Bat Emergence Surveys.

Clear, compliant dusk & dawn surveys carried out by licensed ecologists across the UK.

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Why Bat Emergence Surveys Matter
If your Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) identifies potential bat roosts or evidence of bats, planning authorities will typically require emergence (dusk/dawn) surveys. These confirm whether bats are present, what species are involved, and how they use the site.
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How Emergence Surveys Work
Survey Planning
Review PRA findings and design methodology
On‑site Observations
Licensed surveyors monitor potential roost features
Use of Technology
Ultrasonic detectors record bat calls for analysis
Species Identification
Calls analysed to confirm bat species and activity

When Emergence Surveys Are Required

Emergence surveys are not required for every project, but they are essential where risk or evidence of bats has been identified. You may need them if:
  • A PRA finds droppings, feeding remains, or staining around roost features
  • The building has roof voids, missing tiles, soffit gaps, or timber beams
  • Mature trees with cracks, cavities, or peeling bark are present on site
  • Your site lies in a bat‑rich area such as near water, woodland, or hedgerows
  • Your local planning authority has highlighted the need for bat activity surveys
"We recently needed a bat emergence survey before starting our loft conversion, and the Gradwell Group team made the whole process effortless. From the first call, they explained every step clearly and scheduled the survey quickly. The ecologists arrived on time, set up discreet equipment, and were happy to answer all our questions about the bats they observed.

The report was detailed, easy to understand, and accepted without any issues by the planning authority. It gave us complete peace of mind and allowed our project to move forward on schedule. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gradwell Group to anyone needing a bat survey.”
“We came to them with a complex logistics challenge. Not only did they understand it faster than anyone else, they built a solution that’s saving us time, money, and emissions—every single day.”
Importance of bat emergence surveys
What You Receive
What you'll receive from us when providing a bat emergence survey
Full surveyor notes and weather logs
Sonogram analysis where applicable
Species identification & activity summary
Impact assessment and practical recommendations
A compliant report that meets BCT guidelines and BS 42020
Why Choose Us
Why you should choose to use our services
Licensed ecologists holding Natural England survey licences
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
UK coverage with survey teams across multiple regions
Clear communication — we translate ecological evidence into planner‑friendly terms
End‑to‑end support — from initial PRA through to licence applications and supervision

Timing of bat emergence
surveys

Bat emergence surveys can only be carried out during a specific seasonal window because bats are highly sensitive to temperature, daylight length, and insect availability. Timing surveys correctly is critical to producing results that planning officers and statutory consultees will accept. Seasonal window:
  • Main Season: May–September when bats are active and emerge from roosts to feed.
  • Peak Months: June, July, and August when maternity colonies are most active and dusk/dawn activity is highest.
  • Early Season (May): Suitable for detecting returning bats but may show lower activity in cold spells.
  • Late Season (September): Surveys can still be valid, especially for swarming species, but activity begins to reduce.
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Weather conditions for
bat emergence surveys

Bats are highly sensitive to weather, and their activity levels vary considerably with changes in temperature, wind, and rainfall. To ensure that surveys capture reliable levels of bat activity, strict weather criteria must be met.
  • Surveys are generally only valid when evening temperatures remain above 10°C
  • No heavy or prolonged rain should occur during the survey period.
  • Low wind speeds are essential, ideally below Beaufort scale 2.
  • Partial cloud cover can actually favour bat emergence, providing protection from predators.
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