Braintree combines a town centre, retail areas and industrial estates with newer housing and farmland close by, and pigeons make use of all of it. They feed on dropped food around retail sites, roost on the big sheltered frontages, and nest wherever a ledge or roof edge offers cover. The result is fouling, noise and blocked drainage.
We deal with it by surveying the site, identifying the roosts and entry points, and fitting humane proofing that keeps pigeons off. We never harm the birds. Whether it is a retail unit, a warehouse bay or a family house in Braintree, the plan is built around the way the building is used.
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Large retail frontages in Braintree have long fascias, signs and canopies, all ideal pigeon perches. The droppings land on shoppers' paths and trolley bays, and a business can end up with staff washing the pavement every morning before opening. Shops near food outlets see more birds, because dropped scraps give them a reason to stay and bring other pigeons to join them.
A survey from the ground and roofline shows where the birds sit most. We then fit spikes along signs and canopy edges, or wire where spikes would look untidy, and net any recess that has become a nesting spot. We also advise on bins and outdoor seating, since removing the food source makes the proofing work far harder in your favour in the town centre.
Industrial units around Braintree often have open loading doors, high steel frames and flat or shallow roofs. Pigeons get inside, roost on the girders and foul stock, machinery or packing lines. That is a hygiene and tidiness issue, and in some trades it can cause real problems with customers, auditors or inspectors who visit the site, as well as extra cleaning for your own staff.
Netting across openings and under roof trusses is the standard fix, with spikes on external ledges and parapets. We plan around your working hours where possible, and on larger sites we can phase the job so one area is finished before the next begins. Clean-up of heavy droppings can be arranged before the proofing goes on, so that fixings hold well and the area is safe to work in.
On the newer housing estates, pigeons often settle on flat porch roofs, garage roofs and under solar panels. We fit mesh around panel arrays and netting or spikes on the ledges they favour. We cover CM7 and also work in Witham and Great Dunmow. If you are in Braintree and birds are making a mess of your roof, gutters or panels, get in touch.
We cover towns and villages across Essex. Choose your area to see how pigeon proofing works locally.
The warm, sheltered gap under rooftop solar panels is very attractive to pigeons, and the fouling and nesting material they leave behind can cause real problems.
Read the guide →Netting and spikes are the two main humane ways to keep pigeons off commercial buildings, and each suits different parts of a roof.
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Most household pests leave clues behind, and learning to read droppings, damage, noises and timing will help you decide what you are dealing with and what to do next.
Read the guide →The usual answer is spikes or a tensioned wire system along the top of the sign, which stops them landing. We survey first to see how the birds approach, and we can also advise on food scraps nearby that draw them in.
Yes. We net openings and roof spaces so birds cannot enter, and plan the work around deliveries and staff access. A survey tells us how high we need to work and what access equipment the job will need.
Droppings can spread germs, and dried material can become dusty, so care is needed. For small amounts, wear gloves and a mask and dampen the area first. For large build-ups, it is wise to have it cleaned properly before proofing.
Tell us what you have found and roughly where it is. We will come back to you — or call 01245 327 274 if it is urgent.
