Bird Nest Removal Melbourne | From $200 With a 2 Year Guarantee
Birds nesting in your roof or eaves? Our bird nest removal Melbourne crew clears the nest and fixes the gap, from $200 with a 2 year guarantee. Call 0478661110.
- Nest cleared properlyStraw, droppings and eggs bagged and taken away.
- The way in repairedEaves, tiles and gutter gaps fixed by our handymen.
- Licensed and insured
- 2 year guarantee
- Open 24/7
Pull a nest out and leave the hole, and the next pair moves in within weeks. We replace the broken eave board, re bed the tile or mesh the gap on the same visit.
- 2 yearsGuarantee on the spot we fix
- From $200Nest removal and mite treatment
- 24/7Call any time, every day
- One crewPest control plus repairs
Get your bird nest removal quote
Tell us where the birds are going in, roughly how high it is, and whether anyone has been itchy or bitten at night. We ring you back and book a time.
- What does it cost?Bird nest removal starts from $200 with the mite treatment included. Spikes, netting and repairs are quoted before we start.
- We are getting bitten at nightThat is often bird mites leaving an old nest. Mention it when you call and we treat the nest area first.
- Will they nest there again?Not through the gap we close, and it is covered by our 2 year guarantee. If they do, we come back free.
- How soon can you come?We answer 24/7, and a mite problem or a nest over a doorway can often be seen the same day.
Get my bird quote
One minute. We call you back to book.
Serving Melbourne and suburbs, from Footscray and Point Cook to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Brighton.
What does bird nest removal involve?
Bird nest removal in Melbourne is three jobs done together. The nest comes out, along with the droppings and any eggs. The spot where it sat is treated for bird mites and lice. Then the opening the birds used is closed with timber, mesh or a re bedded tile, so the next pair has nowhere to go.
Most calls we get are for sparrows, starlings and Indian mynas pushing straw into eaves, gutters and broken tiles, or pigeons settling on ledges and under panels. Clearing the nest is quick. The part that decides whether the birds come back is the repair, which is why our bird control Melbourne crew carries timber, mesh and tools as well as sprays.
Rules referred to: Wildlife Act 1975 (Victoria). Introduced pest birds are handled differently from protected native birds.
Bird nest removal with Good Guys at a glance
| Starting price | From $200, mite treatment included |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 2 years on the spot we clear and close |
| Birds we see most | Sparrows, starlings, mynas, pigeons |
| Proofing | Spikes, netting, wire, mesh |
| Repairs | Eaves, tiles, gutters, vents |
| Native birds | Left until the nest is empty |
| Bookings | 24/7, Melbourne and suburbs |
Where Melbourne birds build their nests
The photo is a real job: starlings had lifted the bottom row of tiles over the gutter and packed the space behind with grass. That is typical. Birds look for a dry ledge with a gap just big enough to squeeze through, and a Melbourne roof offers plenty of them.
We find nests behind gutters, inside broken eave linings, under loose ridge capping, in wall vents and exhaust fan outlets, above downlights near the roof edge and in the gaps of roller door boxes. A nest in one of those spots holds moisture against the timber, blocks gutters so rain backs up under the tiles, and dry straw packed near cables and downlights is a fire worry.
- Gutters and box gutters
- Broken eave linings
- Lifted roof tiles
- Wall and fan vents
- Roller door boxes
- Ledges and parapets
Bird removal and roof repairs in one visit
A bird nest is a symptom. The hole in the eave is the problem, and that is the part many bird removal Melbourne services leave behind.
A typical bird removal job
The nest is pulled out and the job is called finished.
- Nest pulled out, gap left open
- No treatment for mites where the nest sat
- Spikes stuck on without fixing the damage underneath
- Rotten eave boards and cracked tiles left for someone else
- You ring a roofer or carpenter afterwards
Good Guys, pest control plus handyman
The nest comes out and the roofline is repaired.
- Nest, droppings and eggs bagged and taken off site
- Mite and lice treatment of the nest area on the same visit
- Broken eave boards replaced and painted timber fitted where needed
- Tiles re bedded and gutter gaps closed with bird comb or mesh
- Spikes, netting or wire fitted where birds sit and roost
Bird spikes, bird netting and other bird proofing
Bird proofing Melbourne homes and shops is about matching the fix to the spot. We tell you which one suits your building and why.
