In September 2021, we were asked by the architects at St. Michaels Church in Bournemouth to remove pigeon fouling from the bell tower before major structural works were carried out.
We removed over 60 bags of Pigeon fouling along with carcasses and nesting materials. The fouling was placed in sealed plastic bags before being placed in a hazardous waste skip. Carcasses were removed separately to be taken away for incineration. The area with then treated with a biocide to neutralise any remaining harmful pathogens and make the area safe.
While carrying out the works it became apparent that Pigeons were also getting in to a roof above the chapel adjacent to the bell tower. The church asked us to stop the Pigeons getting in. We installed stainless steel welded mesh over the louvres at one end of the roof and boarded over the door at the other end. We also replaced a missing roof tile.
Pigeon fouling from the roof space had also fallen through the ceiling and into the chapel below, contaminating the floor and a large number of kneelers that were being stored there.While removing the kneelers and decontaminating the floor, the church also asked us to remove a large number of unwanted items from the foyer next to the chapel which were very dusty and mouldy.
