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Bird control in Newham

Survey and advice for pigeons fouling ledges, roofs, balconies and shopfronts, with a quote on request. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Newham, including Forest Gate, Manor Park, Little Ilford and East Ham.

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

Where birds turn up in Newham

  • Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets in Forest Gate, Manor Park and East Ham

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

  • New-build apartment blocks in Stratford, Canning Town and the Royal Docks

    Balconies, window ledges, roof plant and solar panels on blocks of flats give pigeons sheltered places to roost and nest high above the street.

  • Shared houses and rented flats in Plaistow, Upton Park and Stratford

    Unused balconies and neglected gutters on rented properties quickly become pigeon roosts, and fouling often builds up between tenancies.

  • Food shops, restaurants and market stalls in Green Street, Queen's Market and East Ham

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

  • Dockside and riverside developments in Silvertown, Beckton and Canning Town

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

  • Homes close to parks and open grassland in Forest Gate, West Ham and Stratford

    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 Newham

Further reading

Let’s talk about the problem.

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