Made for permanent outdoor use. The pins are 304 stainless, so they do not rust
Maintenance
Clear leaves and nesting material from between the pins once or twice a year
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in New Zealand. Free on orders of $75 or more; below that the only method offered is Express Delivery at $25, which is also available above the threshold as a paid upgrade. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
We give you 14 days from delivery to change your mind on an unused item. That is our own policy, not a New Zealand statutory right, because there is no statutory cooling-off period for an online purchase here. Send it back unused and in resaleable condition and we refund what you paid for it. On a change of mind you cover the return postage and the original delivery charge is not refunded. If the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, return postage included. That is a statutory right and nothing on this page limits it.
Do this when you clean the gutters rather than as a separate job. Anything you pull out of the spouting is the same material that packs down between the pins.
Stops The NestWhich is what actually blocks the downpipe
Sits On The Outer LipWhere a bird lands before it hops in
Cut To The RunSteps around brackets and joins
No ChemicalsNothing washes into the tank
About this product
A nest in the gutter is a blocked downpipe in April.
Stainless strips for the outer lip of a spouting run, the fascia line and the top of a downpipe bracket, where a nest costs more than the spikes do.
The reason to spike a gutter is not the mess, it is the blockage. A nest in a spouting run holds water against the fascia and sends the overflow down the wall.
The strip is 304 stainless pins on a clear polycarbonate base, 500 mm long, and it fixes to the outer lip of the spouting or along the fascia above it.
It steps around brackets and downpipe outlets, and it cuts with a hacksaw where a run does not divide neatly.
Fitting is a clean, dry surface and a good exterior sealant, or screws where there is something to screw into. Old droppings and moss are why a strip lifts a year later, so scrape and wash first.
Measure the whole run, divide by 50 cm and round up. A bare half metre at the end of a ledge is exactly where the birds will go.
Where to put it matters more here than on a wall ledge. The useful position is the outer lip of the gutter, because that is the perch a bird uses before it drops inside. Spiking the fascia above the gutter protects the fascia and does nothing about the gutter itself.
Rainwater collection is worth a sentence, since a lot of New Zealand properties feed a tank. These strips are stainless steel and polycarbonate with nothing to leach, so the only thing entering the water is what always did. If you fix with silicone, let it cure fully before the next rain.
One honest limitation: spikes stop a bird landing on the lip, and they do not stop leaves. If your blockages are botanical rather than avian, a gutter guard is the product you want and it is not one we sell.
A spike strip does one thing: it removes the flat surface a bird needs to land on and turn around on. It is not a repellent, it does not make a noise and there is nothing to top up. That is why it keeps working long after a decoy or a gel has stopped.
It also means placement decides the result. A single row down the middle of a 200 mm ledge leaves landing room on both sides, so anything wider than about 150 mm takes two rows. Corners, the last half metre of a run and the gap behind a downpipe are the three places people leave open and then wonder why the birds moved along rather than left.
On what these strips will not do: they are a surface treatment. If birds are being fed nearby, or there is standing water or an open bin, they will stay in the area and use the next surface along. Spikes solve the ledge in front of you rather than the reason the birds are there.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. We give you 14 days from delivery on any unused item. That is our own policy rather than a New Zealand statutory right, because there is no statutory cooling-off period for an online purchase here, and we would rather say so than imply a right you do not have. Send it back unused and in resaleable condition and we refund what you paid for it; on a change of mind you cover the return postage.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 gives you a repair, a replacement or your money back, we pay the return postage, and nothing on this page limits that. Read the detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
On the outer lip, facing up and slightly out. That is the perch a bird uses before it hops down inside, and it is the position that actually protects the run.
Can I put them on the fascia instead?
You can, and it protects the fascia. It does not protect the gutter, because a bird can still land on the lip.
Will they stop leaves blocking the downpipe?
No, and it is worth being clear about that. These stop birds. If your problem is leaf litter you want a gutter guard, which is not something we sell.
Is it safe above a rainwater tank?
Yes. The strip is stainless steel and polycarbonate and there is nothing to leach. Let any silicone cure fully before the next rain.
How do I get round the brackets?
Cut the strip and step around them. A hacksaw goes through the polycarbonate base easily.
What if there is already a nest in there?
Leave it until it is finished with. If it is a native bird, interfering with an active nest is an offence under the Wildlife Act 1953. Clear and fit afterwards.
How many do I need for a typical house?
Measure the runs you actually get birds on rather than the whole roof. Two strips per metre, rounded up.
Can I fix them to plastic spouting?
Yes, with a UV stabilised silicone adhesive. Clean the surface properly first, because plastic spouting carries a film that adhesive does not like.
What about a metal spouting?
The same, or use short self tappers if you would rather have a mechanical fix. Watch for dissimilar metals if you are on a coastal site.
Do they work on a box gutter?
On the edges, yes. A wide box gutter needs two rows, one each side.
Will they damage the gutter?
No. They are light, and adhesive fixing leaves nothing to corrode.
Can I fit them from a ladder?
People do, but a full run means moving the ladder constantly. Anything above single storey is worth a proper platform or a contractor.
Do I need to clean the gutter first?
