What pigeon nets for buildings involves
On a large building, pigeons pick a ledge and colonise it, and droppings stain the facade below.
For buildings we work from rope access or a platform, netting each ledge or void in turn. We walk the building and mark ledges, sunshades and voids before quoting.
Bangalore homes and pigeon nets for buildings
Pigeons are one of the most common complaints in Bangalore apartment communities, where they nest on balcony ledges, behind AC units and inside utility ducts. The city's many trees and lakes also bring crows, mynas and other birds close to homes. Tell us which birds you are dealing with, because the right mesh size differs.
Bangalore (Bengaluru) has grown outwards along its tech corridors, and most new housing is in large gated apartment communities. Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur, Sarjapur Road and Electronic City in the east and south-east, and Hebbal, Yelahanka and Thanisandra in the north, are full of towers with hundreds of flats each. The older layouts such as Jayanagar, Malleshwaram, Basavanagudi and Rajajinagar are different: tree-lined streets of independent houses, many now rebuilt as three- or four-floor buildings.
Bangalore stands about 900 metres above sea level, which gives it a milder climate than most Indian cities, but it also gets long spells of rain, from the pre-monsoon showers of April and May through to November. Nets and fittings stay damp for long periods, so we use stainless fixings and not plain steel. The city is far inland, so 304-grade stainless steel is normally enough for invisible grills.
The case for pigeon nets for buildings
These are the problems we are called out for most often:
- Bird mites and ticks from old nests can move into homes through open windows and balcony doors.
- Spikes, gels and sprays only move pigeons for a short while, and the birds soon return to the building ledge.
- Nesting material, feathers and dead chicks block drains, vents and ducts near the building ledge.
Installing pigeon nets for buildings step by step
Our team works through the following steps on a typical pigeon nets for buildings job:
- Net panels are fixed to the frame with stainless-steel hooks so there are no gaps a bird can squeeze through.
- The net is tensioned so it stays taut and does not flap, which also keeps it neat and quiet in the wind.
- We measure the opening and choose a mesh small enough to keep pigeons out but still let air and light through.
Materials and what to look for
We normally use Knotless HDPE or nylon pigeon net, UV-stabilised binding cord, Stainless-steel hooks and clips and Corrosion-resistant fixing screws. Before you choose any installer, ask about the following:
- Choose mesh of about 40 to 50 mm for pigeons, since a larger mesh lets small chicks slip in.
- Look for UV-stabilised material, so the net does not turn brittle and snap in Bangalore's summer sun.
- Ask for knotless nylon or HDPE netting, which is gentler on birds and stays tauter than knotted net.
How pigeon nets for buildings is quoted
We do not quote by phone without seeing the space, because prices depend on the job. The main factors are:
- The area to be covered in square feet is the main factor, with larger areas costing less per square foot.
- Cleaning out old nests and droppings before installation is charged separately when needed.
- Awkward shapes, such as around AC units and pipes, take longer to fit and finish.
Our installation process
- Free site visit and measurement of the affected area
- Selection of the right mesh and fixing plan
- Installation sealing every gap birds could use
- Final inspection and a short care guide
Care and maintenance
A little regular care keeps pigeon nets for buildings working for years:
- Avoid feeding pigeons nearby, because a regular feeding point draws flocks back to the area.
- Hose the net gently every few months to wash off dust and any stray droppings.
- Check for tears or loose hooks after storms and repair them promptly.
Other pigeon nets options
If pigeon nets for buildings is not quite what you need, these related options may suit your space better:
Where we install pigeon nets for buildings in Bangalore
We take pigeon nets for buildings bookings across Bangalore, including Yelahanka, Jayanagar, Koramangala, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Hebbal, Kengeri and HSR Layout and the areas around them. Send us your location and we will confirm a free site-visit slot.
Further reading: Bangalore (Wikipedia)
