Top 10 Questions to Consider When Hiring a Pigeon Control Service in Arizona
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Hiring someone for pigeon control can be confusing because two companies may recommend completely different solutions for the same home. One might recommend bird mesh around the solar panels, another might recommend spikes, and another might focus mainly on removing nests and cleaning the roof.
Before choosing a company, the most important thing is understanding what problem they are actually solving and exactly what you are paying for.
Here are 10 questions we think Arizona homeowners should ask before hiring a pigeon control company.
1. Do You Lay Down Tarps When Cleaning Bird Droppings Off the Roof?
This is a question most homeowners do not think to ask.
When large amounts of pigeon droppings and nesting debris are removed from a roof, where does all of that material go?
Ask whether the company lays tarps around the work area to catch debris coming off the roof or whether it is simply allowed to fall into your rocks, landscaping, patio, or around the house.
2. What Happens if You Break a Roof Tile?
Tile roofs are extremely common in Arizona, and people working on the roof need to walk on them to access solar panels and pigeon nesting areas. Ask what happens if a roof tile gets broken during the job.
More specifically:
Do you repair roof tiles you break, or is that left for the homeowner to deal with afterward?
3. Can You Show Me Proof of Insurance?
Before anyone gets on your roof, ask for proof that the company is properly insured.
Do not just assume a company has insurance because it has a website, reviews, or a professional looking truck.
Ask to actually see proof of coverage.
4. Do You Clean Everything Out From Under the Solar Panels?
There is a big difference between removing the nesting material you can easily see around the edges and actually cleaning underneath the solar array.
Ask:
Are you removing all accessible nests and nesting material underneath the panels, or just cleaning what can be seen from the ground or around the perimeter?
If pigeons have been living underneath the panels for a long time, there can be much more underneath the array than what is visible from below.
5. What Exactly Is Included in the Cleanup?
Ask the company to clearly explain what they mean when they say "cleanup."
Does that include:
Nests
Nesting material
Loose feathers
Bird droppings
Debris underneath the solar panels
Droppings on surrounding roof areas
Knowing exactly what is included makes it much easier to compare companies.
6. Will Existing Nests and Nesting Material Be Removed?
Ask the company to explain how the mesh is secured. You should understand what is actually being attached to your solar system and how the company plans to close off corners, gaps, and unusual sections of the array.
This is also a good time to ask what type of mesh they are using.
7. Are You Checking the Rest of the Roof for Pigeon Activity?
The solar panels may be the main nesting area, but they are not always the only place pigeons are using. Ask whether the company looks for other problem areas such as:
Rooftop AC equipment
Eaves
Protected areas where rooflines meet
Ledges
Other nesting or roosting locations
You want to understand the entire pigeon problem, not just the most obvious part of it.
8. If Pigeons Move Somewhere Else After the Panels Are Blocked, What Happens?
Once pigeons can no longer get underneath the solar panels, they may sometimes investigate another protected area of the property.
Ask whether the company looks for places where this could happen and what options exist if another area needs to be addressed.
This does not mean every roof needs spikes or bird wire everywhere. The recommendation should depend on what the pigeons are actually doing.
9. What Does Your Warranty Actually Cover?
If a company offers a warranty, ask them to explain exactly what it means.
Ask:
What is covered?
What is not covered?
How long does it last?
What happens if pigeons find a way back underneath the panels?
Are there situations that void the warranty?
The important part is not simply whether a warranty exists. It is understanding what you are actually getting.
10. Can You Show Me Photos of Jobs Like Mine?
Ask to see actual completed work.
If you have pigeons nesting underneath solar panels, ask for photos of solar panel pigeon proofing.
Look at:
How the mesh looks around the perimeter
Corners
Changes in roof elevation
Separate solar arrays
Cleanup before and after
Other bird deterrents when they were needed
Real job photos can tell you much more about what to expect than a generic description of someone's service.
Hiring the right pigeon control service in Arizona requires careful consideration. By asking these 10 questions, you can find a company that uses safe, effective methods tailored to your needs. This approach protects your property, health, and peace of mind.
Take the time to research and communicate openly with potential providers. Your property deserves a solution that works now and keeps pigeons away for the future.
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