Solar Panel Care Across Greater Manchester's Towns

Bury, Rochdale, Tameside, Wigan and Salford boroughs.

Callun From Pidgeon Solar Panels

Meet Callun Purnell

Solar Technician for over 10 years

As the Founder of Pigeon Solar Panels, I bring over 10 years of industry experience. Along with our dedicated North West team, we provide solar panel cleaning, bird proofing and maintenance across the towns of Greater Manchester.

We pride ourselves on doing things the right way—using pure deionised water and avoiding harsh chemicals to ensure your solar panels operate efficiently without voiding your warranty.

This page covers Bury, Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne, Leigh, Walkden and Worsley. For the rest of the region, see all North West areas.

Towns We Cover Across Greater Manchester

Six towns across five boroughs.

Black mesh bird proofing fitted around domestic solar panels

Solar Panel Cleaning in Bury

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Radcliffe, Tottington, Whitefield and Prestwich

Bury’s terraces and suburban semis see plenty of pigeons around the town centre and market. We clear nests, clean the panels and fit mesh proofing, with a 10-year warranty.

Further north, see our Ramsbottom coverage.

Solar Panel Cleaning in Middleton

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Alkrington, Rhodes, Heywood and Langley

Middleton and Heywood sit between Manchester and Rochdale, with a mix of estates and older terraces. We reach most roofs without scaffolding and proof panels in a single visit.

Nearby: solar panel cleaning in Rochdale and Oldham.

Bird mesh fitted around solar panels beside a roof vent
Mesh pigeon proofing sealing the gap under a solar array

Solar Panel Cleaning in Ashton-under-Lyne

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Stalybridge, Dukinfield, Audenshaw and Mossley

Across Tameside, from Ashton to Stalybridge, pigeons nest under panels on terraced and semi-detached roofs alike. We clean with deionised water and seal the gap so they can’t get back underneath.

Solar Panel Cleaning in Leigh

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Atherton, Tyldesley, Astley and Golborne

Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley have a mix of older terraces and newer estates, and pigeons find a fresh array fast. Proofing early saves blocked gutters and damaged cables.

Nearby: solar panel cleaning in Wigan.

Solar panel cable damaged by nesting pigeons
Pigeon nesting debris and droppings cleared from under solar panels

Solar Panel Cleaning in Walkden

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Little Hulton, Boothstown and Swinton

Walkden and Little Hulton homes get the same pigeon problems as the rest of Salford. We clear nesting material, clean the panels and fit mesh, Bird Blocker or SolaSkirt proofing.

Nearby: solar panel cleaning in Salford.

Solar Panel Cleaning in Worsley

Bird proofing & cleaning, including Boothstown, Ellenbrook, Roe Green and Monton

Worsley’s larger homes along the Bridgewater Canal often have big arrays on steep roofs. Rope access keeps the job quick and scaffolding-free, and our low-profile proofing keeps the house looking tidy.

Solar panels just cleaned and pigeon proofed

Watch Pigeon Solar Panels at Work

Rope access, no scaffolding, and panels left clean and bird-free.

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Pigeon Solar Panels Reviews

We are committed to providing outstanding service

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Phil Saunders
21 September 2026
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The crew were very professional friendly and knowledgeable. The work was done to a high standard. I am very pleased with results. The scaffolding was expensive that bumped the price up,but everything pigeon solar panels done was faultless.would recommend
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Chris Eveleigh
25 August 2026
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Great service Chris and his team cleaned 10 years of dirt from panels.Highly professional hard hats ,harnesses,photos of before during and after cleaning. Marcella in the office kept me informed thanks
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Mike Childs
11 August 2026
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After having a solar array fitted in November I noticed almost immediately that pigeons were nesting underneath. There are quite a few companies that fit bird skirts. I came across Pigeon Solar Panels Ltd who specialise in bird skirting. Their website was the easiest to follow and had exactly what I was looking for. After speaking with Marcella who was very knowledgeable on the whole subject, the price was set and that’s what I paid. No hidden extra payments. The chaps that fitted the skirt were very chatty and you could tell they were genuinely interested in what they did. Skirt fitted Gutters cleared Panels cleaned Waste removed And all guaranteed I paid far less than some of the quotes I had and what an awesome job they did. The only downside was their popularity as I had to wait a month as they were so busy.
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Neil Buckland
28 July 2026
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Excellent work. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, professional. Great product.Good advice.
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dictynna hood
19 June 2026
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Happy to recommend Pigeon Solar; a little more pricey than the other quote I had but great communication and efficient professional job.
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Paul Ford
13 June 2026
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Fantastic service from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the work done by the team to install our solar panel bird netting. Very friendly and helpful throughout the process.
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David Coletta
2 June 2026
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Did a great job and pleasure to work with
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Marc Rees
26 May 2026
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Can’t recommend them enough, Callun and his assistant were brilliant, super professional and they did an excellent job
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matt h
21 May 2026
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Outstanding service from initial enquiry through to on-site completion of the job. Advised and shown exactly what work was required with extensive photos before and after, went above and beyond by fixing a broken tile and trying to address some shoddy and poorly fitted guttering. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending this company and their excellent service.
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Steve R.
16 May 2026
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We received an excellent service from beginning to end. Marcella provided us with all the information we needed prior to booking the "better than new" package and on the day Callum and Harry told us exactly how the job would proceed covering everything from Health & Saftey through to the photographs we would receive at the end. And the best thing was that the solar panels ended up looking better than new, so we got what we paid for. Thank you from a very happy customer.

