Bat box install in Honiton
Looking for professional bat box install help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable pet services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Honiton
Bat box mounted securely at the right height and orientation. Proper installation in the best location to encourage local bats to roost - doing your bit for Devon's bat populations.
### Help Honiton's Bats Find a Home
Devon's bat populations need **roosting spots**, and modern buildings don't provide many. Bat boxes are brilliant for conservation, but only if they're **mounted properly** in the right place.
Too low? Bats won't use it. Wrong orientation? Too cold or too hot. Wonky or insecure? Falls off in the first winter storm. Placement matters hugely.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Bats often roost in groups of different boxes throughout the year, moving around with the seasons - so having 2-3 boxes in different spots really increases your chances.
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### Why Placement Matters
Here's what makes the difference between an empty box and a thriving bat roost:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | 3-5m high with clear flight path | Too low, branches in the way | | South/west-facing for warmth | North-facing, always cold | | Securely fixed to last years | Loose, falls off in wind | | Near trees/hedges for feeding | Middle of open lawn |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assessment** | Best location identified based on your site | | **Mounting** | Box securely fixed at correct height and angle | | **Advice** | Tips on attracting bats and what to look for |
**📦 You're Left With** - Bat box mounted securely - Proper height and orientation - Clear flight approach - Contribution to bat conservation
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### Pricing Guide
Simple, fixed price for most bat box installations:
| Scenario | Time | You'll Pay | |----------|------|------------| | Single bat box (wall or tree) | 30 mins | **£60** | | Additional boxes same visit | +20 mins each | **+£25 each** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Multiple boxes done together saves you money.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Wildlife gardening** - attract bats to help control garden insects
✅ **Barn conversions** - replace lost natural roosting spots
✅ **Eco projects** - support local biodiversity and conservation
✅ **School projects** - educational and encourages bat monitoring
Why Choose Us for Bat box install in Honiton?
Securely mounted to last years
Correct height and orientation for bats
Advice on best placement location
Help local bat conservation
What to Expect
### Step 1: Location Check I'll walk your garden or building to find the best spot - good height, right direction, clear flight path, and near bat feeding areas like hedges, ponds, or woodland. ### Step 2: Secure Mounting Using proper fixings for the surface (brick, wood, or tree), I mount the box securely so it'll stay put for years. Height and angle are key. ### Step 3: Advice & Tips Quick chat about what to look for, how to check for bat droppings (sign they're using it), and how to report bat sightings to help Devon bat conservation efforts.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton 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 Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🦇 **Bat droppings nearby?** Let me know if you've seen evidence of bats already - I can position boxes to match their existing flight paths and feeding patterns. **Multiple boxes?** Bats roost differently in summer vs winter, and different species prefer different box styles. Having variety increases your success rate - I can advise on spacing and orientation. **All UK bats are protected**, so once they move in, you can't disturb them. But that's the whole point! Bat boxes are completely low-maintenance - just check annually for signs of use and let nature do its thing. **Devon's bat species** include pipistrelle (common and soprano), brown long-eared, and several others. Your garden could be supporting rare species - part of why proper bat box installation matters in Exeter's older residential areas with mature trees.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bat box install in Honiton
Where should a bat box be mounted?
Ideally 3-5 metres high on a south or west-facing wall, tree, or building. Bats like warmth and need a clear flight path underneath. I'll assess your space and advise on the best spot - it makes a huge difference to whether bats actually use it.
Can you mount bat boxes on trees?
Yes - I use proper tree-friendly fixings that don't damage the bark or restrict growth. Need to pick a reasonably mature tree (at least 20cm diameter) for stability. Oak, beech, and ash are bat favourites.
Do I need to buy the bat box first?
Either way works. If you've already got one, I'll fit it. If not, I can advise on which type to get - there are different designs for different bat species, and Devon has pipistrelles, long-eared bats, and several others.
Will bats definitely use it?
No guarantees - bats are fussy! But correct placement massively improves your chances. South or west-facing, good height, clear approach, near trees or water - these all help. Sometimes takes a season or two for bats to discover it.
How many bat boxes should I have?
Bats like options - having 2-3 boxes in different locations gives them choices depending on weather and roosting needs. Happy to fit multiple boxes in one visit if you're keen to really support the local bat population.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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