Saffron Walden is a historic market town of medieval streets and many older and timber-framed properties, and these buildings have exactly the nooks pigeons look for. Beams, gaps under tiles, deep window recesses and uneven rooflines give birds a roost, and the countryside around the town is never far away. Owners tend to worry about both the mess and the fabric of the building.
We carry out pigeon proofing in Saffron Walden and across CB10 and CB11. A survey always comes first, so we can see how the birds get in and choose fittings that suit the building. All of our methods are humane and aim to stop birds settling, not to harm them.
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Timber-framed and period properties need a lighter touch than a modern warehouse. Fixing into old oak, soft brick or lime mortar can do lasting damage if it is done carelessly, so we choose clips, adhesive strips and tension systems that hold the proofing without cutting into the structure. On the survey we tell you exactly how each item would be fitted and where it would be seen.
Often the neatest answer is fine netting behind a decorative bargeboard or across a gap under the eaves, with spikes only where a ledge is flat and exposed. The aim is that someone walking along the street in Saffron Walden would hardly notice the work. Heavy droppings are cleared first with proper protection, since they can spread germs and stain old surfaces.
Pigeons will enter a roof void through a missing tile, a broken vent or an open gable if they can. Once inside they nest on the timbers, drop mess onto insulation and ceilings, and the cooing can be heard in the rooms below. In an older Saffron Walden house the void is often complicated, with several levels and awkward corners, so a proper look is important before any work is planned.
We find the entry points, clear the nest material and droppings, and then close the access with mesh or a tidy repair-style cover so that birds cannot get back in. Chimney pots can be capped where needed so that air still flows. If a roofer needs to repair tiles, we explain what is needed so you can arrange it with them in good time.
Shop fronts and signs in the centre of Saffron Walden attract pigeons that roost on the ledge and drop onto the pavement below. A short run of spikes or discreet wire above a sign is usually enough. We also cover Great Dunmow, Harlow and Braintree, so businesses and homeowners in the surrounding villages can ask us to include their buildings in the same visit.
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 →Yes, we choose fixings that do not cut into old timber or soft masonry, such as clips, adhesive strips and tension systems. If your building has special protection, check what is required and we will fit around it.
Listen for cooing and shuffling above the ceiling, check for droppings at the eaves and watch for birds going in under tiles or gables. A survey confirms where they get in and how many nests there are in the roof.
No. A chimney should always be left able to ventilate. Where birds are getting in we fit a cowl or mesh cap that stops them landing and nesting but still lets air and smoke pass through as normal.
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.
