Solar Panel Bird Proofing
Solar panels can provide an ideal sheltered area for pigeons and other birds. Once birds begin nesting beneath an array, the problem can quickly lead to noise, nesting material, droppings and blocked gutters.
Solar Scrub installs specialist bird-proofing mesh around solar arrays to help prevent birds from gaining access underneath the panels.
Why Bird Proof Solar Panels?
Pigeons and other birds can find shelter beneath solar panels, particularly where there is enough space to access the underside of the array.
Bird proofing can help prevent:
Pigeons nesting beneath panels
Build-up of nesting material
Excessive bird mess around the roof
Debris entering gutters
Repeated noise from birds beneath the array
Future access beneath the panels
How Solar Panel Bird Proofing Works
A specialist mesh barrier is installed around the exposed perimeter of the solar array.
The system is designed to block access beneath the panels without unnecessarily drilling into the solar panel frames.
Where suitable, specialist clips are used to secure the mesh to the array.
The mesh is fitted to follow the shape of the roof and solar installation, with particular attention paid to exposed edges, corners and potential entry points.
Cleaning Before Installation
Where accessible and included within the quotation, loose debris and nesting material around the perimeter of the array can be cleared before the bird blocker is fitted.
Solar panel cleaning and gutter clearing can also be added to the job.
Combining these services can be a practical option where birds have left significant mess around the roof and gutters.
We will assess the condition of the installation and explain what cleaning is possible without removing the solar panels.
Bird Proofing Installed by Solar PV Professionals
With around six years of hands-on experience working with solar PV systems, we understand how panels, mounting rails, roof hooks and roof coverings fit together.
That experience is particularly useful when fitting bird-proofing mesh around solar arrays.
We aim to install bird blocker securely and neatly, while respecting the solar installation and surrounding roof materials.
Solar Scrub provides bird-proofing services for homes and suitable commercial properties across Norwich, Norfolk and surrounding areas.
FAQs
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Specialist mesh is installed around the exposed perimeter of the solar array to help prevent pigeons and other birds from accessing the space underneath the panels. Where suitable, the mesh is secured using specialist clips.
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Our installation method is designed to avoid unnecessary drilling into solar panel frames. We assess the mounting system and roof before choosing the appropriate installation method.
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We can clear accessible loose debris and old nesting material where lawful and included in the quotation. We do not remove active nests where doing so would breach wildlife legislation. Work may need to be postponed.
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A properly installed bird-proofing system is intended to provide long-term protection, but its lifespan depends on the materials, roof conditions, weather and external damage. Solar Scrub provides a 12-month workmanship guarantee, subject to conditions.
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Yes. Solar panel cleaning and gutter clearing can be included alongside bird-proofing installation. We can provide a combined quotation based on the number of panels, access and work required.
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The price depends on the size and layout of the solar array, roof height, access requirements, existing bird activity and any additional cleaning required. Send us photographs and your postcode for a quotation.
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