Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Bay Colony
Protected birds and bats are handled on their own timetable, and we tell you plainly when waiting is required.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
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Chimney animal removal in Bay Colony, in order
Squirrels nesting near the chimney top
Some squirrels do not fall in but build a nest at the top of the flue or just under the cap. Leaves and twigs packed into the opening block the draft. The nest is also combustible.
Removal of the nest waits until any young have left or can be dealt with in the right way. Then the material comes out, the flue is brushed and the top is closed with a screened cap. Gaps in the cap or crown that gave the squirrel access are noted for repair.
What the free inspection settles
The free inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the firebox, the damper, the smoke shelf and the top where they can be reached. We listen, look for signs and identify the animal as far as possible.
You leave with an answer to three questions: what is in the chimney, what is allowed now and what the work will involve. If the answer depends on waiting or a referral, you hear that on the day. You also receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do.
Smells that point to an animal in the chimney
A musky smell from the fireplace can come from an animal living in the flue. A sharp, ammonia-like smell often comes from droppings and urine. A sweet, rotten smell usually means an animal has died.
Describe the smell and when it is strongest. Keep the damper closed and air the room. Each kind of smell points to a different stage of the problem, and the clean-out that follows is planned around it. Do not mask it with sprays, because the smell is useful evidence.
A torn cap screen as the way in
A cap does not stop animals once its screen is torn, rusted through or pulled away. Squirrels and raccoons in particular can widen a small gap. The cap looks fine from the ground, but the flue is open.
We look closely at the screen during the visit. If it is damaged, we explain whether it can be repaired or the cap should be replaced. Either way, the fix waits until the flue is confirmed empty. In the meantime, keep the damper closed.
The animal removal scope for Bay Colony homes
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Entry points found and listed
- Remains removed if an animal died
- Blocked appliance flue identified
What people ask about chimney animal removal
What does a screened chimney cap do?
It closes the top of the flue to birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons while letting smoke out. It also keeps rain and debris from dropping in. It is sized to the flue and fixed securely.
Where does a removed animal go afterward?
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule limits where a caught animal may be released, and some species may not be moved at all. We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts.
Why do animals keep coming back to my chimney?
Scent, old nest material and an open top all draw them back. Removing the nest material and fitting a screened cap breaks the pattern. We also look for other entry points around the chimney.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo