Habibat 017 External Bat Roost Box
The Habibat 017 External Bat Roost Box is designed to provide a robust, long-lasting habitat solution for projects where integration into the building fabric is not possible or practical.
Ideal for refurbishment, retrofit and existing buildings, the 017 allows developers, contractors and asset owners to incorporate meaningful biodiversity enhancements without altering the primary structure.
Key Features:
- Durable masonry construction for long-term performance
- Designed for external mounting on existing buildings
- Ideal for retrofit, refurbishment and post-construction projects
- Provides stable internal conditions for roosting bats
- Weather-resistant, low-maintenance and built to last
- Quick, straightforward installation using standard brackets
- Minimal disruption to the existing building fabric
- Suitable for UK crevice-dwelling bat species including Pipistrelle, Natterer’s, Brandt’s and Whiskered bats
- Supports biodiversity enhancement, ecological mitigation and planning requirements
- Suitable for residential, commercial, public sector and infrastructure projects
- Supports biodiversity enhancement principles recognised under BS 8683:2021
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Built from masonry for long-term ecological value
Unlike lightweight or temporary alternatives, the Habibat 017 is manufactured using durable masonry materials, providing:
- Excellent longevity aligned with the building lifecycle
- Stable internal conditions for roosting bats
- Resistance to weathering and environmental exposure
- A low-maintenance, permanent habitat solution
This ensures that biodiversity enhancements are not just installed, but designed to last.
Supporting biodiversity on existing buildings
The Habibat 017 is particularly suited to projects where biodiversity enhancement forms part of:
- Refurbishment works
- Building upgrades or asset improvement programmes
- Planning or ecological requirements
- Wider environmental commitments
External bat boxes can contribute to enhancement measures recognised under BS 8683:2021, supporting the ecological value of a site.
Flexible for a wide range of projects
The 017 can be used across a wide range of project types, including:
- Residential housing (existing stock and retrofit)
- Commercial buildings
- Public sector buildings (schools, hospitals)
- Infrastructure and utilities
- Its external mounting makes it particularly valuable where:
- Integration into masonry is not feasible
- Retrofitting is required post-construction
- Quick, practical installation is needed
- Simple, practical installation
The Habibat 017 is designed for straightforward on-site installation using suitable off-the-shelf brackets:
- No specialist installation required
- Minimal disruption to existing structures
- Suitable for retrofit and live environments
- Quick to install across multiple locations
Suitable for UK bat species
The Habibat 017 provides a secure roosting space for UK crevice-dwelling bat species, supporting:
- Pipistrelle species
- Natterer’s bat
- Brandt’s bat
- Whiskered bat
Its design offers appropriate internal conditions while maintaining durability and protection.
Supporting planning and ecological requirements
External bat boxes such as the Habibat 017 can support:
- Biodiversity enhancement strategies
- Ecological mitigation or compensation measures
- Planning and environmental commitments
In line with BS 8683:2021, these features contribute to the overall ecological value of a development, even where they sit outside the statutory biodiversity metric.
Supporting your project from concept to installation
We work with clients across a wide range of sectors to ensure:
- Appropriate products are selected
- Locations are suitable and effective
- Installation is simple and efficient
- Ecological objectives are met
A simple way to enhance biodiversity on existing buildings.
The Habibat 017 offers a flexible, durable and practical solution for delivering biodiversity enhancements where integration is not possible, helping you meet ecological requirements with confidence.
