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Combined Bird Mesh & Spikes for Solar Panels in London & Southern England
When pigeons take over your solar panels, they bring more than just noise. Their nesting and fouling can cause significant damage to your solar system, gutters, and roofline. For properties with heavy bird activity, a single deterrent may not be enough. This is why A&H Pest Control offers combined bird mesh and spikes for solar panels, giving you a layered, highly effective defence against nesting and roosting birds.
Working across London and Southern England, we design and install custom bird proofing systems tailored to your roof and level of infestation. Our combination approach ensures complete coverage and long-lasting protection, backed by our expertise and long-term guarantees.
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Why Choose Combined Bird Mesh & Spikes?
Solar panels provide a perfect environment for pigeons: warmth, shelter, and protection from predators. Once they settle in, they rarely leave without intervention.
Some properties with mild activity may only need mesh to stop birds nesting beneath the panels. But for properties where pigeons are perching on ridges, ledges, or exposed panel frames, adding anti-roosting spikes offers an extra layer of deterrence.
Combining both solutions means:
- Full barrier protection: Mesh keeps birds out from under panels; spikes stop them roosting nearby.
- Reduced fouling: Spikes prevent birds from using high perching points where droppings would accumulate.
- Enhanced durability: Two layers of deterrence make it much harder for birds to return.
- Peace of mind: A comprehensive, long-term solution for persistent infestations.
Our combined bird mesh and spike systems are ideal for high-activity areas such as urban rooftops, commercial premises, and buildings with open rooflines.
How Combined Systems Work
Our process involves installing two complementary deterrents that address different pigeon behaviours:
Bird Mesh for Solar Panels
This creates a secure barrier around your solar array, stopping birds from accessing the sheltered space beneath. It’s flush-fitted using specialist non-drill clips to protect your panels and maintain warranties.
Anti-Roosting Spikes
These are installed along panel edges, ridges, and other perching spots to prevent birds from landing. We use slimline stainless steel or polycarbonate spikes that are discreet and weather-resistant.
Together, these methods tackle both nesting and perching, making your roof uninviting to pigeons.
When Is a Combined System Needed?
Not every property needs both deterrents. However, combined systems are highly recommended when:
- Bird activity is severe: Large flocks are regularly on or around your roof.
- Rooflines are complex: Multiple ledges, chimneys, or ridge tiles make perching likely.
- Urban locations: City properties often experience higher pigeon pressure.
- Commercial buildings: Large solar arrays attract bigger flocks, needing robust protection.
If your property has any of these risk factors, combined bird mesh and spikes provide the most reliable long-term results.
Pigeon Proofing your Solar Panels
A service we are always in demand for...
Solar panels attract birds because its a warm, sheltered and a safe area to roost and to raise their young. This creates an ideal habitat for the birds and for the mites and fleas that live in and around their nests. Birds living under the solar panels can interfere/discount the wiring of the solar array and their acidic droppings can damage the connections to the panels. Also, heavy staining from their waste can effect the amount of energy the panels generate.
Birds nest under the solar panels between the panels and the roof.
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Just get in contact and we can arrange a time to come to your property to fix your Bird nuisance.
Our Installation Process
We treat every installation as unique, customising our approach for your property.
1. Site Survey
We assess your roof, panel layout, and level of bird activity to design the best solution.
2. Decontamination
We clear existing nests, droppings, and debris to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
3. Custom Bird Mesh Installation
We fit durable, corrosion-resistant mesh flush to your panels using specialist clips that require no drilling.
4. Anti-Roosting Spike Installation
We install spikes on key perching areas, including panel edges, ridges, and other vulnerable points.
5. Final Inspection & Guarantee
Our team checks the entire installation for gaps or weak points. Every combined system comes with a long-term guarantee.
Don’t let the birds wake you at 4am ever again..
With our proven Wire Mesh Solution you will no longer be bothered by your feathered “friends”!
