Pigeon guano removal across Chelmsford and Essex
Chelmsford’s business areas sit close to the A12, the A130 and the A414: Widford to the south-west, Springfield and Dukes Park in the north-east, and Boreham beyond the A12. Their warehouses, factory units and plant rooms have the high steelwork, roof voids and sheltered ledges that pigeons roost on, and the droppings build up out of sight until there’s a smell, a leak or a complaint.
Locus Services clears that build-up safely, then cleans and disinfects the area and, if you need it, proofs the building so the birds can’t get back in. We work across Chelmsford and the rest of Essex, 24 hours a day.
Pigeon guano removal: before and after
Where we remove guano in Chelmsford
Warehouses and distribution centres
Pigeons roost on roof steelwork, racking tops and lighting, and the droppings land on stock, floors and walkways. We clear them from MEWPs, one zone at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working. See warehouse cleaning.
Factories and plant rooms
Production areas, ducting and plant, where guano can affect hygiene and equipment. We plan the work around production runs and your site rules.
Roof voids, lofts and ledges
Large dried build-ups in roof spaces and on ledges, often with nesting material and contaminated insulation. Removing this material is the first stage, before anything can be cleaned.
Car parks and canopies
Multi-storey car parks, loading canopies and covered walkways. We can work at night so the area reopens in the morning.
Commercial and public buildings
Offices, retail units, schools and council buildings, including listed buildings where any proofing has to be discreet.
Why guano needs a specialist
Dried droppings release contaminated dust when they are disturbed, so sweeping them up dry can spread the problem through a building. Read more in what is pigeon guano, and is it dangerous?
Our crews work in full PPE, including respirators. They keep dust down while they work and contain the area, so nobody nearby is exposed.
How a guano clean works
- Free site survey: we inspect the affected areas, assess the risks and plan safe access. You get a written quote and RAMS before work starts.
- Safe removal: we take out the droppings, nesting material and any contaminated insulation, using dust suppression.
- Cleaning and disinfection: we clean and disinfect the surfaces and treat any remaining smell.
- Waste paperwork: guano is bagged and taken away by a registered waste carrier, and you get the waste transfer documents for your records.
- Proofing, if needed: we fit bird proofing such as netting, spikes or wire to stop the birds coming back.
For a checklist of what to ask any contractor, read how to choose a guano clearance contractor. If you are planning the work yourself, our pigeon guano risk assessment guide covers the hazards to plan for.
Stopping the birds coming back
Clearing guano without proofing usually means the birds return and the build-up starts again. After the clean we can fit netting, spikes, wire or other deterrents, chosen for the building and the birds using it, without damaging the structure. Gutters and skylights blocked by nesting and droppings can be cleared at the same visit.
Accredited and properly documented
Locus is SafeContractor-accredited, Constructionline Silver and a BICSc corporate member, and our operatives hold IPAF and CSCS cards. We’re registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier (CBDU320327), so the guano we remove is carried and recorded properly.