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Bird control in Waltham Forest

Survey and advice for pigeons fouling ledges, roofs, balconies and shopfronts, with a quote on request. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Waltham Forest, including Leyton, Lea Bridge, Leytonstone and Cann Hall.

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

Where birds turn up in Waltham Forest

  • Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets in Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

    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, cafés and food shops in Walthamstow High Street, Leyton and Leytonstone

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

  • Homes near the Lea Valley marshes in Lea Bridge, Leyton and Walthamstow

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

  • Streets bordering Epping Forest in Chingford, Highams Park and Leytonstone

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

  • Semi-detached houses with gardens in Chingford and Highams Park

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

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 Waltham Forest

Further reading

Let’s talk about the problem.

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