Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Beverly Heights
A written record of what was found, what was removed and how the chimney was closed afterward.
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What tells you an animal moved in
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
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Animal removal details for Beverly Heights homes
When the right plan is to wait
Sometimes the lawful and humane answer is to wait. Nesting swifts, bats in their maternity season and animals with very young offspring can fall into this group. Waiting feels slow, but acting too soon can break the law and cause suffering.
While you wait, keep the damper closed, do not use the fireplace and keep the room closed off if needed. We tell you roughly what to expect and what signs mean the waiting is over. Then the clean-out and cap can be scheduled.
An active nest is not ordinary debris
A nest with eggs or young is treated differently from old nest material. For protected birds, disturbing an active nest is not allowed. It cannot be brushed out as if it were soot or leaves.
Once the nest is no longer in use, it can be removed as part of the clean-out. We tell you which kind of nest we found and what that means for timing. The written record notes it, so the reason for any wait is clear.
The listed cap on a factory-built flue
A factory-built fireplace vents through a listed metal chimney, and its cap is part of that listed system. The manufacturer's instructions specify which cap may be used. A generic cap fitted in its place may not suit the chimney.
If animals have got in through a damaged cap on a factory-built chimney, we identify the brand and the correct replacement part. We also look at the chase cover around it for gaps. Both are priced separately once the animal is out.
When a strong storm has damaged the cap
Strong wind can loosen, bend or remove a chimney cap. Once it is gone, the flue is open to animals. Sounds from the chimney soon after a storm may mean one has already found the gap.
We deal with the animal first, then the clean-out, then a new or refitted cap. The cap is fixed as its instructions describe so it resists wind. If the storm also damaged the crown or flashing, we note it for a separate estimate. Look at the top from the ground after any strong wind.
Animal removal scope agreed before work
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Entry points found and listed
- Odor source traced after removal
Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons
Do you clean the chimney after the animal is gone?
Yes. Nest material, droppings and debris are removed from the smoke shelf, damper and flue, bagged at the fireplace and hauled away. The flue is brushed and then looked at for damage.
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.
What should I tell you when I call about an animal?
What you hear and when, when it started, whether the damper is open and whether there is a cap. Anything you are unsure about, we find out during the free inspection.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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