Bird spikes
Rows of blunt polycarbonate or stainless spikes on ledges, beams, signs and gutters. They stop birds landing and do not hurt them.
Bird netting
Tensioned netting across courtyards, balconies, loading bays and light wells, so pigeons cannot get in to roost or nest.
Tension wire
Low, thin wires on sills and parapets where spikes would look out of place on the front of a building.
Gutter and eave mesh
Galvanised mesh and bird comb under the tile edge, fitted so the roof still drains and breathes.
Solar panel mesh
Pigeons nesting under panels need clips and mesh made for the job, which we cover on a separate page.
Timber and tile repairs
New eave lining, fascia patches and re bedded tiles, because a solid roofline is the cheapest bird proofing there is.
Itchy at night? Bird mites from an old nest
Bird mites live in the nest and feed on the chicks. When the young birds fly off, or the nest is pulled out without treatment, thousands of tiny mites go looking for another host. They come through ceiling gaps, downlights and vents, and people wake up with small itchy bites, often in the bedroom closest to the roof edge.
Bird mites cannot breed on people, so once their food is gone they die off, but that can take a few weeks of bites. We shorten it by treating the nest area in the roof, the timber around it and the ceiling openings below, then removing every bit of nest material they could shelter in.
- Nest area sprayed
- Roof edge and timbers treated
- Downlights and vents checked
- All straw bagged and removed
Pigeons, sparrows, mynas and starlings
Most birds that nest in Melbourne homes are introduced species. Each one uses a building a little differently, so the plan changes to suit.
Feral pigeon
Columba livia
- Where it settles
- Ledges, balconies, signs, warehouse beams and under solar panels.
- The trouble
- Heavy, acidic droppings that stain and corrode, plus cooing from before dawn.
- What we do
- Pigeon control Melbourne jobs use spikes, netting or wire on the roost, after a full clean.
House sparrow
Passer domesticus
- Where it nests
- Tiny gaps in eaves, gutters, wall vents and roller door boxes.
- The trouble
- Pairs nest over and over in the same gap and carry mites.
- What we do
- Nest out, mites treated, then the gap closed with mesh or new timber.
Indian mynas and starlings
Acridotheres tristis, Sturnus vulgaris
- Where they nest
- Roof cavities, lifted tiles and gutters, often in noisy groups.
- The trouble
- Large, messy nests, mites, and mynas pushing native birds out of the area.
- What we do
- Indian myna control and starling control start with closing the roof, as the nest spot is the draw.
Fixing the eave, tile or gutter gap birds use
A bird only needs a gap the size of a golf ball. Once a sparrow or myna has found one, it tells the rest of the street. So after the nest is out we repair the opening properly. Rotten eave lining is cut out and replaced, slipped tiles are re bedded, and the open gap between the tiles and the gutter is closed with bird comb or galvanised mesh that still lets water drain.
We also mesh wall and exhaust vents, cap open pipe ends, and fit brush strips to roller door boxes. If a possum or rats have been using the same holes, our possum removal and rodent teams can be booked on the same visit.
- Eave lining replaced
- Tiles re bedded
- Gutter gaps combed
- Vents meshed
- Pipe ends capped
- Roller door brush strips
Found a bird nest in the roof? Do not pull it out yet.
Tearing out a nest without treating it sends the mites straight into the house, and a native bird nest with eggs must be left alone by law. WhatsApp us a photo on 0478 661 110 first.
Bird nest removal in five steps
The same order on every job, so nothing is missed and the birds have nowhere to go back to.
Tell us what you see
Where the birds go in, how high it is, and any bites or smell. A photo helps us pick the right gear.
Identify and inspect
We confirm the bird species, find every nest and mark each gap along the roofline.
Clear the nest
Nest, eggs, droppings and straw are bagged. Gutters under the nest are cleaned out.
Treat for mites
The nest area, surrounding timbers and ceiling openings are treated.
Repair and proof
Gaps repaired or meshed, and spikes or netting fitted where birds roost.
