NorCal Solar Care
BIRD-PROOFING

Bird-proofing — stops the nesting problem at the source.

Pigeons and starlings love the gap between solar panels and the roof. Once they nest, the droppings stain the panels, the nesting material clogs roof drainage, and the noise wakes you up at 5am. Network specialists install galvanized mesh barriers around the panel perimeter — a one-time install that solves it for the life of the system. Davis and Sacramento neighborhoods with mature trees see this issue most. $480–$1,200 depending on panel count.

TYPICAL COST
$480 – $1,200
DURATION
3 – 5 hours

What gets installed

Pricing by panel count

Why mesh over spikes or sound deterrents

Common questions

Will this void my solar warranty?

No. Network specialists install the mesh using the existing panel rail-mounting hardware — no holes in panels, no modifications to the original installer's work. Warranty stays intact.

Can the panels still be cleaned with mesh installed?

Yes. The mesh doesn't interfere with rooftop access from above. Network cleaners brush over and around the mesh without issue.