External Bat Products:

The loss of natural roosting features in trees and buildings has reduced the shelter available to bats across the UK.

External bat boxes provide additional roosting opportunities on existing buildings, suitable trees and other structures. They offer a practical way to support bats in residential and commercial developments, gardens, parks and public spaces.

Habibat’s UK-manufactured timber bat boxes provide purpose-built shelter in a range of designs. With suitable positioning and nearby feeding habitats, they can make a valuable contribution to supporting local bat populations.

External bat boxes offer a practical way to create additional roosting opportunities on existing buildings, suitable trees and other structures.

While integrated boxes are designed to become part of a building during construction or refurbishment, external boxes can be fitted independently of these works. This makes them particularly suitable for enhancing established sites or adding roosting opportunities across a wider landscape.

Habibat’s UK-manufactured timber bat boxes are available in a range of designs, making them a useful choice for:

• Existing buildings where construction work is not planned
• Gardens, parks, woodland edges and public spaces
• Completed residential and commercial developments
• Complementing integrated boxes with additional roosting locations

Both external and integrated boxes can support bats, with the choice guided by the site, project requirements and ecological advice.

Incorporating externally mounted bat boxes into developments and existing sites helps provide additional roosting opportunities for crevice-dwelling UK bat species.

This contributes to:

• Enhanced on-site biodiversity
• Increased ecological value
• Support for local bat populations
• Delivery of meaningful biodiversity enhancements

Installed on suitable buildings, trees and other structures, external bat boxes form part of a wider strategy to strengthen ecological resilience within development schemes and the surrounding landscape.

Habibat’s external timber roost boxes are produced in partnership with HMP Humber.

Through woodworking and carpentry training, people in prison have the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience for future employment. This partnership supports rehabilitation while creating purpose-built products that provide shelter for wildlife.

Habibat’s external timber boxes are manufactured using FSC-certified timber, with high-quality marine plywood or larch selected to suit each design. Made in the UK, they combine careful workmanship with designs that provide suitable entrances, roosting spaces and internal surfaces for bats to grip.

Built for durability, weather resistance and long-lasting performance, they provide purpose-built wildlife shelter for professional use across residential and commercial developments, parks and public spaces.