground.
More than just the mesh
Nest and debris removal
Years of nesting can leave a thick layer of twigs, feathers and droppings under the panels. It all comes out before the mesh goes on. If there's a nest with eggs or chicks, the work waits until it's empty. That's the law in Scotland, and it's the right thing to do.
A roof check while we're up there
Because the roof is being accessed anyway, you'll be told about anything obvious, like slipped tiles or loose flashing. Roofing work is quoted separately and only done if you want it. Nobody touches the electrics on your solar system.
What does solar panel bird proofing cost?
£400 to £1,000
That's the rough range for most homes. It depends on how many panels you have, how they're laid out and how easy the roof is to reach. A small array on an easy roof sits at the lower end. You'll get a fixed price before anything is booked.
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Bird proofing and a clean in one visit
Panels covered in droppings? Get them cleaned on the same visit while the access is set up, and save a second trip.
Solar panel cleaning in the Scottish BordersAreas we cover
Solar panel bird proofing and cleaning across the Scottish Borders and the villages in between.
- Galashiels
- Hawick
- Peebles
- Kelso
- Selkirk
- Melrose
- Jedburgh
- Duns
- Eyemouth
- Innerleithen
We also cover Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. See solar panel bird proofing in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Questions people ask
Will the mesh damage my panels or affect the warranty?
The mesh is held on with clips that grip the edge of the panel frame. Nothing is drilled into the panels, the frames or the roof.
Is it legal to remove pigeon nests?
All wild birds, feral pigeons included, are protected while nesting. In Scotland it's an offence to disturb an active nest, so panels are checked first and work waits until any nest is empty.
How long does it take?
Most houses take half a day. Bigger arrays, or panels on more than one roof, take longer. You'll be told on the quote.
Will I be able to see the mesh?
It sits tight under the edge of the panels and it's dark, so from the ground it's barely noticeable.
When's the best time to get it done?
Any time the panels are free of active nests. Pigeons nest most of the year, but plenty of people book in autumn and winter so it's sorted before spring.
Can you clean the panels too?
Yes, on its own or on the same visit as the bird proofing. See solar panel cleaning.
Ready to get the pigeons out for good?
Send your postcode and a photo of your panels for a free, no-obligation quote.
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