Pigeons do well in Brentwood's mix of a busy high street and leafy residential roads. The shops provide food scraps and sheltered ledges, the houses offer chimneys, porches and roof voids, and nearby woodland and farmland keep the flocks healthy. If birds are roosting where they should not, we can help you stop it humanely.
A survey comes first. We look at where the pigeons are landing and nesting, check the condition of gutters and roof edges, and then recommend the lightest proofing that will work. Spikes, netting, gutter guards or solar panel mesh are all possible, and none of them harms the birds.
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The A12 brings plenty of passing trade into Brentwood, and a busy high street also attracts pigeons looking for dropped food. They gather on shop signs, window ledges and the tops of awnings. Droppings on the pavement are unpleasant for customers and can leave a poor impression of the business below, especially at busy times when the street is full of people.
We fit proofing that suits the frontage. Slim spikes work on narrow ledges, tensioned wire runs neatly along a sign, and netting seals a recess where a pair have started to nest. Because the high street is public, we keep the work tidy, put out suitable warnings where needed, and aim to leave the shop front looking clean and unchanged to passers-by once the job is finished.
On the leafy residential roads, pigeons are often found on porch roofs, bay window tops and chimney stacks, and sometimes in the loft after finding a gap near the eaves. A single pair nesting under tiles can leave a surprising amount of debris, and the noise of birds shuffling about above a bedroom ceiling is hard to ignore for long, particularly in the early morning.
We trace how they are getting in, close the gap with suitable mesh and fit spikes or guards to the ledges they use. Where solar panels are installed, we fit mesh around the array so birds cannot get beneath. Homes in Brentwood close to trees and woodland may see birds return more often, so we look at the whole roofline rather than one spot.
We cover Brentwood across CM13 to CM15 and regularly work in Billericay and Epping as well. Whether you manage a shop, a block of flats or a family house, we begin with a survey and give you a plain explanation of what is needed. If pigeons are causing a mess in Brentwood, tell us what you can see and we will take it from there.
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.
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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 →Pigeons are creatures of habit and will go back to a spot that feels safe, dry and close to food. Simply cleaning the ledge rarely stops them. Proofing the surface with spikes or wire makes it unusable, and they move on.
Yes, if there is a gap in the eaves, a loose tile or a damaged vent. We find the entry point and seal it with suitable mesh, then check nothing is left inside. A survey of the roof edge usually shows the cause quickly.
Usually. Birds perch on the top of stacks and pots, and a chimney cage or netting stops them. We look at the stack from a safe position and choose a method that keeps the chimney ventilated and in good order.
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.
