Solar panel bird proofing · Free quote

Birds under your panels?

A few quick questions, your details, then your fixed price and a day.

Get my fixed price
  • A nest of dry grass on a metal roof, next to the corner of a solar panel Nests under panels
  • Dry leaves packed into the gap under the bottom edge of a solar panel, with rust coloured staining on the metal roof below Leaves under panels
  • The open gap under the edge of a rooftop solar panel, with lichen on the metal roof below The gap we close

We check your roof on satellite, so we can usually give you a fixed price without a visit.

Your fixed price, and a day

A few quick questions, your details, then your price. You pay nothing until the job is done.

  1. Your roof

    Step 2 of 5Your roof

    Is the house one storey or two?

    What is the roof made of?

    Do your panels have a metal frame around each edge?

    Almost all rooftop panels do.

    How do we reach the roof?

    If we get there and it needs scaffolding, you pay nothing and we book another day.

    How are your panels laid out?

    Look from the street or on Google Maps.

    Count them from the street or off your last solar invoice.

    Enter how many panels to see your price.

    Panels spread out in three or more groups need a look first. Send us your details and we work out the price and ring you.

    Panels in an L shape or in steps need a look first. Send us your details and we work out the price and ring you.

    Does it look like this?

    We check your roof on satellite before the visit. If it doesn't match what you picked, we tell you the new price first, and you can cancel free.

  2. Suburb

    Step 1 of 5

    We price the drive from Peel Street, and you see it in your total.

  3. Your price

    Step 4 of 5Your price

    Bird proofing

    Travel

    Your price is your total, GST included, with the travel to your suburb inside.

  4. Your details

    Step 3 of 5Who is the booking for?

    We use these details for your booking confirmation and to find your house on the day. We do not sell your details and we will not add you to a mailing list unless you tick the box.

    How we handle your details is in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab).

  5. Pick a day

    Step 5 of 5Pick a day

    What is included

    • Removal of nests, droppings and anything under your panels
    • Mesh fitted around the whole perimeter of your panels
    • 304 stainless steel mesh with a UV stable PVC coating.
    • Clipped to the panel frame. No drilling into your panels or your roof.
    • Photos of what was under your panels and of every side we closed, within one business day

    How you pay

    Pay on the day, once the job is done. Card or cash.

    When suits you?

    Rooftop work is weather dependent. If it is raining, we call you to move it, at no cost. Nobody works on a wet roof. If the forecast rules out your visit, we contact you by 5pm the day before. If the weather turns on the day, we call you at least an hour before your time and move you to the next slot that suits you, at no cost. You pay nothing until the job is finished.

    Moving or cancelling: free of charge up to 24 hours before your visit, with the link in your confirmation email. Inside 24 hours, please call us on (07) 4957 3511 and we will work it out with you. If we have to move or cancel your visit, we let you know as early as we can and you pay nothing for the change.

    We check your roof on satellite before the visit. If it doesn't match what you picked, we tell you the new price first, and you can cancel free.

What we do

  • We check for eggs or chicks first
  • Nests, droppings and anything under your panels come out before any mesh goes on
  • 304 stainless steel mesh with a UV stable PVC coating around the whole perimeter
  • Clipped to the panel frame. No drilling into your panels or your roof
  • Photos of what was under your panels and of every side we closed, within one business day
  • 3-year workmanship warranty, plus our 5-year warranty on the mesh
Two of our crew in harnesses on a metal roof next to a group of solar panels
Our crew on the roof

Things we found

Close up of a solar panel with white bird droppings spread across the cells
Bird droppings on the cells
A TV antenna on a metal roof between two groups of solar panels, with bird droppings on the roof around it
Droppings around a TV antenna between two groups of panels
Bird droppings and debris on the ridge of a metal roof around the base of an old antenna
Droppings and debris on the roof ridge
Dry leaves packed into the gap under the edge of a solar panel between the mounting feet, with rust stains in the channels of the metal roof
Leaves in the gap
Dry palm fronds and grass in the channel between two groups of solar panels, pushed in under the edge of the panels
Fronds under panels

Birds nest in the gap underneath and leaves build up there too. The mesh closes that gap.

What gets under your panels

A nest of dry grass on a metal roof, packed against the corner bracket of a solar panel
Nests
Looking under a solar panel along the mounting rail, with green grime and dirt built up in the channels of the metal roof
Grime in the roof channels

What our customers say

Reviews from real Mackay businesses and homes.

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Michelle d'Arx

The team came to do a Solar panel health check. They were punctual, courteous and explained what was going to happen. The report arrived day after appointment as promised with photos showing possible causes of less efficient panels. I would confidently recommend Next Phase Solar for their panel check and clean.

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Habur 0607

Had Brad out to give the panels a clean. Friendly bloke, in and out quick and they look brand new again. Cheers guys, will be booking again.

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Andrés Moreno Brito

Good service!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Brenda Bakst

We wanted a decent sized battery and they were the only ones who didn't try to talk us into something smaller. 32kWh GoodWe, installed in a day, boys were on time and left the place tidy. Brad answered every question I had, and a few after as well. Couldn't ask for better!

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Donna Snell

Very pleased with the whole experience, right from quote to saving money with no more electricity bill. The quote was very competitive and the job was done in timely manner. Would recommend Brad and the team to anyone thinking of solar

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Drew Nuckolls

Really happy with my new solar panels at home. The whole thing was smooth and stress free, and they took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions, which I really appreciated. Great service and lovely to deal with. Thank you.

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Jon Paul

Fast and easy from start to finish. I just needed a battery added and they sorted it out really quickly, much faster than I expected after hearing how long other companies take. Brad was great, clear and helpful the whole way through. Highly recommend them if you are in Mackay.

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Matt Harris

After getting a few quotes, We decided to go with Next Phase Solar and we're really glad we did. They were upfront, easy to deal with, and there were no surprises along the way. Install day went smoothly and everything works perfectly!

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Meghan Rance

I would highly recommend Next Phase Solar. 🥰 From first contact, to install and then aftercare they've been friendly, helpful and professional. The system is performing well and I'm happy with the outcome! 😁

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Wellington

Really good value. I wanted to add a battery to my setup and shopped around a fair bit, and Brad came back with the best price out of everyone I asked. No pushy sales, just a straight good deal and the job done properly. Happy customer, would recommend them to anyone in Mackay looking at solar or batteries🙏🏻

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Who does the work

  • SAA accredited installerAccreditation number S6250996
  • Fully insuredPublic liability cover to 20 million dollars
  • Working at heights certifiedRIIWHS204E · Work safely at heights

Straight answers

How do you work out the price?

We measure the metres of mesh that go around the edge of your panels. Pick how your panels are laid out in the calculator above and you see the fixed price before you book. Spread out and L shape layouts we price by phone.

Do you drill into my roof or my panels?

No. The mesh is clipped to the panel frame. No drilling into your panels or your roof.

What if there are eggs or chicks?

Before we touch anything, we check for eggs or chicks. If there are any, we stop and explain it to you in writing.

Do you do tile roofs?

Tile roofs: we ring you with the price. The same goes for roofs that need scaffolding and panels without a frame. Leave your details in the calculator above and we take it from there.

Rather talk to someone?

Call (07) 4957 3511
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