Starling Control in Sheffield
Starlings chattering and scratching in your roof or eaves? Apex Pest Control Ltd fits humane proofing across Sheffield that seals the gaps they nest in — without harming the birds.
Apex is a family-run Sheffield business led by founder Tony Johnson. Starlings are protected, so the team works within the law — proofing the roof, and only managing a nest under the proper licence where it's justified.
BPCA-Certified Member
Fully Insured
7 Days a Week
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides humane starling control in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, from its Sheffield head office. Apex surveys the roof, then proofs the small gaps under tiles, eaves and soffits where starlings get into the void to nest — using mesh, netting and spikes. Starlings are protected, so it's exclusion-led and never harms them. Founder Tony Johnson and the local team proof Sheffield roofs against starlings 7 days a week, with no call-out fee and every job quoted from a free survey.
What Apex Starling Control in Sheffield Includes
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides a complete, humane starling service for Sheffield homes and businesses.
Every job starts with a survey of the roof, eaves, soffits and gutters to find where starlings are getting into the void.
Mesh and proofing close the small entry gaps under tiles, eaves and soffits where they nest, with netting, spikes and post-and-wire added on ledges and roosting spots where needed.
All roof and eaves work is carried out at height to health-and-safety standards, with access equipment where needed.
For more on starlings and the law, see the Apex guide to bird control.
Every Starling Job Includes
- A survey of the roof, eaves, soffits and gutters to find the entry points
- Mesh and proofing over the small entry gaps under tiles, eaves and soffits
- Netting, spikes and post-and-wire on ledges and roosting spots where needed
- All work at height carried out to health-and-safety standards
- Humane, licence-aware exclusion — never harming the protected birds
- A free survey and written estimate, with no call-out fee
How We Treat It
How Apex Handles Starlings in Sheffield
Apex follows a clear four-step process on every Sheffield starling job, so you always know what happens next.
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Free survey
The technician checks the roofline, eaves and soffits and finds the gaps starlings use to reach the void.
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Work within the law
Starlings are protected, so Apex proofs to exclude them and only deals with an active nest under the relevant licence where justified.
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Seal and proof
Mesh closes the entry gaps under the tiles and eaves, with netting, spikes or wire added on roosting spots — humane exclusion, never harming the birds.
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Work safely at height
Access gear is set up to reach the eaves and roofline safely, to health-and-safety standards.
Proofing is best fitted outside the breeding season — before nesting starts, or after the young have fledged.
Why Sheffield Homeowners Choose Apex Pest Control
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, family-run pest control company with its head office in Sheffield, a BPCA-certified member, trusted across South and West Yorkshire. The company was founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years across pest control, forestry and wildlife. You deal directly with Tony and the local team, including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson — not a national call centre.
"I founded Apex in Sheffield and I still write the advice on this site. When you call, you get our local team — we survey the roof, proof the gaps starlings nest in, and keep them out humanely and within the law."
- Founded by Tony Johnson — 40 years across pest control, forestry & wildlife
- Local Sheffield team, including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson
- Humane, licence-aware proofing that excludes starlings without harm
- Work at height to health-and-safety standards, with access equipment
- BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified
Founded on Experience
Founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years across pest control, forestry and wildlife, and authors the Apex pest reference library.
Open 7 Days
Apex works 7 days a week, so starlings nesting and scratching in your Sheffield roof are surveyed promptly by the local team — not a call centre.
Humane & Lawful
Starlings are protected, so Apex proofs the roof to exclude them and only deals with an active nest under the relevant licence where justified.
Member & Insured
BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, carrying £5M public liability insurance.
Apex is a BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, and carries £5M public liability insurance. Call the local Sheffield team · 0114 349 1098.
Do We Cover Your Area in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers all of Sheffield and the S postcodes — from the city centre out to Hillsborough, Stocksbridge and Chapeltown — including Crookes, Walkley, Ecclesall, Broomhill, Nether Edge, Heeley and Handsworth. Click any area below to centre it on the map.
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Starling Control Across Sheffield
Explore our local area pages — detailed coverage for every key Sheffield district.
Starling Control Done Humanely and Lawfully
Every Apex starling job is humane, legal and carried out by qualified technicians to proper safety standards.
Starlings are protectedThe starling is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and is a Red-listed species, so Apex proofs and excludes rather than harming them.
Licence-aware nest workAny work on an active nest is done only under the relevant general licence and where genuinely justified.
BPCA-certified, RSPH Level 2Every starling survey and roof-proofing install by a qualified, insured technician.
Humane exclusionMesh, netting, spikes and wire keep starlings out of the roof without injuring them.
£5M public liability insuranceEvery starling job is covered, with all roof and eaves work to H&S standards.
Real Apex Bird Proofing in Sheffield & Yorkshire
Netting and spikes are what keep starlings off the roofline for good. Here is real Apex bird-proofing across Sheffield and Yorkshire — the same humane methods used to shut starlings out of the roof.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Starling Control Cost in Sheffield?
