About us

Solar Shield is a friendly family run business with over 15 years experience. We pride ourselves in our highest quality of work and customer satisfaction.

All our work comes with 10 years guarantee. 

We specialise in solar panel proofing, solar panel cleaning, ridge/chimney spiking and clearing gutters.

We cover Essex, Kent, London & Suffolk

Damage and efficiency 

Pigeons under solar panels can cause a variety of problems such as damage to wiring, panel corrosion, reduced efficiency and structural damage. 
This can be caused by pecking at the wiring, dislodge or nest in wiring, which can lead to system inefficiency or a complete shutdown. 

This comes with severel health risks due to them carrying diseases such as Crytococcosis, Histoplasmosis, Psittacosis, E.coli and Salmonella especially for the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.
Inhaling the dry, dusty droppings can lead to respiratory issues. Pigeons feathers and nesting materials can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals.

 

They can be a fire hazard due to the flammable materials they often use to make nests which are also in close proximity to electrical components also posing as a fire risk.

Nesting birds can attract other pests including squirrels, rodents and insects, which leads to a larger infestation problem. This is caused by eggs in the nests and deceased birds under the panels. 
squirrels and rodents can also chew electrical wiring, they can contribute to nesting materials and droppings as well. 

Pests cause constant noise by chirping, cawing, chewing, scratching and pecking. 

All of this can be avoided by an installation of pest control mesh installed by one of our professional team at Solar Shield.