Yes, and clean the lip you are fixing to, not just the inside. Adhesive on a dirty lip lets go.
Will they rust and stain the fascia?
The pins are 304 stainless so they will not. If you use steel screws they might, so use stainless there too.
What size are the pins?
115 mm long, 1.3 mm thick, protecting 70 mm of width from tip to tip.
Are they visible from the ground?
At gutter height, barely. The base is clear and the pins are thin.
Which birds are usually the problem in a gutter?
Starlings and sparrows nesting, and feral pigeons and mynas perching. Starlings are the ones that build the blocking nest.
Will they stop sparrows?
They stop a sparrow perching on the lip. A determined sparrow can still get into a gutter from the roof side, so on a persistent sparrow problem netting is a better answer.
Can I use them on a spouting outlet?
Around it, not over it. Never block an outlet.
How do I stop the last section being a landing pad?
Do not stop short. Run the strips to the end of the gutter and cut the last one to fit.
Can I take them off later?
With screws, easily. With silicone you will be cutting and cleaning up, so choose the fixing with that in mind.
Do they void a roof warranty?
Ask whoever gave you the warranty before you fix anything to the roof or the spouting. We cannot answer for someone else's terms.
How long do they last up there?
They are made for permanent outdoor use. We do not publish a figure in years, because the fixing and the site decide it.
Are they safe for cats getting on the roof?
The pins are blunt, so it is a deterrent rather than a hazard. On a fence line the same strips are sold as cat spikes for exactly that reason.
Do you fit them?
No, we supply only. Gutter work at height should be a contractor with the right access.
Do you do a trade price on a long run?
Yes. Send the metres through the wholesale page.
Is there anything I need to know about New Zealand law?
Yes, and it is worth reading before you fit anything. Native birds are absolutely protected under the Wildlife Act 1953, and that protection covers the nest and the eggs as well as the bird. Deterring a bird from a surface is lawful. Damaging an active nest is not. Fit outside the nesting season.
How much is delivery?
Free on orders over $75. Below that the only method offered is Express Delivery at $25, and there is no minimum order. Express is also available above $75 as a paid upgrade.
Can I return it if I ordered the wrong number of strips?
Yes. We give you 14 days from delivery to change your mind on any unused item. That is our own policy rather than a New Zealand statutory right, and it sits on top of your Consumer Guarantees Act rights, which are not affected.
Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?
Email theteam@birdspikes.co.nz. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.
The complete guide
Spouting, nests and the blocked downpipe you have not had yet
5 min readBird Spikes Company
The real cost is not the mess
A bird sitting on your spouting is untidy. A bird nesting in it is a blockage, and a blockage in a New Zealand downpour is water over the fascia, down the wall and eventually into the cavity. That is the reason this is worth doing, and it is why the timing matters: the useful moment is before the nesting season, not during it.
Fit it to the lip, not the fascia
The single most common mistake is spiking the fascia board above the gutter. It protects the fascia. It does nothing at all about the gutter, because the bird lands on the outer lip and hops down inside.
The outer lip is the position. Facing up and slightly outward, running the full length of the run.
Work around the hardware
Brackets, joiners and downpipe outlets all interrupt a run. Cut the strip and step around them; a hacksaw goes through the polycarbonate base in seconds. Never run a strip over an outlet.
Rainwater tanks
A lot of New Zealand properties collect off the roof. This strip is stainless steel and polycarbonate with nothing to leach, so it does not change what is going into the tank. If you fix with silicone, let it cure fully before the next rain rather than the same afternoon.
What it does not do
It does not stop leaves. If your blockages are botanical you want a gutter guard, which is a different product and not one we sell. Saying so here is cheaper for both of us than a return.
It also will not stop a determined sparrow, which can get into a gutter from the roof side rather than the lip. On a persistent small bird problem, net the area instead.
Doing it safely
Gutter work is ladder work, and a full run means moving a ladder a dozen times. On anything above single storey, or on a wet day, this is a contractor job. The strips will still be there next weekend.
Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we will tell you what suits it before you buy. Free delivery across New Zealand on orders over $75.
Gutter Spikes sold by Bird Spikes Company at birdspikes.co.nz. Stainless steel spike strips
fitted to the outer lip of spouting, the fascia line or downpipe brackets to stop birds landing
and nesting in a gutter run. 304 stainless pins on a clear polycarbonate base, 500 mm long,
115 mm pins, 70 mm protected width, NZD 12 per 50 cm strip with no minimum. The value is
preventing a nest that blocks a downpipe and forces overflow down the wall, rather than the mess
itself. Fitted to the OUTER LIP rather than the fascia above, because the lip is the perch a bird
uses before dropping in. Steps around brackets and outlets and cuts with a hacksaw. Contains
nothing that leaches, so it is suitable above a rainwater collection tank; silicone should be
allowed to cure before rain. It does NOT stop leaf litter: a gutter guard is the product for that
and this store does not sell one. New Zealand law: native birds and their nests are protected
under the Wildlife Act 1953, so a gutter is treated outside the nesting season. Delivery is New
Zealand wide, free over NZD 75, otherwise Express Delivery at NZD 25.
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