Bird Nest Cowls in Newhaven, Saltdean and the East and West Sussex Areas

Birds, especially so in coastal areas, have a habit of entering your chimney pot if a flue isn’t protected or is uncapped. It is a common trait for jackdaws, pigeons and starlings in particular, who build their nests on the chimney’s opening. Naturally, the materials that a bird uses to nest will likely be dried out and flammable, so there will be a fire risk to deal with before other things are considered.

Nests also block flues so combustion gases and smoke can’t escape.

This is dangerous if a home uses a fuel-burning appliance because it increases carbon monoxide risks. Add in falling debris, droppings or feathers, and the unpleasant smell, and it makes sense that you will need the services of a professional to deal with these problems.

Swept Away Installations is an installer of bird guard cowls.

We install bird guard cowls in the following areas:

Our company also covers all locations in East and West Sussex.

Bird Guard Cowls as a Protective Measure

Once their homes have been made, a bird nest removal might not be an option. Active nests, especially those built by certain species, are not allowed to be removed under provisions made in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. In effect, this makes a removal illegal and it could lead to subsequent actions against you or the contractor used.

This means preventative measures are usually the best option.

Bird guard cowls are protective fittings, installed over chimneys to block access to the flue. Because the cowl uses a wire mesh, fumes, gases and smoke can still escape safely but birds will find it hard to get through them to make nests. Different cowls are available to suit different chimneys, and the appliances and fuels used in homes.

This means there is no universal product that does the job.

Bird Guard Cowl Installation

Prior to fitting bird guard cowls, Swept Away Installations looks at your chimney to determine access points and to see if birds may have already nested. If they have, a removal will need to be planned and this could cause difficulties because, under law, this can only be done at certain times so there are sometimes short waits involved.

We can remove nests for you at the appropriate time.

Access is always attained safely and an installer can fit bird guard cowls to the chimney pot securely while checking there is plenty of ventilation in place for the flue. A good fitting is important so a cowl doesn’t come away and create access points for other birds.

Remember that bird guard cowls are preventative measures which deter birds from nesting but if issues related to the chimney or the flue are found, additional chimney sweeping, maintenance or repairs will be needed. In addition to fitting the correct cowls to deter birds, homes can also be safeguarded using the services specified above.

We will do what is best for any build in the Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, Heathfield, Hove, Lewes, Newhaven, Polegate, Ringmer, Saltdean, Seaford, St Leonards-on-Sea, Uckfield and Sussex areas so birds and their nests aren’t an issue.

Swept Away Installations also fits chimney pots.

Bird Nest Cowls in Newhaven, Saltdean and the East and West Sussex Areas

Bird Guard Cowls as a Protective Measure

Bird Guard Cowl Installation

Have bird guard cowls fitted in Newhaven, Saltdean and all areas in Sussex by calling Swept Away Installations on 07788 467 774.