Is pigeon guano actually dangerous?

Yes. Dried droppings can carry histoplasmosis, psittacosis, salmonella and cryptococcosis, plus bird mites. The risk comes from inhaling dust when deposits are disturbed, which is why the work is done under containment in respiratory protection.

Can I clean it myself?

We strongly advise against it. Sweeping or jet-washing aerosolises spores across a wide area. Employers also have duties under COSHH to control the exposure with trained operatives.

Do you remove the nests as well?

Yes, where they are inactive. If a nest contains eggs or chicks we advise on timing, as wild birds and active nests are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Ammonia odour usually clears once the deposits and contaminated insulation are gone. Where it has soaked into timber we seal the substrate and fog the space to neutralise what remains.

How long does a loft take?

A typical domestic loft is a one-day job. Heavily contaminated commercial roof spaces and plant areas can run two to five days depending on volume and access.

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Full containment with negative air and HEPA filtration
Licensed disposal of contaminated waste
Certificate of decontamination on completion

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What it is

What is pigeon guano clean?

Pigeon guano removal is the controlled clearance of bird droppings, feathers and nesting debris from lofts, roof voids, ledges, plant rooms and walkways. Dried guano releases fungal spores and bacteria when disturbed, so it cannot be swept or jet-washed safely.

When you need us

Common pigeon guano clean situations we handle

Contaminated loft or roof void
Years of accumulated droppings and nesting material above a ceiling.
Commercial ledges and plant rooms
Roof plant, gutters and walkways fouled and creating a slip and health risk.
Blocked or fouled ventilation
Air intakes and extract vents drawing contaminated dust into a building.
Bird mites in the building
Mites migrating indoors once a nest is abandoned.
Before building or roofing works
Contractors unable to start until the space is decontaminated.
Strong ammonia odour
Persistent smell from urea-heavy deposits soaked into timber or insulation.

Why Traceless

Why choose Traceless?

Airborne risk controlled

Sealed containment and HEPA filtration stop spores spreading into occupied areas.

Guano-specific chemistry

Biocides proven against the bacteria, mites and fungi carried in bird droppings.

Licensed disposal

Contaminated waste removed under our Environment Agency waste carrier licence with transfer notes.

Proofing in the same visit

We can install spikes, mesh or netting straight after the clean so birds cannot return.

Paperwork for duty of care

Method statements, risk assessments and a completion certificate for landlords, employers and insurers.

Our protocol

Every job runs on the same four steps.

01
Survey
Assess the extent of contamination, access, mite activity and whether nests are active before quoting.
02
Contain
Seal the work area, set up negative air with HEPA filtration, and protect routes in and out.
03
Strip & vacuum
Dampen, bag and remove guano, feathers, nests and contaminated insulation, then HEPA-vacuum the residue.
04
Biocide & certify
Fog and wipe every surface with virucidal biocide, deodorise, and issue a certificate of decontamination.

What's included

Every pigeon guano clean job includes the full package.

One fixed quote. No hidden add-ons for PPE, waste consignment or paperwork.

Site survey and risk assessment
Full containment and negative air filtration
Removal of guano, feathers and nesting material
Stripping of contaminated loft insulation
HEPA vacuuming of surfaces and voids
Virucidal biocide application and fogging
Odour neutralisation
Licensed disposal with waste transfer notes
Certificate of decontamination
Bird-proofing recommendations

Where we cover

Pigeon guano clean across the UK.

Nationwide 24/7 response — including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and everywhere in between.

London
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Liverpool
Sheffield
Bristol
Nottingham
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Newcastle
Kent
Essex
Surrey
Sussex

Certified & insured

Credentials your insurer accepts.

Environment Agency licensed waste carrier
NACSC-aligned protocols
BICSc-trained technicians
Public liability up to £5m
DBS-checked, uniformed staff
ISO-standard documented method statements

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Common pigeon guano clean situations we handle

Contaminated loft or roof void

Commercial ledges and plant rooms

Blocked or fouled ventilation

Bird mites in the building

Before building or roofing works

Strong ammonia odour

Why choose Traceless?

Airborne risk controlled

Guano-specific chemistry

Licensed disposal

Proofing in the same visit

Paperwork for duty of care

Every job runs on the same four steps.

Survey

Contain

Strip & vacuum

Biocide & certify

Every pigeon guano clean job includes the full package.

Pigeon guano clean across the UK.

Credentials your insurer accepts.

Tell us what's happened — reply in 15 minutes.

Answers before you call.

Is pigeon guano actually dangerous?

Can I clean it myself?

Do you remove the nests as well?

Will the smell go?

How long does a loft take?

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Bird proofing

Rodent dropping cleaning

Biohazard cleaning

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