Professional Seagull Control

Professional Seagull Control for Roofs, Sites & Public Areas

Seagull control is essential when gulls become aggressive, territorial, and hazardous. Herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls often dive-bomb pedestrians, foul rooftops, and block gutters. At Sky Raiders, we deliver legal, humane gull control services using trained birds of prey, licensed nest disruption, and rooftop deterrent strategies. As a result, businesses, schools, and councils can stay compliant and safe.

Why Seagull Problems Need Action

  • Aggression: Gulls will attack staff, contractors, and members of the public near nests.
  • Noise & Fouling: Constant squawking and heavy droppings damage structures and surfaces. In addition, they create ongoing cleaning costs.
  • Blocked Gutters: Nests made of sticks, bones, and waste cause leaks and flooding.
  • Health Risks: Gulls spread bacteria through droppings and scavenged waste. Furthermore, infestations increase complaints from staff and visitors.
  • Legal Issues: Duty of care to staff and visitors, especially on commercial premises.

For more detail, read our blog on seagull attacks and legal responsibility

Our Gull Control & Seagull Management Services

Falconry Deterrents

Trained hawks and falcons flown during peak nesting and feeding periods disrupt gull behaviour and discourage roosting.

Nest Disruption & Egg Removal (Under Licence)

Where permitted, we can remove or oil gull eggs to prevent hatching, in full compliance with Natural England licences.

Access Surveys & Deterrent Advice

We inspect rooftops, entry points, and recommend proofing or exclusion zones. Therefore, long-term gull management becomes achievable.

Pre-Season & Reactive Visits

Ideally, gull control starts before nesting begins. However, we also provide emergency seagull abatement mid-season when risks escalate.

Where Seagull Control Is Needed Most

  • Flat-roofed buildings
  • Warehouses and distribution centres
  • Coastal and riverside properties
  • Schools, hospitals, and public buildings
  • Landfills, food sites, and rooftops

Legal & Ethical

All gull species are protected under UK law. Consequently, control can only be carried out under licence. We handle all paperwork and operate strictly within the law — no shortcuts, no risk to your business. Moreover, recent government updates on lethal control licensing highlight the need for professional advice to stay compliant. Our humane seagull control methods respect both wildlife and legal obligations.

Sort Your Seagull Problem, The Right Way

Don’t wait until someone is attacked or the roof floods. Finally, request a survey today and speak to Sky Raiders about effective, professional seagull control. For related services, see our Bird Control Services