Bird spikes Sydney
Bird spikes in Sydney stop pigeons using your ledges, signs, beams and roof lines as a perch. The strips leave no flat space to stand on, so the birds move along and the droppings stop.
We supply and install bird spikes on homes and shopfronts across Sydney. Send us a photo of the ledge and we'll work out the metres and the price.
Get a bird spikes quote or call us on 0493 063 287.
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Pigeons lined up on the ledge again?
A row of pigeons on your window ledge or shop sign means droppings on your footpath and your customers. They come back to the same perch every day because it's flat and close to food.
Take away the flat surface and the perch is gone. We fit spike strips so they cover the whole ledge, and the footpath stays clean.
Where bird spikes work on Sydney buildings
Bird spikes installation suits narrow surfaces where birds perch. If your problem spot is one of these, spikes are likely your answer:
- window ledges and sills
- parapets and roof ridges
- shop signs and awnings
- exposed beams and pipes
- the tops of fences, walls and light fittings
- gutters, fitted so water still flows freely
Shop owners get a lot out of spikes. A strip along the awning on a busy strip like Macquarie Street in Liverpool keeps droppings off your customers and your doorway.
Spikes are a poor fit for your balcony or any large flat area, where birds can still land around them. For those, bird netting is the better fit.
If you're weighing up your options, the bird deterrent guide compares spikes with netting, wire and gel.
Steel or polycarbonate?
Pigeon spikes are the type you'll see most, because pigeons are the main perching bird on Sydney buildings. Your two main choices are:
- Stainless steel spikes are thin and strong. They suit exposed ledges and high-traffic areas.
- Polycarbonate spikes are lighter and harder to see on some surfaces.
Strips come in different widths for narrow sills or wider ledges. On a wide ledge we fit two or more rows, so there's nowhere left to land.
How the install works
- Look at your perch. From your photo or a visit, we measure the ledge and check the surface. You get a price before work starts.
- Clean the ledge. Droppings and old nesting material come off first, because spikes need a clean surface to bond to.
- Fix the strips. We cut the strips to length and fix them with adhesive or screws, depending on the surface.
- Cover the edges. Ends and corners get extra attention, because birds will use any gap left at the edge.
For high ledges and roof lines, we bring the access gear your building needs.
What affects your price
Your price depends on how many metres of ledge need covering and how high they are. A few window sills on a single-storey Narellan home is a quick job, while a three-storey parapet on King Street in Newtown needs access gear.
The spike material and the state of the ledge also play a part. You'll get your full price before any work starts, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
Why Sydney locals call us
Spikes only work if they cover every part of the perch. At O&L Pest Control, the person who looks at your ledge is the person who fits your strips, so your job gets done the way it was quoted.
Past jobs include spiking a ledge where pigeons were roosting, and fitting spikes and bird baubles to a phone line above a customer's balcony. Because bird work is our main trade, we'll tell you straight when spikes won't be enough and netting or mesh will do the job.
Bird spikes FAQs
Get your free quoteWhat are bird spikes used for?
Bird spikes stop pest birds landing on narrow surfaces such as ledges and roof ridges. They suit spots where birds perch during the day. For areas where birds nest, such as balconies or the gap under solar panels, netting or mesh does the job.
Do bird spikes work on pigeons?
Yes. Pigeons are big enough that a strip of spikes stops them landing on a ledge. Spikes work on sills and signs, and pigeons nesting in a sheltered space usually need netting or mesh instead.
How much does it cost to install bird spikes?
Your cost depends on the metres of ledge and how high it sits, plus the spike material you choose. A few sills on a single-storey home is a small job, and a building parapet needs access equipment. Send us photos for an estimate.
Can you install bird spikes on a roof or gutter?
Yes. On roof ridges we fix spike strips along the line where pigeons perch, and in gutters we fit them so water still flows freely. Roof work is done with the right height safety gear for the building.
How long do bird spikes last?
Bird spikes last for many years, and stainless steel generally outlasts polycarbonate in full sun. The fixing matters as much as the spike, which is why we clean the ledge first so the strips stay put.
Clear the ledge for good
Send us a photo of the ledge or sign the birds are using, with your suburb, and we'll come back with a quote. Or call us on 0493 063 287 to talk it through.
- You deal with the same person from first call to finished job
- Price agreed before any work starts
- Send a photo for a faster estimate