Bird netting Sydney

Sick of hosing down the balcony?

Pigeons love a sheltered corner behind the air conditioner or under a balcony ceiling. Once they nest there, you're cleaning droppings off the tiles every few days and listening to cooing at dawn.

We rarely see spikes or fake owls fix a balcony, because the birds can still fly in and find a spare corner. Netting closes the whole opening, so your space goes back to being yours.

Where bird netting works on Sydney homes

Netting suits any area with an opening birds fly through and a frame or walls to fix to. If your problem spot is here, netting is likely your answer:

• Balconies. Netting from the balcony ceiling to the rail stops pigeons nesting in corners and behind air conditioning units.
• Open staircases and walkways. In apartment blocks, birds roost on the beams and foul the stairs below.
• Light wells and courtyards. These enclosed spaces between buildings make a sheltered roost.
• Carports, sheds and pergolas. Netting under the roof line keeps birds off the rafters.
• Glass roofs and atriums. Netting can sit over or under the glass to keep birds off.

On a pigeon-heavy balcony, netting is the core of pigeon proofing, often paired with spikes on a nearby rail or ledge.

Signs it's time to act

You'll usually know before you look. Watch for these:

• droppings building up on tiles, outdoor furniture or the stairs below
• nesting material tucked behind air conditioners and pot plants
• birds flying in to the same corner every evening
• a strong smell on warm days, which comes from old droppings

If you're seeing two or more of these, a photo is the quickest start. Send it with your suburb and you'll hear what we'd do.

How the install works

1. Inspection and quote. We look at where the birds get in, measure the space and check our fixing points. You get a price before work starts.
2. Clean-up. We clear nests and droppings from the work area before anything goes up.
3. Fixings and support. Where there's no frame, we fit cables or brackets around the edge first.
4. Netting. The net is fitted, tensioned and secured along every edge so there are no gaps.
5. Final check. We check the whole installation for loose sections and clean up before we leave.

We use UV-stabilised netting made for outdoor use.

Strata buildings across Sydney

Strata buildings often have the same problem on several balconies, plus stairwells or a light well in the common area. If you net the worst balcony on its own, the birds can move next door, so we look at the whole building.

We can split common areas from individual lots, so each owner sees their part of the cost. Most schemes need your committee or building manager to approve netting first.

What affects the cost of bird netting

We price on the space and how we reach it:

• Size. A single balcony is a much smaller job than a four-storey stairwell.
• Height and access. Higher work needs more gear and more time.
• Support. Some spaces need cables or brackets before the net goes on.
• Clean-up. Heavy droppings take longer to clear safely.

Send your photos and rough measurements for an estimate, or book an inspection for a firm quote.