Bird nest removal cost in Melbourne
Bird nest removal starts from $200. That covers a standard nest at a reachable height. Proofing and repairs are measured up and quoted before we start.
Bird nest removal
Nest cleared and the area treated for mites
Starting fromYou approve the full price first
Included in the from $200 price
- Inspection of the nest and roofline
- Nest, eggs and droppings removed
- Nest area treated for bird mites and lice
- Gutter under the nest cleared
- All material bagged and taken away
- Photos of what we found
- Written quote for any proofing or repairs
- 2 year guarantee on the spot we clear and close
What can change your bird control cost
- Height and access. Single storey eaves are quick; a three storey facade may need extra ladders or an elevated platform.
- Number of nests. Starlings and mynas often nest in several spots along one roofline.
- Size of the repair. Meshing one gutter run costs less than replacing a length of rotten eave lining.
- Type of proofing. Spikes on a ledge are priced by the metre; bird netting Melbourne jobs are priced by the area covered.
- Droppings build up. Years of pigeon droppings on a balcony or roof take longer to clean safely.
- Native birds. If a native nest is active, we come back once it is empty to finish the proofing.
Is bird nest removal legal, and what does the 2 year guarantee cover?
It depends on the bird. Here is how we handle it on every job, and what our paperwork covers.
Pest birds and native birds
Feral pigeons, house sparrows, common starlings and Indian mynas are introduced species, and their nests can be removed.
Native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. If a native nest has eggs or chicks, we leave it, come back once the birds have gone, then clear and proof the spot.
Our 2 year guarantee
Every bird nest removal we clear and close carries a 2 year guarantee, written on your job sheet.
If birds get back in and nest in the spot we cleared and repaired within 2 years, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Bird nest removal near me: suburbs we cover
Our bird control crew covers the CBD, the bayside suburbs and the growth areas in the north, west and south east, 24/7. A few of the areas we are in each week:
Is my suburb covered?
Searched for bird nest removal near me or bird control near me? Enter your suburb, or tap one of the names, and it goes straight into your quote form.
Inner Melbourne
North
West
East
South East
Bayside
Your bird nest removal questions
Price, the law, the mites and the mess. If yours is not here, ring us.
How much does bird nest removal cost in Melbourne?
Bird nest removal starts from $200, which includes clearing the nest and treating the area for mites. Spikes, netting and repairs are measured and quoted in writing before any work starts.
What does the 2 year guarantee cover?
The spot we cleared and closed. If birds get back in through our work and nest there again within 2 years, we come back and put it right at no charge.
Is it legal to remove a bird nest?
For introduced birds such as pigeons, sparrows, starlings and Indian mynas, yes. Native birds are protected, so an active native nest is left until the birds have gone. See the rules above.
Why am I getting bitten since the birds left?
That is usually bird mites. They leave an empty nest looking for a new host and come through gaps in the ceiling. Treating the nest area and removing the material stops the supply.
Do bird spikes hurt the birds?
No. The spikes are blunt. They simply make the ledge too awkward to land on, so the birds go and sit somewhere else.
Bird spikes or bird netting, which is better?
Spikes suit narrow ledges, beams and gutters. Netting suits bigger open spaces like courtyards, balconies and loading docks where birds fly in to roost. Often a building needs both.
Can you get rid of Indian mynas?
We remove their nests and close the roof so they cannot breed in your home, which is the most useful part of Indian myna control for a house. Their numbers in a whole area are a council matter.
Do you clean up pigeon droppings?
Yes, it is part of most pigeon removal Melbourne and pigeon nest removal jobs. We wet the droppings down before scraping so dust does not blow around, bag them and wash the area. Large balcony or roof clean ups are quoted separately.
Birds are nesting under my solar panels. Is that the same job?
It is a separate service with its own mesh and clips. Our solar panel bird proofing page explains it.
Do you fix the damage the birds caused?
Yes. We replace broken eave lining, re bed tiles, clear and repair gutters and mesh vents, as covered in our repair work.
Can you come today?
We answer 24/7, including weekends. Nests over doorways, blocked gutters before rain and bird mite bites can often be seen the same day.
Do you do commercial bird proofing?
Yes. We fit spikes and netting to shops, cafes, warehouses and strata buildings, with a written report after the job.
