Bird nest removal costs $100 to $2,000 for most homeowners, with Angi and HomeAdvisor both publishing a $600 national average.1,2 Fixr publishes a $500 national average within a $350 to $650 range, from a guide updated in 2022.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated August 2022. Your price depends on the bird species, the number of nests, and where the nest is located.
Safety note: the CDC says histoplasmosis is caused by breathing in spores of a fungus that lives in soil, and that it also spreads in bird and bat droppings that mix with soil; it does not spread between people or between people and pets.4
$600
national average (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$100–$2,000
typical range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$500
national average (Fixr, 2022)
$350–$650
average range (Fixr, 2022)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $600 national average; most jobs $100 – $2,000 depending on species, number of nests, and accessibility | Cleanup add-on $50 – $300; labor $50 – $100 per hour |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $600 average; same $100 – $2,000 normal range | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Aug 2022) | $500 national average covering assessment, single-bird live capture, and nest removal with relocation and cleanup; average range $350 – $650; low-end $200 (assess and remove nests from an attic); high-end $2,000 (assessment, capture, and nest removal, plus netting and sealing gaps) | Average covers a defined job scope |
The sibling pair publishes identical headline figures, presented as published. Fixr’s figures are separately published and older (August 2022), with no shared sourcing stated, and its average covers a defined job scope.
Cost by bird type
Angi publishes the table below; HomeAdvisor publishes matching figures for the rows it covers (pigeon flocks, robins, and barn swallows).1,2
| Bird | Average removal cost (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Crow | $100 – $300 |
| Pigeon (single bird) | $100 – $300 |
| Pigeon (flock) | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Robin | $100 – $350 |
| House martin | $300 – $500 |
| House sparrow | $300 – $500 |
| Barn swallow | $100 – $650 |
| Woodpecker | $450 – $650 |
Fixr (2022) publishes its own per-type figures.3
| Bird | Average removal cost (Fixr, 2022) |
|---|---|
| Crow | $100 – $300 |
| Pigeon | $100 – $300 |
| Wren | $100 – $300 |
| Bluebird | $300 – $500 |
| House sparrow | $300 – $500 |
| House martin | $300 – $500 |
| Barn swallow | $450 – $650 |
| Woodpecker | $450 – $650 |
The crow, pigeon, house sparrow, house martin, and woodpecker rows match across the two presentations; these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing. The barn swallow row differs ($100 – $650 at Angi/HomeAdvisor; $450 – $650 at Fixr); the sources don’t explain the difference, so the two are not compared directly. Wren and bluebird rows appear only at Fixr, while robin and flock pigeon rows appear only at Angi/HomeAdvisor.
Cost by nest location
The two presentations scope these figures differently: Angi and HomeAdvisor bundle the listed preventative measure into each location figure, while Fixr prices removal with labor included.1,2,3
| Nest location | Average cost (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Chimney (includes a screen) | $175 – $800 |
| Eaves / roof overhang (includes mesh wiring) | $300 – $1,000 |
| Roof (includes humane spikes) | $300 – $2,000 |
| Vents, per vent | $200 – $500 |
| Attic | $300 – $600 |
| Gutters, per 200 square feet (includes gutter guards and sealant) | $1,350 – $1,700 |
| Nest location | Average cost (Fixr, 2022, labor included) |
|---|---|
| Attic | $100 – $300 |
| Garage | $100 – $300 |
| Light fixtures | $100 – $300 |
| Chimney | $200 – $500 |
| Gutters | $200 – $500 |
| Solar panels | $200 – $500 |
| Vent | $200 – $500 |
| Eaves | $200 – $800 |
| Soffit | $200 – $800 |
| Roof | $300 – $1,200 |
Because the stated scopes differ, the two location tables are not compared directly.
Cost by removal method
Fixr (2022) prices the main removal and deterrent methods with labor included.3
| Method | Average cost (Fixr, 2022, labor included) |
|---|---|
| Spikes | $90 – $140 |
| Netting | $150 – $1,200 |
| Humane removal | $300 – $600 |
Fixr also prices a single-bird capture with relocation and sanitizing at around $300, and puts the average single-nest job – live capture in an easily accessible location with cleanup and relocation – at $600.
Cost by infestation severity
Angi scales its figures by the number of nests and how hard they are to reach.1
| Severity | Cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| Minor (a small, easily accessible nest) | $100 – $300 |
| Moderate (1–2 nests that may be hard to reach) | $300 – $1,000 |
| Major (several large, active nests that are hard to reach) | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Add-ons and related services
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanup (removal of feathers and droppings, plus sanitizing) | $50 – $300 | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Plastic bird spikes | from $20 per 10 feet | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Stainless steel bird spikes | about $35 per 10 feet | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Netting, 25 x 25 feet (material only) | about $100 | HomeAdvisor |
| Netting or spikes on a large building, installed | $1,000 or more | HomeAdvisor |
| Bird spikes, 2-foot section | from $40 each, plus $50 – $100 per hour labor | Fixr (2022) |
| Netting, 25 x 25 feet, installed | from $150 | Fixr (2022) |
| Removal labor | $50 – $100 per hour | Angi |
| Emergency removal | adds $100 – $200 | Fixr (2022) |
| Dead bird removal | $100 – $400 | Fixr (2022) |
| Initial assessment fee | no more than $50 – $100 | Fixr (2022) |
Angi’s cleanup figure matches HomeAdvisor’s (the two are corporate siblings). Fixr’s spike-installation labor rate matches Angi’s hourly rate; these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing.
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Bird Nest Removal Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — Bird Nest Removal Cost (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Bird Nest Removal Cost (2022)
4. CDC — About Histoplasmosis