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Birdproofing Solar Panels
Solar panel bird protection for Sydney homes
Our solar panel birdproofing service helps protect the space around your panels and reduces opportunities for birds to nest underneath them.
Found birds around
your solar panels?
The space beneath solar panels can provide shelter for pigeons and other birds. Once birds begin nesting, you may be left dealing with droppings, nesting material, noise and debris around your roof and solar system.
We'll look at your roof, your solar panels and the way birds are accessing the area, then explain what can be done.
Solar Panel Bird Protection
When our team is on a roof, we're not only thinking about where the panels go. We're looking at the home as a whole. If we find an existing nest or signs of bird activity, we'll let you know and help you understand your options.
Our solar panel bird protection solutions create a physical barrier around vulnerable areas, helping discourage birds from getting underneath your panels and nesting there.
Birdproofing Solar Panels
in Sydney
We'll assess your property before recommending birdproofing.
Solar panel
birdproofing
Installation of bird-exclusion mesh and barriers
Bird protection around existing solar panels
Birdproofing alongside a new solar installation
Assessment of nesting and bird activity
Advice on the most suitable setup for your roof
Your solar is an investment
Look after the whole roof
*Birdproofing requirements vary by property. We assess the individual roof and solar installation before recommending a suitable solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will birdproofing stop pigeons from nesting under my solar panels?
Birdproofing blocks access points around your solar panels, making it difficult for pigeons to get underneath and nest. Physical exclusion, such as purpose-made mesh fitted around the panel perimeter, is generally used when birds access the space beneath the panels.
What if pigeons are already nesting under my solar panels?
If birds have already made a nest, we should assess the area before sealing it. We'll review the existing nesting material and bird activity and explain what needs to be addressed before installing birdproofing.
Will birdproofing damage my solar panels or roof?
A properly installed birdproofing system should be fitted without damaging the solar panels. Purpose-made systems commonly use clips or other fixing methods around the panel perimeter rather than drilling into the panels.
We'll consider your solar array and roof structure when determining the appropriate setup.
Can I just put up bird spikes or scare the pigeons away?
Scare devices and spikes may help in some situations, but they don't necessarily solve the problem when pigeons are getting underneath the solar panels.
If birds can still access the sheltered space below the panels, they may continue trying to return. Physical exclusion works differently by addressing the access point itself.
Do I need birdproofing if I'm installing solar for the first time?
Not every home will need it. However, if we find existing pigeon nesting or bird activity when we're installing your new solar system, we'll let you know. We'll help you understand what's happening on your roof and whether birdproofing is worth considering as part of the installation.
Will birdproofing make it difficult to clean or maintain my solar panels later?
It shouldn't. A suitable birdproofing setup should account for future solar maintenance. The system should be installed around the panel perimeter without unnecessarily restricting access or interfering with the solar system. We'll consider your existing panel layout and future servicing needs when planning the setup.