Solar Panel Cleaning & Bird Proofing Packages

Get Your Solar Panels Working Like New

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

SOLAR SAVER
£525+ VAT

This package includes:

IRATA Qualification and equipment for roof access and safe working practices without requiring scaffolding 

Pests & Nests cleared 

FREE visual survey and checklist of the solar & roof conditions

All mess hygienically disposed 

Bird guarding of choice installed 

Biocide applied to previous nesting areas 

10 Year warranty

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

gutter declutter
£600+ VAT

This package includes:

IRATA Qualification and equipment for roof access and safe working practices without requiring scaffolding 

Pests & Nests cleared 

FREE visual survey and checklist of the solar & roof conditions

All mess hygienically disposed 

Bird guarding of choice installed 

Biocide applied to previous nesting areas 

Gutter cleared on the side of the property where panels are located

10 Year warranty

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

Better than new
£850 + VAT

Our top package includes:

IRATA Qualification and equipment for roof access and safe working practices without requiring scaffolding 

Pests & Nests cleared 

FREE visual survey and checklist of the solar & roof conditions

All mess hygienically disposed 

Bird guarding of choice installed 

Biocide applied to previous nesting areas 

Debris of all gutters on property cleared 

Professional solar panel clean using pure deionised water 

The use of specialist PV manufacturer approved solutions to deal with heavy soiling on the panels (if necessary) 

10 Year warranty

We have a range of bird proofing options & extras available

A range of options to suit your property. Including the premuim SolaSkirt.

Thorough roof cleaning packages, get your roof looking as good as new.

ROOF SPIKES

Row of terraced house roofs with chimneys

Trouble with birds getting in places they shouldn’t? We can attach bird proofing strips as an addon to our packages.

What We Fix Across Greater Manchester

With frequent rain, urban traffic pollution and pigeons in every town centre, solar panels across Greater Manchester get dirty quickly and make ideal nesting spots. Regular cleaning and proper bird proofing keep your system producing what it should.

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Pigeons Under Panels

Bury, Middleton, Ashton and Leigh all have busy pigeon populations. We clear nests and seal the gap for good.

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Chewed Cables

Nesting birds can peck at cable insulation. We check the wiring whenever we clear a nest.

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Blocked Gutters

Nest debris ends up in gutters and downpipes. We clear them as part of our Gutter Declutter and Better Than New packages.

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No Scaffolding

Our IRATA-qualified team works on ropes, keeping cleaning and proofing affordable on terraces and semis.

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Rain-Proof Clean

Manchester rain doesn't shift droppings. A soft-brush, deionised-water clean does.

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Evenings & Weekends

We can schedule work so it doesn't get in the way, including evenings and weekends.

Get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation quote for all your solar panel needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do pigeons nest under solar panels?

The gap between the panels and the roof is dry, sheltered and warm, and predators can't reach it. Once a pair settles, they return every year unless the gap is sealed.

Can pigeons damage my solar panel wiring?

Yes. Nesting birds can peck and damage cable insulation, and nest debris collects around connectors. We check the cabling when we clear nests.

How much does pigeon proofing cost in Greater Manchester?

Most homes come in between £600 and £800, depending on the number of panels, the roof and the proofing system you choose. We give a fixed price before we start.

Contact Us

Get in touch by calling us on 01934244862 for a free consultation. Can’t call right now? Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Office Hours

9am to 7pm Mon to Sat

Closed on Sundays

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