Handyman Luke · Coorparoo

Solar panel cleaning, pigeon proofing and possum-proofing

A gentle clean to keep your panels efficient, plus pigeon-proofing mesh and possum-proofing that seals them out without harming them.

Solar panels being cleaned with a soft, water-fed brush on an extension pole

What I can help with

Dust, pollen and bird activity all cut into how much power your panels actually produce. A gentle clean a couple of times a year keeps them working properly, and pigeon-proofing stops the problem coming back.

  • Gentle solar panel cleaning: soft brush, purified or low-residue water, no harsh chemicals
  • Pigeon-proofing mesh fitted around panel edges
  • Clearing nesting debris from under panels
  • Possum-proofing: sealing entry points in roof cavities and eaves, fitting one-way exclusion measures

Panels in Brisbane pick up a film of dust, pollen and bird droppings that rain alone doesn't shift, especially on flatter roofs. Pigeons nesting underneath add more droppings, noise and debris that can end up in your gutters. I'll look at the roof and access first, tell you what I can see, and quote the cleaning and any pigeon-proofing together so it's all done in one visit.

Pigeons roosting along a house roofline and gutter, the problem pigeon-proofing mesh keeps out from under solar panels

How I do it

  • No abrasive tools or high pressure on the panels, that protects the coating and your warranty.
  • A chemistry-informed approach to water spotting, so panels are left clean, not streaky.
  • Mesh is checked all the way around so there's no gap left for a pigeon to squeeze through.
  • Access is checked first. If a roof isn't safe to work on, I'll say so rather than risk it.

Knowing what water and products won't mark a panel's coating comes straight from years of careful lab work. More about that background.

Pricing

Solar panel cleaning is usually a fixed price based on the number of panels and roof access. The price is agreed with you before I start. How pricing works.

Where

I clean panels and fit pigeon-proofing across Coorparoo, Norman Park, Holland Park and nearby southside suburbs with safe roof access. See the full service area.

Good to know

Possums are a protected native species in Queensland, so I proof rather than trap, and I make sure they're out before sealing up. I check roof access when I quote, so you'll know upfront what's involved.

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Got a job that needs doing?

Call or text Luke on 0478 119 616, or send a few details and a photo. I'll get back to you with an honest answer and a price.