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Bird control in Havering

Survey and advice for pigeons fouling ledges, roofs, balconies and shopfronts, with a quote on request. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Havering, including Romford, Gidea Park, Hornchurch and Elm Park.

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Feral pigeons on a ledge above a shopfront fitted with bird spikes

Where birds turn up in Havering

  • Detached and semi-detached houses with gardens in Upminster, Hornchurch and Gidea Park

    Seed spilled from bird feeders and nesting space under solar panels draw pigeons to suburban homes and their gardens.

  • Interwar and post-war terraced houses in Harold Hill, Collier Row and Elm Park

    Chimney stacks, missing roof tiles and gaps at the eaves let pigeons roost on older houses and nest inside, blocking gutters with droppings.

  • Market stalls, shopping centres and high streets in Romford and Hornchurch

    Shop signs, canopies, ledges and warehouse roofs give pigeons places to perch, leaving droppings on shopfronts, pavements and deliveries below.

  • Restaurants, bars and takeaways in Romford, Hornchurch and Upminster

    Spilled food around markets, takeaways and outdoor seating attracts pigeons in numbers, and droppings near entrances and deliveries are a hygiene concern.

  • Homes near marshes and river valleys in Rainham, Elm Park and South Hornchurch

    Bridges, wharves and waterside buildings offer pigeons and gulls ledges and girders to roost on, with droppings collecting on walkways below.

  • Homes near country parks and farmland in Harold Hill, Collier Row and Upminster

    Places where people regularly feed birds draw large flocks of pigeons, which then roost and nest on the buildings nearby.

Signs to look for

  • Droppings building up

    Droppings collecting on window ledges, signs, balconies or the pavement below a favourite perch.

  • Nesting material

    Twigs, feathers and debris in gutters, on ledges, behind signs or under solar panels.

  • Birds roosting

    Pigeons gathering in the same place every day, especially under bridges, canopies and roof overhangs.

  • Noise in the roof

    Cooing, scratching or fluttering in the roof space or behind cladding, which can mean birds are nesting inside.

More about bird control

How it works

  1. Tell us what you’ve seen

    Call or email with the pest, the type of property and your postcode. A technician can explain the process before anyone visits.

  2. Find the source

    The visit starts with the signs: identifying the pest, where it is nesting and how it is getting in.

  3. Treat the problem

    Treatment uses professional-use products and methods chosen for the pest and the property, with clear safety advice.

  4. Keep it from coming back

    You get advice on proofing and hygiene. Businesses can choose one-off visits or a regular service programme.

Local pages in Havering

Further reading

Let’s talk about the problem.

Tell us what you’ve seen, the property type and your postcode.