Proud winners of Solar Energy Company of the Year 2024/25 – South West England Prestige Awards.

Welcome to Pigeon Solar Panels

Your best choice for solar panel cleaning & bird proofing in
Portishead & Cleavedon

Callun From Pidgeon Solar Panels

Meet Callun Purnell

Solar Technician for over 10 years

I am the Founder of Pigeon Solar Panels and your local solar panel technician in Portishead & Cleavedon. Working within the industry for over 10 years I pride myself on doing things the right way. We were recently covered in the local news, read the story here

Making sure your solar panels are kept cleaned and well maintainted ensures that they are running efficently and also extends the life of the panels avoiding costly repairs.It is important to have these panels cleaned professionally as they can be easily damaged by harsh cleaning chemicals which can void the warranty on the solar panels, a mistake you certainly do not want to make!

Pest proofing goes hand in hand with ensuring you get the most out of your solar panels as pigeons building their nests beneath your solar PV system runs the risk of them damaging the solar panels or the cables, which could result in problems with your solar PV system. You can safeguard both your solar panels and your investment in green energy by bird proofing them.

Solar array sealed with black mesh bird proofing

Solar Panel Care in Portishead

Marina homes, hillside roads and villages up the coast

Portishead faces the Severn Estuary, so homes around the marina and along the coast get salt and grime blown off the water. Gulls from the estuary and pigeons from the town both look for sheltered spots under solar arrays.

We clean with deionised water, clear any nests, and fit mesh or SolaSkirt to keep birds out. We cover Portishead and the villages along the coast towards Clevedon.

Areas we cover near Portishead: Clevedon, Nailsea, Pill, Easton-in-Gordano, Portbury, Wraxall.

Nearby, see solar panel cleaning in Bristol or solar panel cleaning in Weston-super-Mare, or browse all South West & South Wales areas.

Watch Pigeon Solar Panels at Work

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

Pigeon Solar Panels at work video

What Our customers Love About Us

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.

Refer a friend and save £50 on any solar panel cleaning package

If you have friends, family or neighbours with solar panels, you can each save £50 as part of our new "refer a friend" deal. It's our way of saying thank you for helping us to help more people.

Why choose Pigeon Solar Panels?

We are experts that specialise in pigeon removal, solar panel maintenance, cleaning and protection.

We cover all of North Somerset including Portishead, Cleavedon & Nailsea

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10 Years Experience

A solar installation background means we look after your panels the way manufacturers expect.

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Fully Qualified Experts

IRATA rope-access trained, with the right certifications and kit for safe roof work.

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we promise the best value service

Proofing, cleaning, gutter clearance and panel removal, all from one team.

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Flexible To Your Schedule

Evening and weekend visits across Portishead, booked around you.

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Multiple Guard Types

Galvanised mesh as standard, with SolaSkirt and other guards if you prefer.

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Everything You Need & More

Maintenance, repairs and installation too. No Portishead job is too big or small.

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

Solar Pest Protection Packages in Portishead

Get your solar panels working even better

Every package includes: rope access with no scaffolding, nests and mess cleared and removed, biocide on old nesting areas, a visual survey of your panels and roof, bird guarding of your choice and a 10-year warranty, plus a free thermal imaging survey worth £250.

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

SOLAR SAVER
£525+ VAT

Nest clearance and bird guarding for your array. The essentials, done properly.

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

gutter declutter
£600+ VAT

Everything in Solar Saver, plus the gutter cleared on the side of the property where your panels are.

FREE Solar panel thermal imaging survey Worth £250

Better than new
£850 + VAT

Everything in Gutter Declutter, plus all gutters cleared and a full pure deionised water clean, using PV manufacturer-approved solutions for heavy soiling if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I have my solar panels cleaned?

It’s recommended to have your solar panels professionally cleaned at least twice a year to maintain optimal performance and extend their lifespan.

Why is bird proofing necessary for solar panels?

Bird proofing prevents pigeons and other birds from nesting under your solar panels, which can cause damage to the panels and cables, leading to potential system failures and costly repairs.

Do you offer services in areas around Portishead?

Yes. We cover Portishead and the surrounding area, including Clevedon, Nailsea, Pill, Easton-in-Gordano, Portbury and Wraxall.

Does salt from the Severn Estuary affect solar panels in Portishead?

Yes. A film of salt and grime builds up on the glass and cuts output. A pure-water clean removes it without leaving streaks.

Do you cover Clevedon and Nailsea?

Yes. We cover Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Pill and the nearby villages.

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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