Animal removal and flue clean-out in Aventura
Find out what is living in the chimney and leave with a clear plan for getting it out and keeping it out.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Hints that the flue needs animal removal
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Bats leaving the chimney at dusk
- A torn screen on the cap
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
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Animal removal details for Aventura homes
Keep the damper shut while you wait
A closed damper keeps an animal in the flue from entering the room. USFWS guidance on chimney swifts, for example, advises keeping dampers closed while the birds are using a chimney. The same step helps with most animals.
Do not open the damper to look up or to let an animal out. If the damper is already open and cannot be closed, keep the room closed off and stay out of it. Mention it when you call, because an open damper changes how quickly the situation needs attention.
When the animal noises started matters
Tell us when you first noticed the sounds and whether they have changed. A sudden start may mean an animal fell in and is trapped. Noises that grow louder over time may mean young are growing inside.
Timing also affects what can be done. Some protected birds and bats have periods when their young cannot be disturbed. Knowing how long the sounds have gone on helps us judge whether young are likely and what the law allows now. If the sounds stopped and started again, mention that too.
One cap for several flues
Where a chimney has more than one flue, each can have its own cap. A single wider cap can also cover them all by attaching to the crown. Both approaches can keep animals out when fitted well.
We explain which suits your chimney, based on the layout of the flues and the condition of the crown. An unused flue left open is still a way in, so we suggest covering every flue. The estimate lists the choice and its price. Either way, the fixing method follows the cap's instructions.
Nests built on top of the cap or crown
Some birds and insects build on the outside of the chimney, on the cap or crown, rather than inside the flue. These nests can still block the screen or fall into the flue.
Whether they can be moved depends on the species and whether they are active. We look at them when the top can be reached and explain the options. Once they can be removed, we clear the screen and check it for damage. A nest outside the flue can still draw other animals to the top.
What the animal removal estimate covers
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Written record of what was found
- Separate price for each step
- Plan for young animals in the flue
What to know about animals in a chimney
What damage do animals do to a chimney?
They can bend dampers, tear screens, loosen caps and scratch linings, and their nests hold moisture against masonry. After the clean-out we note any damage and price repairs separately.
Is nest material in the flue a fire hazard?
Yes. Twigs, leaves and fur burn easily and can also block the draft. Do not use the fireplace until the flue has been cleared and looked at. We tell you when it is ready.
What if the animal noises have stopped?
Silence does not by itself mean the animal left. It may be resting, have moved higher or have died, and young may remain. Keep the damper closed and tell us, and we check before any cap goes on.
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