Bird box installation in Sidmouth

Bird boxes are brilliant. They provide nesting sites where natural spots (old trees, building cavities) are scarce, they support local bird populations, and watching birds raise their young is genuinely rewarding. But positioning matters - wrong height, wrong direction, or wrong location and birds won't use them. We'll get it right.

### Why Install Bird Boxes?

Modern gardens often lack natural nesting sites. Old trees with holes are removed, new builds have no gaps, and tidy gardens don't have the dense hedges birds naturally nest in. Bird boxes fill that gap.

Devon's got loads of garden birds - blue tits, great tits, robins, wrens, sparrows. Give them a decent nest site and they'll move in, raise chicks, and eat thousands of insects in your garden. Everybody wins.

### What's Involved

Simple job but details matter. Height needs to be right (2-4 meters usually), direction needs to avoid hot sun and prevailing rain, box needs to be secure against wind and predators. We've got the ladders and know-how to position it properly.

### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| Done Right ✅ | Done Wrong ❌ | |--------------|---------------| | 2-4m high, secure mounting | Too low (cats) or too high (pointless) | | North to east facing | South-facing (chicks overheat) | | Clear flight path, slight downward tilt | Blocked access, rain gets in | | Solid fixings that won't come loose | Falls off in first storm |

### What You Get

When you book bird box installation with Hembury Contracting:

| What's Included | Details | |-----------------|---------| | 🔧 Professional mounting | Secure fixings at correct height | | 📋 Positioning advice | Best location for target species | | 🪜 Proper access equipment | Safe ladder work | | 🐦 Species guidance | What might use it |

**Plus:** - Can source boxes if you haven't got one - Multiple boxes installed in one visit (discounted) - Maintenance advice (when to clean) - Tips on making your garden more bird-friendly

### Pricing Guide

| Service | Typical Cost | Notes | |---------|--------------|-------| | Installation only (you supply box) | £25 | Half hour job | | Difficult access/high wall | £60 | Extra time/equipment | | Box supply + installation | £45-85 | Depends on box quality | | Multiple boxes (2-3+) | Discounted | Cheaper per box |

*Prices assume normal access. Very high positions or difficult locations may cost more - we'll quote accurately.*

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Install several boxes of different types (small hole, large hole, open-fronted) in different locations. Different species prefer different designs, and having options increases your chances of them being used.

### Perfect For Your Project If...

✅ You want to support local wildlife ✅ Your garden lacks natural nesting sites ✅ You enjoy watching garden birds ✅ You want natural pest control (birds eat loads of insects)