Bird bath cleaning in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional bird bath cleaning help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Bird bath scrubbed clean, algae removed, disinfected and refilled with fresh water. Quick job that keeps your garden birds healthy and happy.
### Keep Your Garden Birds Healthy
**Dirty bird baths spread disease** between birds and attract mosquitoes. Clean water = healthy birds visiting your garden year-round.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Position bird baths in partial shade - water stays fresher longer and doesn't evaporate as fast in summer. Near a shrub gives birds quick cover from predators.
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### Why Regular Cleaning Matters
It's not just about appearance - **dirty water actually harms the birds** you're trying to help.
| ✅ Clean Bath | ❌ Dirty Bath | |--------------|---------------| | Fresh water, birds drink safely | Stagnant water, disease spreads | | Clear bowl, easy to see predators | Algae-covered, birds avoid it | | Regularly used by multiple species | Ignored or breeding mosquitoes |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Quick Service**
- Bath emptied and scrubbed clean - Algae, bird droppings, and grime removed - Disinfected with bird-safe product - Rinsed thoroughly and refilled - Checked for stability
**📦 Takes 15-20 Minutes**
This is a **£60 minimum visit** job - genuinely quick, but I still have to travel to you. Makes most sense as an add-on when I'm doing other garden work, or for customers who can't manage it themselves.
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### Pricing
**£60 minimum visit** covers: - Cleaning one bird bath - If I'm already there for other garden help, can be added on
**Makes sense if:** - I'm doing other garden work anyway - You have mobility issues - You've got multiple bird baths to clean
**Probably overkill if:** - This is literally all you need - You're able to do it yourself
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Elderly customers** - where bending and scrubbing is difficult
✅ **Add-on service** - while doing other garden maintenance
✅ **Multiple bird baths** - large garden with several to maintain
✅ **Spring prep** - getting the garden ready for summer
Why Choose Us for Bird bath cleaning in Ottery St Mary?
Bath scrubbed and disinfected
Algae and grime removed
Refilled with fresh water
Positioned safely if needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Empty & Scrub Empty out the old water, scrub the bowl with a stiff brush to remove algae, bird droppings, and any slime. ### Step 2: Disinfect & Rinse Apply bird-safe disinfectant, leave briefly, then rinse thoroughly - no chemical residue left behind. ### Step 3: Refill & Position Fill with fresh water to the right depth (2-3 inches ideal). Check it's stable and positioned safely.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🐦 **Daily in summer:** In hot weather, just top up the water daily and do a full clean weekly. Birds get through a lot of water when it's warm. **Positioning:** Ideal spot is partial shade, near cover (shrubs/trees) but open enough that cats can't ambush bathing birds. About 1-2 metres from cover is perfect. **Winter use:** Birds need water in winter too, especially when everything's frozen. Break ice daily in cold snaps, or add a ping pong ball - it moves with the wind and helps prevent total freezing. **Depth matters:** 2-3 inches maximum. Deeper than that and small birds won't use it. Shallower edges sloping to a deeper centre works best. **Multiple species:** You'll get different birds at different times - robins bathe morning and evening, blackbirds midday, sparrows in groups. Worth having water available all day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bird bath cleaning in Ottery St Mary
Why would I pay someone to clean a bird bath?
Honestly, most people wouldn't - this is really for elderly customers who can't manage bending and scrubbing, or as an add-on when I'm doing other garden work. It's included as a service because some people genuinely appreciate the help.
How often should bird baths be cleaned?
Ideally once a week in summer when they're heavily used. Minimum once a month. Dirty water spreads disease between birds, and slimy bird baths don't get used.
What do you use to clean it?
Hot water and a stiff brush, plus a bird-safe disinfectant. No harsh chemicals - birds will be drinking this water. I'll rinse it thoroughly before refilling.
Will you move the bird bath if needed?
Yes, if it needs repositioning for shade, away from cats, or on more level ground, I can sort that out. Stone baths are heavy though - might need two people for those.
What about fixing cracks or leaks?
I can advise on whether it's fixable, but ceramic and concrete bird baths that are cracked usually can't be repaired permanently - they'll leak again. Might be time for a replacement.
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