Even recently built homes can attract pigeons, especially where open land is nearby. We look at the flat roofs, porches and gaps newer houses tend to have.
Newer houses are often assumed to be bird-proof, yet small design features give pigeons what they want: shallow porch roofs, soffit gaps, flat-roofed bays and tidy ledges. On a new estate, the lack of mature trees can make roofs the favourite perch. We check the building edges, vents and any junctions that leave small openings. Finish and warranty details can affect how fixings are made, so tell us if the roof is still under a builder's warranty.
Neighbouring plots may be under construction or still empty, so birds can move around the area. We recommend proofing only where it is needed and keep it neat so it suits a modern home. Wild birds are protected, so our methods are lawful and humane. Free advice and fixed pricing are standard. New estates can have exposed building sites close by, which keeps birds moving around until the area settles.
Not always. It depends on whether pigeons are using it. If birds are landing or entering gaps, early proofing can prevent nests becoming established. Soffit and fascia junctions are tidy but sometimes leave small gaps, which birds learn to use.
Possibly, though it depends on the terms and whether the issue relates to build quality. Check your paperwork. We can describe what we find if it helps. Acting early is usually simpler than dealing with an established roost, which is why we welcome a call.
No. Proofing is designed to stop birds landing or nesting, and the methods used must be lawful.
Pigeon Proofing across Nottinghamshire · Pest control in Lindhurst
Newly built does not mean moth-free. The holes in a cashmere scarf are made by tiny larvae, and they can arrive in a box from an older home you moved from.
Read the advice →New homes feel sealed, but small gaps round pipes, garage doors and loft hatches still let pests in. A short checklist done twice a year catches most of them.
Read the advice →Thanks for sorting out my Wasp nest in my shed in Nottingham. First class service all roundSteve Ford24 October 2017
We had a Flea problem in Mansfield and you came and sorted out the problem. You provided a good service and communicated everything you where going to do very well.Kervin Mccole24 October 2017
Had a Wasp nest called Pest express. Very efficent servcie offeredTracy20 August 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. Prices are fixed and there is no call-out charge.
