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Discuss bird activity, access and property protection requirements before agreeing a suitable scope.
Request an assessmentBird concerns around buildings often centre on repeated perching, roosting or nesting at a particular ledge, balcony or roof feature. Food availability, shelter and the shape of the structure can help explain why the same place is used again.
A property plan needs the species, site use and access conditions to be understood first. Any exclusion, deterrent installation or cleaning work should have a clear boundary, with active nests, permissions and maintenance needs considered before work is agreed.
Share the locations and times of activity, whether a nest may be occupied and who controls access to the building surface. Height, fixing surfaces, site permissions and ongoing maintenance affect which options can be assessed.
Inspect any agreed deterrent or exclusion installation at the stated intervals and report damage, gaps or trapped material. Keep responsibility for maintenance clear.
Record birds using a different nearby surface after changes. Adjustments require review of the whole site, rather than assuming one protected ledge resolves every location.
A photo helps with the first discussion, but fixing surfaces, dimensions, bird behaviour and access may still need a site assessment.
Cleaning, access equipment, repairs and maintenance should be listed separately in the written scope so responsibilities are clear.
Further reading: Cornell Lab: rock pigeon nesting and behaviour
