SOLAR PANEL BIRD PROOFING ADELAIDE AND SA
Stop pigeons nesting under your panels
The gap under a solar panel is warm, dry and sheltered, which makes it an ideal nest for pigeons and other birds. Once they move in, they keep coming back.
What birds cause
- Droppings on the panels, which cut output and stain the glass
- Nesting material that blocks gutters and traps heat
- Chewed or damaged cabling
- Noise on the roof, mess on paths and outdoor areas
- Mites and smells
HOW WE BIRD PROOF
Clear, clean, then mesh
- Clear. We remove nests, droppings and debris from under the panels.
- Clean. We clean the panels so they’re producing properly again.
- Mesh. We fit a mesh guard around the edge of the array, held with clips that attach to the panel frame. Nothing is drilled into the panels.
- Check. We look at the cabling for bird damage and tell you if anything needs repair.
PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM
Bird proofing protects the system as well as the roof
Damaged cables under a panel are hard to see from the ground, and nesting material trapped against panels and cabling is a hazard. Clearing it and keeping birds out protects the system you paid for.
If we find cable damage, our solar repairs team fixes it. For a full check of output and wiring, add a solar health check.
WHY YORKE SOLAR
Bird proofing by electricians
Family-owned and South Australian since 2018, based in Maitland and working across Adelaide and regional South Australia. Our own licensed electricians do the work; we don’t subcontract. Rated 5 out of 5 from more than 100 reviews.
Because we are electricians, we can check and repair bird-damaged cabling in the same visit, which a general pest or cleaning business can’t.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bird proofing questions
Clear the nests and fit a mesh guard around the edge of the panels. The mesh stops birds getting underneath without blocking airflow.
Not when it’s done properly. The mesh attaches to the panel frames with clips, so nothing is drilled into the panels.
The mesh clips onto the panel frames, so nothing is drilled into the panels. If you are unsure, check your panel warranty terms.
Yes. Birds can chew or dislodge cables under the panels. We check the cabling when we bird proof.
Call 08 7111 0780, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, or request a quote online.