Unique to Wildcare, the Soffit Bat Box is designed to make use of the unused space above the soffit on a standard roof structure. Once installed, it is virtually invisible from the outside, providing a discreet roosting opportunity for crevice-dwelling bat species.
The box is designed for installation behind the soffit board, with bats accessing the roost through a narrow entrance slot cut into the back of the soffit against the external wall. A specially designed plate is then fixed through into the bat box to secure it in place and provide a neat finish.
This self-cleaning design makes the Soffit Bat Box a practical option for developments, renovations and mitigation projects where a low-visibility bat roosting feature is required.
Key Features
- Unique to Wildcare
- Designed to utilise the space above the soffit
- Virtually invisible once installed
- Suitable for standard roof structures
- Easy to install
- Self-cleaning design
- Provides a discreet roosting space for crevice-dwelling bats
- Made from FSC hardwood exterior plywood
Suitable Species
This bat box is suitable for crevice-dwelling bat species, including Common Pipistrelle, Soprano Pipistrelle, Nathusius’ Pipistrelle, Brandt’s Bat and Whiskered Bat.
Specifications
- Material: 12-18mm FSC hardwood exterior plywood
- Dimensions: 300 x 140-250mm
- Entrance: 20mm
- Weight: 2kg
- Maintenance: Self-cleaning
Siting & Installation
The Soffit Bat Box is installed above the soffit on a standard roof structure. The entrance is created by cutting a 20mm slot into the back of the soffit board, against the external wall.
A specially designed plate is then screwed through into the bat box to secure the unit and provide a tidy external finish.
Why Provide Roosting Spaces for Bats?
Bats are an important part of healthy ecosystems. They feed on insects, contribute to natural pest control and act as useful indicators of environmental health. Providing suitable roosting opportunities can help support bat populations, particularly where natural roosting features are limited or have been lost through building work.
MATERIAL: 12-18mm FSC hardwood exterior plywood
DIMENSIONS (MM): 300 x 140-250
ENTRANCE (MM): 20
WEIGHT (KG): 12
SPECIES: Species that are termed “crevice-dwellers” include common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, Nathusius’ pipistrelle, Brandt’s bat, and whiskered bat.
SITING: The entrance is formed by cutting away a 20mm slot in the back of the soffit board against the external wall.
MAINTENANCE: Self-cleaning
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.
