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Pigeon problems are a common issue across London due to the abundance of rooftops, ledges, signage, and commercial buildings that provide ideal nesting and roosting areas. Once pigeons establish a site, they tend to return repeatedly, leading to ongoing mess, noise, and structural damage if not properly controlled.
Our professional pigeon control services focus on safe, effective, and long-term bird proofing solutions designed to prevent access and stop recurring infestations across residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout London.
Effective pigeon control relies on installing long-term proofing systems that prevent birds from landing, roosting, or nesting on buildings. Due to London’s dense architecture, flat roofs, ledges, and signage areas are frequent problem zones.
Our solutions are designed to create discreet but effective barriers that protect buildings without affecting appearance or structure.
Bird Spikes Installation for Ledges and Rooflines
Bird spikes are one of the most widely used deterrents for stopping pigeons from landing on ledges, window sills, roof edges, and signage areas. They work by preventing birds from settling while remaining a humane, low-visibility solution.
In London, bird spikes are commonly installed on residential blocks, office buildings, retail units, and public structures where ongoing roosting causes damage and hygiene concerns.
Pigeon netting provides full exclusion for larger or more complex areas such as courtyards, roof voids, loading bays, and open building structures.
When professionally installed, netting creates a strong physical barrier that prevents pigeons from entering or nesting while remaining visually discreet and durable in urban environments.
We are members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and TrustMark certified, a government-endorsed quality scheme.
How To Get Rid Of Pigeons In London
Here are 8 no harm ways to get rid of the pigeons in your home and garden. Does this all sound a little (or a lot) overwhelming? Contact a professional instead. We know exactly how to get rid of pigeons – we’re the pigeon control london experts.
1. INSTALL ANTI-ROOSTING SPIKE STRIPS
You’ve probably seen this anti-roosting spike strips in train stations and urban settings. The spikes make it impossible for birds to nest, and that means that they’ll move on. Buy them from a garden centre and lay them out according to the instructions, and you’ll soon be waving farewell to your feathered friends.
2. INSTALL SLOPED SHEATHING
If you’re wondering how to get rid of pigeons on the roof, the best solution is to install sloped sheathing. This sheathing, constructed of metal, pvc, and/or plywood, is installed on an angle. Since pigeons don’t like slippery surfaces, they won’t build nests and roost on your roof.
Look for sheathing products that form a right triangle and a base that fits securely into the flat roosting area on your roof. But don’t stop there – you can also install sloped sheathing in your eaves, and on your windowsills, ledges, and flat areas.
3. GET RID OF ALL FOOD SOURCES
If you want to teach pigeons that your garden is a 24-hour buffet, you should leave lots of food out for them. However, if you want them to fly away and never return, you should never feed them! Say goodbye to bird feeders. Even if you love watching the prettier bird species eat from your feeders, pigeons will remember that you’ve left food out and keep coming back for more.
It’s a good idea also to eliminate berry bushes, seed storage, and stockpiles of dry cat and dog biscuits. Here’s another one you might not have considered – grass seed. If you keep laying down grass seed and it’s not germinating, stop seeding. Pigeons are very savvy food-seekers, and they’ll happily much away on your grass seed.
4. RUN STRING ALONG POPULAR ROOSTING AREA
This is one of the most straightforward solutions for pigeon pest control. Simply tie strings along the flat areas of your roof and eaves, approximately 2.5 cm above where the pigeons can perch. The string makes them lose their balance, which they hate, and so they’ll soon go away.
Bird Proofing Maintenance and Long-Term Deterrent Solutions
Once proofing systems are installed, regular maintenance helps ensure continued protection. Over time, environmental exposure and persistent bird pressure can reduce effectiveness if systems are not checked.
Routine inspections help maintain spikes, netting, and other deterrents, ensuring long-term control and preventing pigeons from returning.
In certain situations, additional deterrents may be used alongside physical proofing systems to reduce pigeon activity. These solutions help discourage birds from returning to treated areas and can support long-term control when combined with spikes or netting.
Commercial Pigeon Solutions in London
Commercial properties in London are particularly vulnerable to pigeon activity due to high footfall, open structures, loading areas, signage, and rooftop access points. For businesses, ongoing bird presence can quickly become a serious issue, affecting cleanliness, customer perception, and building maintenance costs.
We provide tailored pigeon control solutions for commercial premises including retail units, restaurants, offices, warehouses, transport hubs, and industrial sites. Each site is assessed individually to identify high-risk roosting areas and design a suitable proofing strategy that works for the building layout and level of bird pressure.
Our commercial bird control services focus on discreet installation methods such as spikes, netting, and targeted deterrents to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations while delivering long-term protection. We also take into account health, safety, and hygiene requirements where applicable, helping businesses maintain a clean and professional environment.
Before any work begins, a full inspection is carried out to identify the level of pigeon activity, key roosting areas, and structural access points. This allows us to understand how pigeons are using the building and where the main problem areas are located.
Each survey is tailored to the property type, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, ensuring the most effective control strategy is recommended from the start.
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