The Habibat 3S Built-in Bat Box is a compact, solid concrete bat box designed to be integrated into the fabric of a building during construction or renovation. It provides an internal roosting space for building-dwelling bat species while remaining discreet within the finished façade.
The Habibat 3S is a smaller version of the Habibat 001 and can be supplied with an open or closed top for stacking. It can also be faced or coursed to suit the design of the building, helping the box blend in with the surrounding brick, block, stone, wood or render finish.
Key Features
- Compact built-in bat box for new-build and renovation projects
- Made from insulating concrete
- Single-chambered internal roost space
- Integrated V system
- Suitable for common UK building-roosting bat species
- Can be supplied with an open or closed top for stacking
- Can be faced or coursed to suit the building design
- Suitable for brick, block, stone, wood or rendered finishes
- Designed to sit discreetly within the building façade
Suitable Species
The Habibat 3S is suitable for bat species commonly found roosting in buildings in the UK, including Pipistrelle, Natterer’s, Whiskered and Brandt’s bats.
Siting & Installation
Install the Habibat 3S where it will receive as much sunlight as possible. In the UK, south, south-west or south-east aspects are generally preferred.
Position the box at least 2m above ground level, although 5m to 7m is preferable where possible. A location near the eaves or gable apex is recommended.
Avoid placing the box directly above windows, doors or wall-climbing plants, as this may increase the risk of predation by cats.
Where possible, position the box close to linear vegetation features such as hedges and treelines. These can help bats navigate between roosting and feeding areas while avoiding open, exposed spaces.
Facing Options
- Unfaced for render finish with red, blue or buff plinth
- Standard finish in smooth red, blue or buff brick
- Bespoke facing options may include brick, block, stone, wood or render finishes
Specifications
- Material: Concrete with selected facing product
- Dimensions: W215 x H300 x D102mm
- Weight: 6kg
- Design: Single chamber with integrated V system
- Plinth Colour Options: Smooth blue, smooth red or buff
Lead Time
Habibat boxes are made to order. Delivery is usually 1-2 weeks for unfaced boxes and 3-4 weeks for standard or bespoke faced boxes.
Important Information
Bats and their roosts are protected by law. Bat boxes should only be inspected where appropriate and by a suitably licensed bat worker if there is any risk of disturbance.
MATERIAL: Concrete plus facing product
The Habibat 3S can be faced with a number of products to suit the design-build. This includes brick, block, stone, wood or a rendered finish, ensuring the box is unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing.
CHOICE OF 3 PLINTH COLOURS ARE AVAILABLE:
- smooth blue
- smooth red
- buff
001 FACING OPTIONS:
- Unfaced for Render Finish with red/blue or buff plinth
- Standard Finish in smooth red, blue or buff brick
DIMENSIONS (MM): 215 x 300 x 102
WEIGHT (KG): 6
SPECIES: The Habibat box is suitable for species that are most commonly found roosting in buildings in the UK, such as Pipistrelle, Natterer's, Whiskered, and Brandt's bats.
SITING: Habibat should be located where it will receive the maximum amount of sunlight. In the northern hemisphere, this will be the southerly aspects/orientation (south, south-west and south-east).
Position Habibat a minimum of 2 metres but preferably 5 to 7 metres above the ground. Avoid placement above windows, doors and wall climbing plants, thereby reducing the likelihood of predation by cats. A position near the eaves or gable apex of the property would be preferable.
To make Habibat a potential roost for a wider range of bat species, it is helpful to consider whether there are nearby linear vegetation features such as hedges and treelines. This is because some bat species use these features for navigation between their roosting site and feeding ground and to avoid flying in open and exposed areas.
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.
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