Bird Nest Removal in Heathfield in Compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Finding a bird’s nest can create a surprisingly complicated problem. Perhaps birds have nested inside a roof space, beneath solar panels or in an area where planned building or maintenance work will need to take place. Whatever your circumstances, bird nest removal needs to be approached carefully – not least because birds and their nests are protected by law under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Swept Away Installations has a bird nest removal service, and offers practical solutions in Heathfield whilst making sure our own work is carried out responsibly, ethically and with due regard to wildlife.

Learn more about how we do this in our latest blog post.

Understanding the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

One of the most important considerations with a bird nest removal is the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Under the Act, wild birds and their eggs, and nests, receive protection. In general terms, it is a punishable offence to intentionally kill, injure or take a wild bird or to damage or destroy its nest while it is in use or being built.

There are additional protections applicable to certain species. This means discovering a nest does not mean it can simply be removed.

If Swept Away Installations attends properties in Heathfield, and in the surrounding areas, our approach is decided on understanding your situation before deciding what action can appropriately be taken. If the nest is active, or when birds are currently using one, there are legal protections surrounding that nest that must be respected. With most situations, we have to wait until nests are no longer active.

Only then can bird nest removal work proceed.

Finding an Ethical Solution

We understand that customers contacting us for bird nest removal can have a clear objective in mind. You might need access to part of the building, want to prevent recurring nesting or need nests dealt with before other property improvement works can start to move forwards.

Our job is to help you achieve that objective, without any shortcuts where wildlife is concerned, so that you can move on with your plan.

This service considers the immediate problem and what can be done to prevent reoccurrences afterwards. Where a removal cannot lawfully or responsibly take place straight away, we explain your situation then discuss a suitable course of action that is compliant in its design.

Once the nest can be legally removed, Swept Away Installations helps by undertaking the work and considering preventative measures which reduce the chances of birds returning to the same unwanted location. This means our customers in Heathfield receive more than a fast fix.

We aim to provide a solution that takes account of the property, the customer's requirements, and the welfare of the birds involved.

Bird Nest Removal in Heathfield

If you have discovered a nest around homes or commercial premises, a call to Swept Away Installations gives us a chance to recommend the ideal solution, with our expert advice given, before disturbing it. A bird nest removal involves legal and practical considerations that aren't always obvious simply by looking at a nest and its location.

Attempting to move or destroy active nests in Heathfield potentially puts you on the wrong side of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Swept Away Installations can assess the circumstances, and determine the appropriate next steps. Our goal is straightforward; we want to help customers resolve unwanted nesting issues, whilst ensuring our work always remains professional, lawful and, above all, ethical.

For a dependable bird nest removal in Heathfield, talk to Swept Away Installations and let us help you find a more practical solution.

Bird Nest Removal in Heathfield in Compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Please contact us on 07788 467 774 to discuss a bird nest removal in the Heathfield area.