Fouling clean-up
Bird fouling clean-up in Hampshire
Pigeon and gull droppings build up on roofs, in lofts and under roof steel. We clear it safely, take it away as a registered waste carrier, and proof the spot.
Bird droppings build up under roosts on ledges, in lofts, gutters and roof steel. They are slippery, damage surfaces and can carry disease. We clear the fouling and old nests with protective kit, take it away as a registered waste carrier, and proof the area so it does not return. It starts with a free site visit.
Signs
Signs you need us
- Pigeon droppings on the walkway
- Pigeon mess in the loft
- Gutters blocked with old nests
- A smell from bird droppings
What it costs
The site visit is free. You get a written price before any work starts, including disposal.
What we do
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Step 1
Survey
We look at how much fouling there is, what it sits on, and how to reach it safely.
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Step 2
Plan and price
You get a written plan and price covering clearance, disposal and any proofing to stop it coming back.
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Step 3
Treatment or installation
We clear droppings and nests with protective kit, bag them, and take them away as a registered waste carrier.
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Step 4
Check
We check the area is clean and the birds are not roosting there again.
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Step 5
Prevention
We proof the roost with spikes, netting or mesh so the fouling does not build up again.
Law and safety
Done properly, within the law
Fouling has to be disposed of properly. We are an upper tier registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency, number CBDU606377, and you get a waste transfer note. Nests are only cleared when no active nest is disturbed, because wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. We work licensed where the law requires it. Read bird control and the law.
Related
Other things we deal with
To stop it building up again, see pigeon control and bird spikes and netting.
Pigeon control
Pigeon proofing, roost clearance and fouling clean-up for homes and businesses.
Bird spikes and netting
Spikes, netting, wire and solar panel mesh, chosen for the building and fitted by us.
Bird control and proofing
Surveys, proofing, spikes, netting and hawk deterrence for pigeons and gulls.
Questions
Questions people ask
Is it safe to clean pigeon droppings myself?
A small amount outside, wetted down first and cleared with gloves and a mask, is usually fine. Large build-ups, droppings in lofts or enclosed spaces, and anything at height are better left to someone with the right kit. Dry droppings make dust when disturbed, which is the main risk.
Do you clear lofts as well as commercial sites?
Yes. We clear pigeon fouling and old nests from lofts, roofs and gutters on houses, as well as depots, warehouses and other commercial sites. On commercial sites a risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) is supplied before the first visit.
What happens to the waste?
We bag it on site and take it away as a registered waste carrier, number CBDU606377. You get a waste transfer note for your records. Then we proof the area where it makes sense, so the birds do not come back and the fouling does not build up again.
Nearby
Where we do bird fouling clean-up
Bird fouling clean-up in Southampton
Southampton city centre, Shirley, Portswood and nearby.
25 min, northRats and mice in terraces; dockside gullsBird fouling clean-up in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Southsea, Fratton and nearby.
45 min, eastGulls across Southsea; rats in old drainsBird fouling clean-up in Winchester
Winchester, Kings Worthy, Alresford and nearby.
40 min, northPigeons on stone ledges; mice in old buildingsBird fouling clean-up in the New Forest
Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Ashurst and nearby.
15 to 30 min, westMice in cottages and holiday lets; rats at stables