The "Bat Motel"structure was originally designed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to fill the void between the 300 bat capacity "bat house" and the 7,000+ capacity "bat condo". Over the years we have modified the design and it is now evolved into a scaled down version of the highly successful, sturdy Bat Condo. Previously land managers on a budget but with a significant bat challenge could only install multiple houses to provide enough alternate habitat. For most folks five or ten separate Seven Chamber houses on individual posts throughout the property is unrealistic.

New features
We took the Game Commission's full size idea, scaled it down, and improved upon it. At 4' square and approximately 6' high at the peak, approximately 68 roost baffles create the core of the roost. Roof crevices create a "triple layer roof" where bats may roost against the inside of the roof-- perhaps the most valuable crevices available. The "floor" of the Mini Condo is a closed bottom that provides some protection for downed pups. The inside of the doors is coated with fiberglass for longetivity and ease of guano dumping. The best bat entrances of the full size condo are preserved here, the entire sides of the Mini Condo form a giagantic landing plate for bats to land and enter under the eves. As with our smaller house designs, the bottom third of the Mini Condo is vented to assure a temperature gradient.

Installation
Because a Mini Condo uses stand off bases so the posts do not directly contact the ground, on the first visit we will help you site the bat house and then install the foundation. A few days must pass for the foundation to set. If the installation site is accessible by truck, we will install a mostly assembled Mini Condo using a crane. We usually build the Mini Condo in one or two major sections at our shop, then finish assembly onsite, adding baffles, siding, and trim before finally painting. Properly installing and completing a Mini Condo will take a full day.

Cost
Commercial shipping is not an option. BCM takes care of a site survey/placement recommendations, delivery, assembling on site, setting posts, mounting, and finishing a new Motel. Includes, well, everything...just add bats. Motels are made-to-order, please plan your project accordingly and call or write for quote for installation to your area and lead time required.

Mini Bat Condo General Specifications
Fully assembled.
48''x48''x 72'' h. Doors are 8'-10' above ground. Peak is ~12'-14' above ground. Weight: 800 lbs (est.)
Safe housing capacity: ~2,600+bats, minimum.
Support: 4- 4''x6''x10' treated posts on cemert piers.
Features: hand-roughened 0.75'' roost crevices, triple-layer crevice roof, 30 year shingled roof, drip edge, exterior paint, coated doors, vented bottom. Specifications and finishing may differ slightly from photos. Color varies based on latitude, elevation, and average summer temperature.

Mini Bat Condo: $3,500+ deliver and installation
Delivery and installation extra depending on location. Due to the foundation being on concrete piers, several installation visits are necessary over the course of at least 4 days.
Special project- please call to order
Plans are not available for this item