Starling control is quoted from a free survey, because the price depends on the roof, the height and access, and the proofing it needs.
Survey-led pricing
Quoted from a free survey
free written estimate · no call-out fee
- A free survey of the roof, eaves and soffits before any work begins
- A free written estimate matched to the roof, height and access
- The price you're quoted is the price you pay — no obligation
- You deal with the local Sheffield team, not a call centre
Apex Pest Control Ltd gives you a free written estimate with no call-out fee and no obligation. View our full price list.
What Apex Customers Say
"Knowledgeable and professional; advised rather than upselling treatment."
"Quick, punctual, knowledgeable, trustworthy and reassuring."
"A gem of a company — used them for years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed."
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Identification
Signs Starlings Are Nesting in Your Sheffield Roof
Spotting where starlings are getting in is the first step to sealing them out — here is what to look for.
Chattering and scratching overhead
Busy, noisy activity in the roof void or eaves, loudest at dawn.
Birds going in under the tiles or eaves
Starlings repeatedly disappearing into a gap at the roofline.
Nesting material poking out
Straw and debris hanging from under tiles, soffits or the gutter.
Fouling on the wall below
Droppings streaking the wall under the entry point.
Mites or insects indoors
Bird mites from a nest finding their way into the rooms below.
Hearing any of this? Call 0114 349 1098 — Apex will check the roofline and quote before any work begins.
Why Starlings Nest in Sheffield Roofs
Apex Pest Control Ltd deals with starlings right across Sheffield, especially on the city's older terraced and semi-detached housing.
Starlings are cavity nesters, and the small gaps under worn tiles, eaves and soffits on an older roof give them an easy way into the warm void to nest. They return to the same spot each spring and often nest in loose groups, so several pairs can use one roofline.
The noise, fouling and bird mites left behind are what bring most people to call. Proofing the gaps — once any nesting is finished and within the law — is the humane, lasting way to keep them out.
Sheffield at a Glance
Pest Intelligence
The Starling — What You're Dealing With
The bird in Sheffield roofs is the common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) — a glossy, speckled black bird famous for its noisy chatter and its huge winter "murmuration" flocks.
Starling Control in Sheffield — Your Questions Answered
Answers to the questions Sheffield residents ask most often about starling control. Each answer is self-contained and mirrored in the page schema.
How much does starling control cost in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd quotes starling control from a free survey, because the price depends on the roof, the height and access, and the proofing needed. The survey costs nothing, and the written estimate comes with no call-out fee and no obligation to book.
Is it legal to remove starlings or their nests?
Starlings are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so they and active nests can't simply be removed. Apex proofs the roof to exclude them, and only deals with a nest under the relevant general licence where there's a genuine justification.
How do you stop starlings nesting in the roof?
Apex seals the small gaps under tiles, eaves and soffits with mesh, and adds netting, spikes or wire on roosting spots. It stops starlings reaching the void without harming them.
When is the best time to proof against starlings?
Outside the breeding season — ideally before they start nesting in spring, or after the young have fledged. Proofing an active nest is restricted by law, so timing matters.
Will it deal with the noise, mess and mites?
Yes. Starling nests bring chattering and scratching noise, fouling and bird mites. Apex clears and cleans the affected area where needed, then proofs the gaps so it doesn't return.
Do scarers, hawk kites or sonic gadgets sort starlings out?
Not for long. Plastic scarers, hawk kites and sonic boxes are quickly ignored once starlings learn they're harmless, and they don't close the gaps the birds nest in. Sealing the roofline with mesh and netting is what actually keeps them out, which is why Apex proofs rather than relying on deterrent gadgets.
Do you harm or cull the starlings?
No. Apex is proofing-led and never culls or harms the birds — the mesh and netting simply keep them out of the roof, and any nest work is licensed and a last resort.
Do you cover my Sheffield postcode?
Apex covers the whole Sheffield area and the S postcodes, including Hillsborough, Crookes, Walkley, Ecclesall, Broomhill, Nether Edge, Heeley, Handsworth, Chapeltown and Stocksbridge. Call 0114 349 1098 to confirm.
Still have questions about starling control in Sheffield? Call 0114 349 1098 — the local team can survey the roof and book your free starling survey 7 days a week.
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Keep Starlings Out of Your Sheffield Roof — Book a Free Survey
Starlings nesting and scratching in the roof, with the noise and mess that brings? Apex Pest Control Ltd will survey the roofline and fit humane, licence-aware proofing that seals the gaps — with a free survey and no call-out fee. Speak to the BPCA-certified Sheffield team and book your free starling survey at a time that suits you.
- 0114 349 1098 — Sheffield local line
- info@apex-pest-control.co.uk
- Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–1pm
- Serving Sheffield & South Yorkshire
- Head office: 54 Baxter Drive, Birley Carr, Sheffield, S6 1GH
Serving Sheffield & South Yorkshire · Apex Pest Control Ltd, Company No. 16815959 · Head office: 54 Baxter Drive, Birley Carr, Sheffield, S6 1GH.