Solar panel bird proofing

Birds getting under your solar panels?

Tell us where they are getting under, the noise, droppings or nesting material you have noticed, and send photos from the ground. Do not climb onto the roof.

Ask about bird proofing Call 0400 822 800

Ground-level photos only
Roof access checked
Proofing work explained first

Pigeons standing on and beside rooftop solar panels

Service illustration Birds around rooftop solar panels

What to expect

What helps us understand the roof and panels

Tell us what you can see from the ground and whether there may be an active nest or young birds under the panels.

Noise and bird movement

Tell us where birds gather or get under the panels and when the noise or movement is most noticeable.

Droppings and nesting material

Mention any mess or nesting material you can see around gutters, roof edges or beneath the panels.

Panel edges and roof details

Send ground-level photos showing the roof, panel layout and the edges birds appear to use.

Active nest or young birds

Tell us if birds are carrying nesting material or if you think there may be eggs or young birds under the panels.

Stay off the roof

Send photos from the ground

Do not climb onto the roof to take photos or check under the panels. Photos from the ground are enough to start the conversation.

Tell us the roof type, building height, panel layout and any access restrictions you already know about.

If there may be an active nest, eggs or young birds under the panels, tell us before the work is booked. It can change what can be done and when.

What to send

Ground-level photos of the roof and solar panels.
The panel edges birds appear to use.
Noise, droppings or nesting material you have noticed.
The roof type, building height and known access restrictions.
Any signs of an active nest, eggs or young birds.

The process

How solar panel bird proofing works

We start with the birds, roof and panel layout, then explain the proofing work and anything that cannot be reached safely.

01

Tell us what you are seeing

Send ground-level photos and describe the noise, droppings, nesting material and panel edges involved.
02

Check the roof and panels

We look at the panel layout, roof condition, access and the places birds are using.
03

Explain the proofing work

We tell you which panel edges can be worked on, what needs to happen first and any places that cannot be reached safely.
04

Carry out the planned proofing work

After the work, we explain what was done, what to watch for and whether anything else is needed.

Common questions

Solar panel bird-proofing questions

Stay off the roof and tell us what you can see from the ground, including any signs of an active nest or young birds.

Should I climb onto the roof to take photos?

No. Send photos from the ground and tell us which panel edges the birds appear to use.

Can the job be worked out from photos alone?

Photos help with the first conversation, but the roof, panel layout and safe access may still need to be checked before the work is confirmed.

What if there is an active nest or young birds?

Tell us before the work is booked and do not disturb the nest. It can change what can be done and when.

What roof details should I provide?

Tell us the roof type, building height, panel layout and any access restrictions you already know about.

Is clean-up included?

Tell us about droppings or nesting material. We will confirm whether any clean-up is included before the work starts.

Birds under the panels?

Ask about solar panel bird proofing

Send ground-level photos and tell us about the bird movement, noise, droppings or nesting material.