- 15 Year Guarantee
- Guaranteed 100% to stop Birds Accessing under Solar Panels
- Full clean/disinfect of the gutters and under the panels is carried out as standard
- We never drill or screw into panels
- Heavy duty, high grade galvanised mesh
- We only use metal fixings to attached the mesh. We do not recommend plastic cable ties or panels clips
Benefits of Combined Bird Mesh & Spike Systems
Using both deterrents together offers several key advantages:
- Comprehensive coverage: Stops nesting beneath panels and perching on or near them.
- Lower maintenance costs: Reduces fouling and the need for frequent cleaning.
- Improved solar performance: Keeps panels clear of droppings for better efficiency.
- Humane deterrence: Non-lethal methods that encourage birds to move elsewhere.
- Long-term solution: Designed to withstand the elements and heavy bird pressure.
This is the most robust bird-proofing option for solar arrays with persistent pigeon problems.
DIY vs Professional Combined Bird Proofing
While DIY kits exist, they are rarely effective in high-activity situations. Common issues include:
- Poor fit: Pre-cut mesh and cheap spikes leave gaps for birds to exploit.
- Damage risks: Improper installation can harm panels or void warranties.
- Short lifespan: Low-grade materials deteriorate quickly in UK weather.
- Incomplete protection: DIY systems often fail to integrate multiple deterrents properly.
Our professional combined bird mesh and spike installation ensures a precise fit, maximum effectiveness, and lasting protection — all without damaging your panels.
Why Choose A&H Pest Control?
For over 30 years, A&H Pest Control has been delivering effective bird proofing solutions for homes and businesses across London and Southern England.
- Specialist expertise: We understand bird behaviour and how to deter pigeons effectively.
- Tailored systems: Every installation is designed for your roof and solar array.
- Non-invasive fittings: We protect your solar panels and their warranties.
- Long-term guarantees: Our installations are built to last and backed by our warranty.
We provide peace of mind that your panels and property are fully protected.
Book Your Combined Bird Mesh & Spike Installation Today
Don’t let pigeons damage your solar panels or disrupt your home. Our combined bird mesh and spike systems provide the most comprehensive protection for properties with heavy bird activity.
Call A&H Pest Control on 020 8295 3402 or use our online form to arrange a free consultation.
We provide long-lasting, discreet, and humane bird-proofing solutions throughout London and Southern England.
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Protect your Solar Panels from bird nesting/pigeons under solar panels
FAQs
First of all, you can use a bird mesh that will prevent pigeons from nesting under your panels. Pigeons love to eat, so you need to remove their food sources. The excrement they leave behind can be hazardous and may even cause damage to your solar panels. Pigeons will not return if you cover the panels with mesh. Once the pigeons have left, you can apply bird repellent to the area.
Alternatively, you can use a pigeon deflector to protect your solar panels. This type of netting can be placed in different areas of the roof, including those that don’t have solar panels. This method works well, and it will keep pigeons away for a long time, though you may need to replace it every few months. Another option is to install weatherproof string around your solar panels.
You can also use bird mesh to prevent pigeons under solar panels issues. Bird mesh is a humane deterrents, and are very attractive to the eye. The mesh is designed to cover the space underneath solar panels. The mesh needs to be clipped to surfaces and run around the edge, but they are highly effective and can prevent pigeons from nesting.
The cost of pigeon-proofing solar panels is determined by a number of factors, including the size of the solar panels, their location, and safe access. This is particularly important for properties with three storeys or glass conservatories, as birds are prone to nesting in hard to reach places. In addition to the cost of installing wire mesh, you may also need to install bird-proofing spikes or additional scaffolding to prevent the birds from nesting in your panels.
Jackdaws and Solar Panels
We also can help with any problems you may be having with Jackdaws under your solar panels on your roof, please call us if you need any help or advice.
Our team can help remove the Jackdaws humanely and protect you from future disturbances, we know how birds on your roof can ruin your sleep, due to their very early morning movements.
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