Define the cleaning area
Specify roof sections, walls, walkways or balcony surfaces and whether public access needs managing. Ask what preparation, disposal and reporting are included. Photographs are useful, but the contractor may need to inspect before confirming the scope.
Discuss prevention separately
Ask whether the quote includes proofing, identifies nesting concerns and provides a maintenance plan. Wildlife protections must be assessed before disturbing relevant areas. Comparing these details makes it easier to judge like-for-like proposals and understand whether the job addresses current contamination alone or also recommends work to reduce repeat soiling.
Clarify any access equipment
Scaffolding, lifting equipment or managed access may affect both cost and scheduling. Ask whether those arrangements are included and what site permissions are needed. That makes the proposal easier to compare and avoids an apparently complete cleaning quote depending on an unarranged access method.
Further reading: NatureScot guidance on protected birds.
Help for your property
Rapid Response Pest Control covers Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Tell us your postcode, what you have noticed and which areas are affected so we can discuss a suitable inspection.
Call 0131 440 3263Or email pestcontrolrapidresponse@gmail.com with your enquiry.