Solar Pest Protection
Solar Panel Critter Guard Installation
Pigeons, squirrels, and rats love the shaded gap under rooftop solar panels. We clear out any nests and debris, then seal the edges of your array with SolaTrim, a low-profile aluminum barrier that keeps critters out and lets air flow through. We protect any residential system, no matter who installed it.
Why It Matters
What Critters Do Under Your Solar Panels
The space between your panels and your roof is warm, dry, and hidden from predators, which makes it a favorite place to nest. Here’s what that leads to.
Chewed wiring
Squirrels and rats chew on the wires under your array. Damaged wiring can cut your production and create a fire hazard.
Nests next to live wires
Twigs, feathers, and dry leaves pile up right beside your system’s wiring and stay there until someone removes them.
Droppings on your roof
Pigeon droppings and trapped debris hold moisture against your roof, staining it and wearing it down over time.
Lost production
Damaged wiring and droppings on the glass mean your panels make less power, often without you noticing right away.
Warning Signs
Signs You Have Pigeons or Squirrels Under Your Panels
Most homeowners don’t know there’s a problem until the damage is done. Watch for these signs.
Birds already nesting under your panels? That’s where most of our installs start. We clear out nests, droppings, and debris first, so the barrier seals a clean space.
The SolaTrim Barrier
How SolaTrim Keeps Critters Out
We install SolaTrim, a barrier made for rooftop solar. It runs along the edges of your array and closes the gap between your panels and your roof.
- Rust-resistant aluminumA black coating matches the back of your panels, so the barrier blends in from the street.
- Nothing drilled into your roofSolaTrim bonds to the panel frames with a 3M industrial adhesive. No screws, clips, or holes in your roof or panels.
- Air still flows under the panelsA stamped diamond pattern lets air move under the array, so your panels stay cool while critters stay out.
- Fits any roofEach piece is cut to follow the shape of your roof, including clay and concrete tile, shingle, and flat roofs.
- Made in California
- Tested from −40°F to 300°F
- Adhesive tested in 150+ mph winds
- 10-year manufacturer warranty
Our Process
How Critter Guard Installation Works
Most installs take a few hours, depending on the size of your system.
Step 1: Inspect
A SolarTech technician checks your roof and array for nests, entry points, and any damage.
Step 2: Clean out
We remove nests, droppings, and debris from under the panels so the space is clean before it’s sealed.
Step 3: Repair
If critters have chewed any wiring, we repair it during the same visit.
Step 4: Seal the edges
We cut SolaTrim to fit your roof, bond it to the panel frames all the way around, and check for gaps.
Done in a few hours
Any roof type
Free estimates
Related Services
More Ways to Protect Your System
Solar Panel Cleaning
Droppings left on the glass? A hand cleaning on the roof clears them and includes a system check.
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Solar Panel Monitoring
Daily production tracking and alerts help you catch chewed wiring and other problems early.
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Removal & Reinstall
Getting a new roof? We take your panels down and put them back the right way. It’s a good time to add a critter guard.
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FAQs About SolarTrim Critter Guards
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A critter guard is a barrier installed around the edges of your rooftop solar array. It closes the gap between your panels and your roof, so pigeons, squirrels, rats, and other animals can’t nest underneath or chew on the wiring. It also keeps leaves and debris from collecting under the panels.
Yes. Pigeon proofing and bird proofing are other names for the same service. A critter guard keeps out pigeons and other birds, plus the squirrels and rats that nest under solar panels.
SolaTrim is made from rust-resistant aluminum with a black coating that matches the back of your panels. A stamped diamond pattern lets air flow under the array. It’s made in California and comes with a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
No. SolaTrim bonds to the panel frames with a 3M industrial adhesive, so nothing is drilled into your roof or your panels. If a panel ever needs to come off, the barrier can be removed and a new piece put in its place.
No. SolaTrim attaches to the panel frames without screws or drilling, and installing it doesn’t void your panel or inverter warranty.
Yes. SolaTrim comes with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, and our installation is covered by SolarTech’s 25-year warranty, the same as our other work.
No. SolaTrim sits below the edge of your panels, so it doesn’t shade them, and the diamond pattern keeps air moving underneath.
That’s where most of our installs start. We clear out nests, droppings, and debris from under the panels first. If critters have chewed any wiring, we repair it during the same visit.
Most installs take a few hours, depending on the size of your system. We install critter guards on all roof types, including clay and concrete tile, shingle, and flat roofs.
Critter Guard installation is available in San Diego County, for any residential solar system, no matter who installed it.
It depends on the size of your array and your roof. Estimates are free, so request one online or call (619) 485-5521.