Pigeon guano removal across London
London’s buildings give feral pigeons plenty of places to roost: ledges and parapets on period buildings, railway arches and bridges, rooftop plant on office blocks, canopies, car parks and the roof voids of older warehouses. Where birds roost, droppings build up, often out of sight until there’s a smell, a blocked gutter or a complaint from staff or residents.
Locus Services clears that build-up safely, cleans and disinfects the area and, if you need it, fits proofing so the birds can’t get back in. We work across Greater London, 24 hours a day, including at night when a building or car park needs to stay open during the day.
Pigeon guano removal: before and after
Where we remove guano in London
Offices and rooftop plant
Plant rooms, air handling units, ducts and flat roofs, where droppings can get into equipment and onto walkways. We clear and disinfect the area, then proof it so maintenance teams can work there safely.
Railway arches, bridges and canopies
Arches, undercrofts, station canopies and loading bays, where pigeons roost above people and vehicles. We can work at night or during agreed closures.
Car parks
Multi-storey and underground car parks, where guano builds up on beams, ledges and pipework. Night work lets the car park reopen in the morning.
Warehouses, depots and industrial units
Roof steelwork, racking tops and roof voids, cleared from MEWPs one zone at a time. See warehouse cleaning.
Housing blocks and public buildings
Communal areas, balconies, stairwells and roofs on residential blocks, plus schools, council buildings and places of worship, for managing agents, housing providers and councils.
Why guano needs a specialist
Dried droppings release contaminated dust when disturbed, so dry sweeping can spread it through a building or into a ventilation system. Read more in what is pigeon guano, and is it dangerous?
Our crews work in full PPE, including respirators, use dust suppression and close off the area they are working in. Guano is bagged and taken away by a registered waste carrier, and you get the waste transfer documents for your records.
How a guano clean works
- Free site survey: we look at the build-up, the access and any risks to staff, residents or the public, then send a written quote and RAMS.
- Safe removal: droppings, nests, dead birds and any contaminated insulation are removed under dust control.
- Cleaning and disinfection: surfaces are cleaned, disinfected and treated for smell.
- Waste paperwork: the waste is carried and recorded properly.
- Proofing, if needed: bird proofing such as netting, spikes or wire keeps the birds out.
Choosing a contractor? Read how to choose a guano clearance contractor, and see the pigeon guano risk assessment guide for the hazards to plan for.
Proofing listed and period buildings
Much of London’s building stock is listed or in a conservation area. Fixing netting or spikes to a listed building can need listed building consent, so check with your council’s conservation officer before proofing is fitted. We choose discreet systems and fixings that don’t damage the stonework or change how the building looks.
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).