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CosmeticCommon in JunRecommended trade: Solar Panel Installer

Birds Nesting Under Solar Panels

Pigeons or other birds building nests under the gap between solar panels and the roof.

What Is Causing This?

  • 1Gap between panels and roof tiles providing ideal shelter
  • 2Birds attracted to the warmth under the panels
  • 3No bird proofing mesh installed during original installation

How Urgent Is This?

Cosmetic

This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.

What Needs to Be Done

A solar installer will remove nesting material (outside nesting season), clean the area, and fit wire mesh or clips around the panel edges to prevent birds returning.

How Much Will It Cost?

£2,460 – £6,510

National average estimate

Labour: £627 – £1,500 | Materials: £1,833 – £5,010

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Planning Permission Guidance

Some fixes for this problem may require planning permission or building regulations approval. Check if your project needs permission:

Solar Panels

Generally permitted under Part 14, Class A (roof-mounted) of the GPDO. Solar panels on a roof are PD provided they do no...

How to Prevent This

Have bird proofing fitted when the panels are first installed. Check for nesting activity in spring. Keep the area around panels clear of food waste.

Related Problems

Pigeon Proofing for Solar Panels

Need to prevent pigeons from nesting, roosting, and fouling under solar panels.

Solar Panel Output Dropping

Solar panels producing noticeably less electricity than in previous years or compared to expected levels.

Other Solar Panel Installer Problems

Solar Panels Not Generating Power

The solar panel system showing zero or very low generation despite sunny conditions.

Solar Panel Cracked

Visible crack or damage to the glass surface of a solar panel, which may reduce output.

Solar Inverter Showing Fault

The solar inverter displaying an error code, red light, or not operating, stopping power generation.

Solar Panel Output Dropping

Solar panels producing noticeably less electricity than in previous years or compared to expected levels.

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