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Bird-Proofing Mesh for Solar Panels

$690.00

Bird-proofing mesh fitted around the edge of your solar array with non-penetrating clips, after we remove nests, droppings and debris from under the panels.

From $690 (Up to 20 panels), including GST. Indicative starting price: the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after a site assessment.

SKU: BES-SVC-12
Brand: Blue Energy Solar
Pack size: Up to 20 panels
Form: Supply + installation
Categories: Residential & Commercial
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The sheltered gap under solar panels is an ideal nesting spot for pigeons and other birds. Nests, droppings and debris build up quickly, bringing noise, smell, mess and blocked gutters and, over time, damage to cabling and connectors. Birds that peck or scratch at wiring can create real electrical risks.

We first clean out nests, droppings and debris from under the array, then fit a durable, UV-stabilised mesh around the edge using clips that attach without drilling into your panels or roof. The result is discreet and keeps birds out while still letting air circulate. Installation starts from $690 for up to 20 panels. This is an indicative starting price; the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after we check the array size, roof height and nesting activity.

What's included

  • Inspection of the array, roof access and signs of nesting or cable damage
  • Removal of nests, droppings and debris from under and around the panels
  • Clean-up of affected roof areas around the array
  • Supply and installation of UV-stabilised mesh around the array edge
  • Non-penetrating clips, with no drilling into panels or roof
  • Photos of any damaged cabling found, with a repair quote if needed

Why Blue Energy Solar

As a solar installer, we treat the job as work on electrical equipment, not just a pest problem. We look for damaged cables and connectors while the gap under the panels is open, use appropriate roof safety equipment and fit the mesh so it doesn't interfere with the array. We are a New Energy Tech Approved Seller with $20 million public liability cover, and any electrical repairs are carried out by our licensed electricians.

Recommended for

Homes and businesses with pigeons or other birds nesting under their solar panels, causing noise, mess or damage.

Native birds are protected in NSW. If we find an active nest belonging to a protected native species, we pause and advise you on the rules before anything is removed. In many cases the birds involved are introduced species such as feral pigeons.

Mesh is best installed as soon as birds start nesting, before droppings and damage build up. The price depends on the number of panels, roof height and pitch, the array's shape and how much nesting material needs removing. Two-storey or steep roofs, and arrays split across several roof faces, take longer. Panel cleaning can be arranged at the same visit.

Directions

1. Request a quote and send photos of the array and any signs of nesting.
2. We confirm the panel count, roof access and any extra work in a fixed written quote.
3. We schedule the visit and set up roof safety equipment.
4. Nests, droppings and debris are removed and the area is cleaned.
5. Mesh is fitted around the array edge, and we send you photos of the finished job.

Warnings

The listed price is an indicative starting price for up to 20 panels; the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after we check the array and access.
Two-storey, steep or multi-section arrays and heavy nesting are quoted separately.
Active nests of protected native birds may delay work until it can be done lawfully.
Repairs to cables or connectors damaged by birds are quoted separately.
Mesh can only be fitted where the array edges are safely accessible and the panel frames suit the clips.

Frequently Asked Questions

The clips attach to the panel frame edge without drilling, so neither the panels nor the roof are penetrated. This approach is widely used on residential systems. If your panel manufacturer has specific requirements for accessories, we check them before installation and raise any concerns before you approve the quote.

Quality UV-stabilised mesh and clips are designed for many years outdoors, although lifespan depends on sun exposure, coastal salt and weather. The mesh can also be removed and refitted if the panels need servicing. We check it during any later solar service and repair sections if birds or storms have disturbed it.

Spikes, reflective tape and deterrent devices rarely stop birds getting under panels, because the gap is sheltered and attractive. Once birds are established, they tend to keep returning. Sealing the gap with mesh removes their access, which is why it is a reliable long-term solution for solar arrays.

It shouldn't, when correctly installed. The mesh openings let air circulate under the panels, which helps keep them cool. Removing nests and debris can actually improve airflow and reduce the build-up of flammable material. We also clean droppings off the panel edges, although a full panel clean is a separate service.
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Service area & scheduling

Where we work

  • Sydney and a radius of roughly 200 km: Newcastle, the Central Coast, Wollongong, the Southern Highlands, the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Goulburn and the Canberra region.

Timing

  • Usually installed within 1-2 weeks of accepting the quote; most homes take half a day.

How your request works

  • Send your request and our team contacts you to arrange the site assessment. You receive a written fixed-price quote before any work starts.
  • All electrical work is carried out by licensed electricians; solar and battery design and installation by SAA-accredited installers.
  • Blue Energy Solar is a New Energy Tech Approved Seller and holds $20 million public liability cover.

Prices include GST.

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JoseFernandez
Great product the results are fascinant
02/08/2024 02:59 PM

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