Bird Proofing Services
Our professional bird-proofing services are some of the best ways to keep your building free from nuisance birds, like pigeons, gulls, and starlings. With 30+ years’ experience and as members of the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA), we’ll effectively and humanely protect your building from problem birds.
Rated 4.7 ⭐| 200+ active clients across North West & Yorkshire
Protect your property with professional bird-proofing
Pigeons and other pest birds are known for finding shelter inside and around buildings, returning repeatedly with other birds to roost and nest. Over time, this results in a build-up of guano that corrodes stonework, blocks gutters, and creates health hazards for staff and customers.
Deterrents like hawking and falconry services can discourage new birds from making their way into your building, but don’t physically stop them from doing so, unlike bird-proofing.
At Acorn, we’ve helped businesses prevent nuisance birds since 1990. So, whether you’re dealing with pigeons nesting in your roof space or gulls fouling on your facade, you’ll find the right bird-proofing solution for your property.
What is the difference between bird proofing and bird control?
Bird proofing and bird control are similar but distinct services:
- Bird proofing is preventative – it stops birds from accessing, roosting on, and nesting in your property using physical barriers and deterrents.
- Bird control reactively deals with birds that are already present by trapping, removing nests (where legally possible) and cleaning guano.
For the most effective results, we recommend combining the two – and even considering hawking and falconry to disrupt activity and encourage nearby birds to move away from your site.
What is bird-proofing?
Bird proofing is the process of preventing birds from landing, nesting, and roosting on or inside a building. It uses physical deterrent systems to block access to problem areas without harming the birds. These include:
- Anti-bird spikes
- Bird netting
- Wire and tension systems
- Solar panel guards
Pigeons are the most common target for bird-proofing because of their habitual nesting behaviour. Once they establish a roosting site, they rarely leave voluntarily – returning to the same spots every day. Over time, this results in large amounts of droppings that damage surfaces and risk personal health.
All our bird-proofing solutions are humane and compliant with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, focusing on exclusion and deterrence rather than harm. This makes sure your property is protected, both legally and ethically.
Why choose bird-proofing services?
There are a number of reasons to choose bird-proofing services for your commercial building:
Prevent property damage
Pigeon guano (droppings) is highly acidic and can corrode metal, erode stonework, stain cladding, and block drainage systems. Nesting materials like leaves, moss, and straw can also clog gutters and even create fire risks near electrical equipment. The longer it goes unchecked, the more expensive the repairs become – bird-proofing removes these risks from the source.
Maintain hygiene and health standards
Pigeon droppings carry bacteria and parasites that pose genuine health risks to occupants, staff, and customers. When it dries, it becomes airborne dust, causing respiratory issues in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. If you’re in the hospitality, healthcare, or education sectors, bird-proofing removes these risks and supports your duty of care obligations.
Avoid compliance issues
If your property is subject to food safety inspections, Environmental Health visits, or facilities management audits, evidence of unmanaged bird activity can result in enforcement action, failed audits, and even temporary closures. Bird-proofing shows due diligence as part of your building’s pest management documentation.
Why choose Acorn for bird-proofing services?
Industry-recognised
Our expert team follows NPTA best practice, so you can be sure our pest proofing services are effective, humane and professional
30+ years’ experience
With decades of experience, you can trust our team to bird-proof your premises without disrupting your operations.
Audit–ready service
Every visit is recorded digitally on a personalised client portal (via ServiceTracker) with time-stamped notes and documentation.
Available across the North West and Yorkshire
You can count on our expert team to deliver quicker surveys, tighter follow-ups, and clearer accountability than a larger, national team.
Take a look at our bird-proofing accreditations
What are our bird-proofing solutions?
Bird netting
Bird netting services use commercial-grade polyethene netting to close off access to entire spaces of a building, like loading bays, courtyards, and building voids. Netting is best used when pigeons have established persistent nesting colonies and other deterrents haven’t worked.
Bird spikes
Stainless steel anti-bird spikes prevent pigeons and other nuisance birds from landing on ledges, signage, beams, and window sills. They’re proven, low-maintenance deterrents that work around the clock and discreetly blend in with your building’s profile.
Wire and tension systems
Post-and-wire tension systems are another unobtrusive bird-proofing solution for heritage buildings and listed structures where visual impact matters. A thin, tensioned wire runs along ledges and rooflines, creating an unstable landing surface that discourages roosting.
What is our bird-proofing process?
We follow a structured, three-stage process for every bird-proofing job, sealing access routes, stopping repeat visits, and keeping clear records for your site:
Site survey and risk assessment
We begin with a full inspection of your building – assessing the level of bird activity, finding nesting and roosting areas, checking access, and trying to understand the best bird-proofing solution for your property.
Customised proofing
Based on our findings, we recommend the best bird-proofing solution(s) for your building. This will come with a clear quote covering materials and labour.
Installation and reporting
Our technicians complete the bird-proofing installation with minimal disruption to your site. After the work is finished, you’ll receive digital records through ServiceTracker for your compliance documentation.
Book your free bird-proofing survey
If birds are causing mess, damage or disruption on your site, our NPTA-accredited pest proofing team can help. We’ll assess bird activity, recommend the right approach for your building and risk areas, and agree next steps to keep them away long-term.
Who uses our bird-proofing services?
Food production and distribution
Warehouses and logistics
Retail and commercial buildings
Schools, hospitals, and public sector
Facilities management companies
Where do we offer bird proofing services?
We offer bird proofing services and 24/7 support around the North West and Yorkshire, carrying out projects in the following areas. For larger commercial contracts and multi-site installations, we provide nationwide coverage.
Book your free bird-proofing survey now
Ready to get rid of nuisance birds from your building?
Book your initial survey now for expert bird-proofing advice and support from the team.
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