Bird Proofing in Fountain
Bird Proofing, Fountain-Specific
Bird and squirrel pressure is real across Fountain. Decoys, foil strips, and ripping out nests don't hold — roof pigeons figure out nothing's actually a threat, and squirrels come back through whatever gap the previous round left open. The only thing that works long-term is sealing the gap.
We pull out the existing nesting and droppings, clean the array faces, then run galvanized mesh around the perimeter so birds and squirrels physically can't get back into the space underneath. Once the gap is closed they move on. Animal damage is excluded from every panel and inverter warranty we've seen, which is why most Fountain homeowners end up doing this once instead of paying for repeat cleanups and chewed-wire repairs.
What We Handle
- Nest, droppings, and debris removal — full under-array cleanout before the guard goes on
- Galvanized critter-guard mesh perimeter — fits around the array, not drilled into the roof deck
- Panel-face cleaning included — no extra cleaning call needed
- Wiring inspection while we're up there — anything chewed gets flagged
FAQs About Bird Proofing in Fountain
What Fountain homeowners ask us most often about bird proofing for their solar system.
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Do you serve Fort Carson military families?
Yes — Fountain and the Fort Carson area are home territory. We're veteran-owned, used to working around deployments, PCS moves, and tenant changeovers if you're renting your house out during a station change. -
Is critter guard really worth the cost?
If you already have birds or squirrels under there, yes. A single squirrel can do $2,000+ of chewed-wire damage in 48 hours, and animal damage is excluded from every panel and inverter warranty we've seen. Mesh once is cheaper than repeat cleanups and rewiring. -
How much does critter guard cost?
Most residential retrofits run $1,400-$2,000 depending on array size and roof access. Done at the same time as a new system it's cheaper ($500-$1,500); retrofit is a 30-50% premium because it's a separate truck roll and sometimes partial panel removal. -
My Fountain panels get hit with prairie dust constantly. Will service actually help?
Yes — the prairie wind south of the Springs carries fine dust that builds film on panels faster than in more sheltered neighborhoods. If you've never had it done, the first cleaning or inspection usually moves the needle visibly. -
My installer's out of business — Titan, Pink Energy, ADT, Sunnova. Can you still service?
Yes. We service every brand and every installation, including orphaned systems. Your panel and inverter manufacturer warranties usually still hold even if the installer is gone — we pick up the service side and help with whatever RMA paperwork is needed.