What Should You Know Before Buying a Home in Scottsdale, Arizona?

Buying a home in Scottsdale means dealing with intense sun, dust, monsoon storms, and year-round exterior wear. Before closing, there are a few areas worth checking closely.

Check the Roof

Look for cracked tiles, previous repairs, damaged flashing, and other visible issues.

If the home has solar panels, inspect the roof around the array as closely as possible.

Look for Pigeons Around Solar Panels

Solar panels create shaded, protected areas where pigeons may nest.

Watch for:

• Pigeons entering underneath the panels

• Heavy droppings

• Feathers

• Nesting debris

• Birds repeatedly returning to the same area

If pigeons are established, cleaning alone may not stop them from returning.

Cheetah provides pigeon control and pigeon removal throughout Scottsdale, including physical exclusion when birds are nesting underneath solar panels.

Inspect Existing Bird Mesh

If the home already has bird mesh around the panels, look for loose or missing sections.

Even a small opening can allow pigeons underneath the array.

You can learn more about solar panel bird mesh installation.

Check the Solar Panels

Dust, bird droppings, and hard water spots can accumulate over time.

If the panels are heavily soiled, Cheetah provides solar panel cleaning in Scottsdale.

Check Other Bird Nesting Areas

Pigeons may also use:

• Roof eaves

• Rooftop AC units

• Roof overlaps

• Patio covers

• Ledges and roof ridges

If you see repeated pigeon activity around one protected area, it is worth investigating before buying.

Catch Problems Before Closing

Finding roof, solar, or pigeon problems before purchasing gives you a better idea of what maintenance the property may need.

For homes with active pigeon problems, Cheetah also provides solar panel pigeon proofing and other bird exclusion services throughout Scottsdale.