Hedgehog Houses
Professional hedgehog house installation service for residential and commercial clients seeking to support Scotland's rapidly declining hedgehog populations. With hedgehog numbers falling by over 50% since 2000, providing secure nesting and hibernation sites has become a conservation priority across urban and rural Scotland.
Conservation Priority Species
Dramatic Population Decline: Scottish hedgehog populations have experienced severe decline, making garden refuges increasingly vital for local population survival. Quality nesting sites support both breeding and hibernation, directly contributing to conservation recovery efforts.
Biodiversity Enhancement Value: Hedgehog habitat provision offers measurable biodiversity improvement suitable for NPF4 compliance and planning condition delivery. Ground-level installations integrate easily with landscape schemes while providing genuine conservation benefit.
Ecosystem Service Benefits: Established hedgehog populations provide natural pest control, consuming slugs, beetles, and other garden pests while requiring minimal ongoing habitat management.
Professional Service Applications
Supporting Ecological Consultancies: Working with qualified ecologists to implement hedgehog habitat recommendations for mitigation schemes, biodiversity enhancement projects, and species-specific conservation strategies.
Developer & Planning Projects: Professional installation service for developments requiring hedgehog habitat provision as planning conditions. Implementation of ecological specifications ensuring compliance with biodiversity enhancement requirements.
Landscape Architecture Integration: Hedgehog houses integrate seamlessly with professional landscape schemes, providing discrete wildlife habitat within maintained garden and commercial landscapes.
Private Conservation Projects: Residential clients seeking to provide essential habitat for local hedgehog populations while contributing to species conservation efforts.
Expert Installation Service
Optimal Site Selection: Professional site assessment identifies ideal locations considering shelter requirements, access routes, predator protection, and integration with existing landscape features for maximum utilisation potential.
Predator-Proof Positioning: Strategic placement ensures protection from cats, dogs, and other predators while maintaining accessibility for hedgehogs. Entrance positioning considers prevailing weather protection and territorial establishment.
Habitat Connectivity Advice: Installation service includes guidance on hedge connectivity, access gaps, and landscape features supporting hedgehog movement between territories and feeding areas.
Quality Housing Solutions
Weather-Resistant Construction: Premium hedgehog houses featuring robust materials designed for Scottish weather conditions. Waterproof construction with natural insulation properties ensures year-round habitat security.
Predator-Proof Design: Entrance dimensions and internal layout specifically sized to exclude cats and other predators while accommodating hedgehogs comfortably. Internal chambers provide secure nesting space for both hibernation and breeding.
Easy Maintenance Access: Thoughtful design enables annual cleaning and inspection without habitat disturbance. Removable roof sections facilitate autumn maintenance while preserving habitat integrity throughout active seasons.
Professional Installation Standards
Ground-Level Expertise: Secure positioning ensures houses remain stable and accessible while integrating naturally with existing landscape features. Professional installation includes site preparation and optimal orientation guidance.
Discrete Integration: Strategic placement maintains landscape aesthetics while providing essential wildlife habitat. Houses positioned to complement rather than dominate garden and commercial landscape schemes.
Long-Term Stability: Professional installation techniques ensure houses remain securely positioned through seasonal weather variations while maintaining accessibility and habitat quality.
Conservation Impact
Local Population Support: Quality hedgehog houses provide essential breeding and hibernation sites supporting local population recovery. Each installation contributes directly to species conservation at landscape scale.
Habitat Network Creation: Strategic positioning creates networks of secure sites enabling hedgehog population expansion and territorial establishment across larger landscape areas.
Measurable Biodiversity Enhancement: Installations provide quantifiable conservation benefit suitable for NPF4 compliance reporting and biodiversity enhancement documentation.
Comprehensive Service Package
Site Assessment Included: Professional evaluation determines optimal positioning considering habitat requirements, landscape integration, and long-term conservation effectiveness.
Installation & Setup: Complete installation service including site preparation, positioning, and initial habitat establishment with appropriate bedding materials and access route creation.
Management Guidance: Detailed care instructions ensure long-term habitat success including seasonal maintenance advice, monitoring guidance, and habitat enhancement recommendations.
Ideal Applications
Ecological projects implementing hedgehog conservation recommendations
Residential properties with suitable habitat features including diverse plantings and shelter areas
Commercial developments requiring discrete wildlife habitat provision for planning compliance
Rural properties supporting hedgehog corridor creation and population connectivity
Educational facilities demonstrating species conservation and habitat creation principles
Why Choose Professional Installation?
Conservation Effectiveness: Professional positioning ensures houses are located for maximum hedgehog utilisation rather than human convenience, optimising conservation outcomes and habitat success.
Quality Materials: Established relationships with conservation suppliers ensure housing meets appropriate specifications for long-term weather resistance and hedgehog comfort.
Integrated Approach: Installation service considers broader landscape habitat requirements, creating comprehensive conservation solutions rather than isolated installations.
Ready to provide essential refuge for Scotland's declining hedgehog populations? Contact Tom Angel Studio on 0141 432 1141 to discuss hedgehog house installation and arrange your comprehensive habitat assessment.
Professional hedgehog house installation supporting conservation priorities through quality habitat provision, strategic positioning, and landscape integration for measurable biodiversity enhancement.