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Pigeon Guano Removal

HazRestore provides pigeon guano removal across the UK, 24 hours a day, discreetly and to a clinical standard, with every job fully insured and all hazardous waste removed under licence.

24/7 rapid responseAnswered and mobilised any hour, same day for emergencies.
Insured & accreditedCHAS, SMAS, RoSPA, SafeContractor and CSSA accredited, fully insured.
DBS-checked & discreetBackground-checked technicians, unmarked vehicles on request.
Overview

What is pigeon guano removal?

Pigeon guano removal is the safe clearance of pigeon droppings from lofts, roofs and plant rooms, controlling the psittacosis and histoplasmosis risk that dried guano carries.

Safe removal of pigeon droppings from lofts, roofs and plant rooms, controlling the psittacosis and histoplasmosis risk. It is part of HazRestore's biohazard services, carried out by trained, DBS-checked technicians to a clinical standard.

Diseases linked to pigeon droppingsA breakdown of diseases linked to pigeon droppings: psittacosis from Chlamydia psittaci, cryptococcosis and histoplasmosis fungal infections, and fungal spores released from disturbed dried dust.Diseases linked to pigeon droppings1PsittacosisFrom the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci2CryptococcosisA fungal infection3HistoplasmosisA fungal risk, rare in the UK4Fungal sporesReleased from disturbed dried dustHazRestore
Pigeon droppings can carry organisms behind psittacosis and fungal infections, mainly a risk when dried and disturbed.
When it is needed

When do you need pigeon guano removal?

Pigeon guano removal is needed where droppings have built up in a loft, on a roof or in a plant room, creating a health hazard for occupants or maintenance staff.

Whether you are a family member, a landlord, a letting agent, a business or a public body, HazRestore attends discreetly, makes the property safe again, and can deal with insurers on your behalf.

Our process

What does HazRestore's pigeon guano removal process involve?

HazRestore follows a four-stage process for pigeon guano removal, from a single call through to verified safe reuse, containing the hazard, decontaminating the area, and removing all waste under licence.

  1. 1
    You call, day or nightA trained coordinator answers at any hour, records the situation and location, and gives you a realistic time for a team to reach you.
  2. 2
    We attend and assessTechnicians arrive in unmarked vehicles, assess the contamination, and agree the plan with you before work begins.
  3. 3
    We contain and cleanThe affected area is contained, decontaminated and disinfected to a clinical standard, with any odour treated at source.
  4. 4
    We dispose and verifyAll hazardous waste is removed under licence (EA carrier CBDU34585), and the property is checked and returned to safe use.
Cost

How much does pigeon guano removal cost?

Pigeon Guano Removal typically costs £400 to £3,000. This is an indicative range to confirm at survey, not a fixed price, because the cost depends on the size of the affected area, the level of contamination, access and the volume of waste.

Many of these jobs are covered by household or commercial insurance. HazRestore can speak to your insurer and, in most cases, bill the claim directly so you are not left out of pocket.

Reviews

What do customers say?

HazRestore is delivered by the specialist cleaning team at our parent company, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 65 reviews on Trustpilot.

4.4 / 5

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 65 reviews on Trustpilot, for our parent company, the specialist cleaning team behind HazRestore.

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Why us

Why choose HazRestore for pigeon guano removal?

People choose HazRestore for pigeon guano removal because it combines a 24 hour response with clinical decontamination standards, licensed waste disposal and discreet, unmarked attendance, backed by recognised accreditation.

HazRestore is CHAS, SMAS, RoSPA, SafeContractor and CSSA accredited, DBS-checked, fully insured, and an Environment Agency registered waste carrier (CBDU34585).

CHAS accredited cleaning contractorSMAS Worksafe accredited contractorRoSPA memberSafeContractor approved contractorAlcumus SafePQQ accredited contractorCSSA memberFacilitiesline registered contractor
Coverage

Where does HazRestore provide pigeon guano removal?

HazRestore provides pigeon guano removal across England, Scotland and Wales, with local response from more than fifty city regions, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff.

See all areas we cover to find your nearest hub.

FAQ

Common questions about pigeon guano removal

Is pigeon guano removal available 24/7?

Yes. HazRestore provides pigeon guano removal 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and aims to attend the same day, often within a few hours for genuine emergencies.

How much does pigeon guano removal cost?

Pigeon Guano Removal typically costs £400 to £3,000. These are indicative ranges confirmed at survey, and many jobs are covered by insurance, which HazRestore can bill directly.

Will pigeon guano removal be carried out discreetly?

Yes. HazRestore attends in unmarked vehicles on request and works sensitively and to a clinical standard on every job.

How is the waste disposed of?

All clinical and hazardous waste is removed under HazRestore's Environment Agency waste carrier registration (CBDU34585), with the paperwork handled for you.

Need pigeon guano removal?

Call any hour and speak to someone who understands the situation. HazRestore attends discreetly and can deal with landlords or insurers on your behalf.