Knoll Ridge chimney repair, family owned and local

Scratching, chirping or a smell from the fireplace is a reason to call our locally owned team in Knoll Ridge before anyone reaches up the flue. We start with a free inspection that identifies what is in the chimney and how it got in. Some animals are protected, and that shapes the plan. The US Fish and Wildlife Service explains that chimney swifts are protected under federal law, so an active nest waits until the birds have left.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sets rules for bats in buildings, including when they may be excluded and how. For other animals, removal and cleanup come ahead of anything else, then the opening is closed so they cannot return. That usually means a properly sized cap with mesh, or a repair to a chase cover or crown that has opened up.

Nesting material left in a flue can block the draft, so the cleanup is part of the job rather than an extra. You get a written estimate with upfront pricing for each step. Approve it within 72 hours of the free inspection and 10% comes off whatever you book. Keep the damper closed and the fireplace doors shut in the meantime, and do not light a fire to drive anything out.

Our 24/7 emergency line covers the cases that cannot wait until morning, such as an animal loose in the room. Beyond animal work, we sweep, repair and service chimneys and wood, gas and electric fireplaces across Knoll Ridge. If a smell lingers after removal, tell us, because it may point to material still lodged out of reach.

We clean up the nesting material and debris before leaving, and you keep a written record of the work.