Environmental Services: Guano Removal and Carcass Disposal
Professional cleaning and disposal of pest-contaminated commercial sites across southern England.
Where pest birds have been roosting for any length of time, getting rid of the birds is only half the job. What they leave behind — fouling, nesting material, carcasses — is a health hazard in its own right, and it has to be dealt with properly before a site can be used, proofed or handed back.
BTP provides a full cleaning and disposal service for contaminated commercial sites, carried out by our own trained technicians. We hold an Environment Agency upper tier waste carrier licence, so the waste is removed, transported and disposed of legally from start to finish.
What we do
Pigeon and gull guano removal. Roof voids, plant decks, loading bays, fire escapes, balconies, ledges, gutters — anywhere birds have been roosting. Fouling is treated with a biocide to neutralise harmful organisms and keep the dust down, bulk material is carefully scraped and bagged, and surfaces are cleaned and disinfected.
Carcass removal and disposal. Dead birds and animals in roof spaces, ducts, voids and open areas, removed and disposed of through an approved route.
Preparation for proofing. Cleaning is usually the first step before netting, spikes or other proofing goes in — proofing over fouling doesn’t work and doesn’t last.
This service is for commercial and industrial sites. We don’t offer domestic loft clearances.
Why it matters
Bird droppings carry organisms that can cause respiratory illness and infection, and dried guano turns to dust that’s easily breathed in — which is why it can’t just be swept up. It’s also acidic, corroding stone, metalwork, paint and roofing, and it blocks gutters and drains. Left in place it keeps attracting birds and insects, and on any site with staff, contractors or the public it’s a duty-of-care problem.
How it works
- Survey. We assess the extent of the contamination, access, and what protective measures are needed.
- Quote. A written proposal covering the clean, disposal and any proofing recommended.
- The work. Technicians in full protective equipment treat, remove and clean. Working at height is carried out by IPAF-qualified staff.
- Disposal. Waste is bagged, removed under our waste carrier licence and sent to our approved disposal contractor — normally for incineration. Waste transfer notes are provided where required, giving you an auditable paper trail.
Frequently asked questions
We'd advise against it. Dry guano releases dust that carries pathogens, and without the right respiratory protection, biocide treatment and disposal route it's a risk to staff and, potentially, a breach of waste regulations. It's a job for trained people with the right kit.
No — and please don't. Pressure-washing atomises the fouling into a fine mist that's far easier to breathe in, and spreads contamination across the site. The safe method is to treat it with a biocide first, let it dampen down, then scrape and bag it by hand.
Not always. Because droppings are acidic, white staining sometimes remains on stone, render or metal after cleaning. It's inert and has been treated, but it may not disappear completely, and we'll tell you at the survey what to expect.
It's removed under our Environment Agency upper tier waste carrier licence and sent to our approved disposal contractor, normally for incineration. Waste transfer notes are provided where required, so you have an auditable paper trail.
Yes. Cleaning and proofing are usually done as one job, so the birds don't come back to a freshly cleaned site. See our pigeon and gull pages for the options.
It depends on the amount of fouling, the access and whether proofing is needed, so we quote after a survey. The survey is free.
Need a site cleaned?
Call us on 01525 863 951 or use the contact form to arrange a free site survey.