Solar panel bird proofing in Newark,fitted from the platform,so birds stay out for good.

Solar panel bird guards

The gap between the panel and the roof is the most common nesting spot. A guard around the perimeter of the array closes it off while still allowing air and rainwater to pass.

Roof bird guards

Birds get into roofs through gaps at eaves, verges and under ridge tiles. Guards and closures are fitted to block these points.

Wall bird guards

Gaps in walls, around pipes and in old brickwork can also be guarded.

Combined with cleaning

If panels are already dirty from droppings, solar panel cleaning can be done on the same visit.

Why pigeons choose solar panels

The gap between a solar panel and the roof is warm, dry and sheltered from predators, which makes it ideal for nesting pigeons. Once one pair settles, others follow, and the same spot is used year after year. Nesting material builds up, droppings collect on the roof and in the gutters, and the noise carries straight through the ceiling into upstairs rooms.

Bird guards close that gap around the perimeter of the array, so birds can't get underneath.

Why fit from a platform

Guards have to be fitted around the full edge of the array, which means working right at the edges of panels on a sloping roof. From a ladder, that is awkward and risky; on foot, it means walking on tiles between panels. Working from the tracked cherry picker gives a stable, guarded position at every edge of the array, without any weight on the roof.

The machine compacts to 780mm wide and reaches up to 18 metres working height, so most domestic and many commercial arrays are reachable. Every job is assessed before setting up.

Timing

Guards are most effective when fitted before birds settle. If they are already nesting, the gap needs to be cleared before the guard goes on. Calling as soon as you notice birds under the panels keeps the job simpler.

Roofs and walls

Bird guards aren't only for solar panels. Gaps at eaves, under ridge tiles and in walls can let birds into roof spaces and cavities. The same approach applies wherever birds are getting in: find every entry point, then close it.

Commercial and agricultural buildings

Larger buildings with big solar arrays or wide roofs can attract considerable numbers of birds. On farms and commercial premises, droppings around entrances, on vehicles and on stock add to the problem. The 18m working height of the tracked platform allows guards to be fitted on higher, wider roofs where ground conditions allow, and every job is assessed before setting up.

Asking for a quote

To price bird guard installation, it helps to know the number of panels and how they are arranged, where you've seen birds going in, and how the machine would reach that part of the roof. A photo from the ground showing the array and any visible nesting material is ideal. Quotes are free, and cleaning the panels at the same time can be included.