Solar Panel Bird Proofing Edinburgh & Fife

Solar Panel Bird Proofing in Fife & Edinburgh

Stop pigeons nesting under your solar panels – clean-out, mesh proofing and no drilling or damage to your panels.

5/5 on Google (74 reviews)

Same or next day callouts

RSPH Level 2 qualified

Fully qualified & insured

Remote monitoring cameras

Recent solar panel jobs

Solar panels on a house roof with the top row covered in pigeon droppings, a pigeon sitting beside the array and a crow on the ridge — Droppings built up across the top row, with pigeons still using the roof.

The same solar panels cleaned, with bird-proofing mesh fitted around the edges of the array — Panels cleaned and mesh fitted all round, so there’s nowhere left to nest.

Pigeons flying out from under rooftop solar panels — Pigeons flushed from under the panels as we arrive, a sure sign they’re nesting.

Roof gutter blocked with pigeon droppings and nesting debris below a solar panel — Gutter packed with droppings and nest debris from birds living under the panels.

Close-up of black bird-proofing mesh clipped to the edge of solar panels, sitting tight to the roof tiles — Mesh clipped to the panel frame, tight to the tiles. No drilling, no damage.

Black comb-style bird guard fitted along the edge of freshly cleaned solar panels on curved terracotta roof tiles — On curved tiles we can fit a comb-style guard instead. Panels freshly cleaned.

Bungalow roof with solar panels fitted with black pigeon-proofing mesh around the edges of the array, panels cleaned — Bungalow array proofed and cleaned in a single visit.

Pigeons under your solar panels?

The sheltered gap under solar panels is a perfect nest site for pigeons. Once they move in, you’ll hear constant cooing and scratching, droppings build up on the roof, gutters and windows, and nesting material can block drainage and damage cabling. Pigeons breed almost all year round, so the problem usually gets worse, not better.

Signs you need solar panel proofing

Pigeons flying in and out from under the panels
Cooing, scratching and flapping above bedrooms
Droppings on the roof, gutters, windows, cars and paths
Twigs and nesting material sticking out around the panel edges
Blocked gutters and downpipes

How we proof solar panels

Inspection – we check the panels and roof, including for active nests
Clean-out – nests, droppings and debris are cleared from under the panels, where the law allows
Mesh proofing – durable mesh is fitted around the edges of the array with clips designed for solar panels, so there’s no drilling and no damage to your panels
Tidy-up – we clear fouling from the gutters and roof around the array

Solar panel bird proofing mesh and tools beside the Pestagon van — Our solar panel proofing kit: mesh, clips and cutters. No drilling, no damage to your panels.

Protecting your investment

Nesting birds, droppings and debris can reduce panel efficiency and damage cables. Proofing keeps birds out for good and protects your panels.

Nesting birds and the law

All wild birds, their active nests and eggs are protected. If birds are nesting, we’ll advise on timing and what can legally be done before any work starts.

Edinburgh and Fife

We proof solar panels across Edinburgh and Fife, on houses, bungalows, farm buildings and commercial roofs. Need the mess cleaned up too? See guano cleaning.

Solar Panel Bird Proofing: frequently asked questions

Will proofing damage my solar panels?

No. The mesh is fitted with clips designed for solar panels, so there's no drilling and no damage to your panels.

Do you remove the pigeons and nests first?

Yes – we clear nests and debris from under the panels where the law allows, and check for active nests before any work starts.

How long does it take?

Most house roofs are done in a single visit.

Can you give me a price from photos?

Often, yes. Send photos of the panels and roof and we'll give you an idea of the cost.

What our customers say

5/5 on Google from 74 reviews

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Excellent service from Kyle today. Came within an hour of my phone call and dealt with a wasps nest quickly and efficiently. A very pleasant, friendly young man. Thoroughly recommend using this business.

Karen M.

Kyle came out same day we called about a rat problem in our kitchen, he was very helpful and knowledgeable and professional in removing the rats and returned 2 weeks later to check everything again but they were all gone within a few days like he said. Thank you very much would highly recommend pestagon.

Nicola W.

The call-out time was incredible and Kyle was very professional and informative, had our mouse problem sorted in two visits. Great at what he does and such a nice boy. Will definitely be using this company again!

Colleen

Pestagon came to fit pigeon netting above our bay window. The service was friendly, professional, and Kyle made the whole process straightforward. Would definitely recommend

Jonathan H.

Good communication, always on time, identified issue straight away, gave sound advice and explained what methods he was using and why, then effectively proofed the entry point (rat!) Kyle was polite and friendly throughout. Would recommend and would certainly use again!

Mairi

Call to Kyle late morning. We had found a wasp nest in the eve of our extension. He came out that evening and treated the area. Arrived on time and all his work is guaranteed. Highly recommend. Thank you for prompt service

Donna M.