Chimney animal removal for households in Boca Del Mar

A bird trapped above the damper

A single bird that has fallen into the flue may flutter and call without being able to climb out. The closed damper keeps it out of the room, and the flue is the safer place for it for now.

Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us what you hear. We look at whether the bird can be guided out safely and whether it has a nest in the flue. Opening the damper into a lived-in room is rarely the best way to free it.

Bats in the chimney and Florida's rules

Bats are protected in Florida. The state nuisance wildlife rule allows them to be moved out only with exclusion devices or a registered repellent, and only outside the maternity season. An exclusion device lets bats leave but not return. Harming them or using poisons is not allowed.

That means a bat colony in a chimney cannot simply be cleared on demand. We explain whether exclusion is allowed at the time of your call and who carries it out. We also explain what the chimney will need once the bats have gone. The timing is set by the rule, not by us.

What the time of day says about the animal

Different animals keep different hours. Birds tend to be active by day, raccoons often move at night and bats leave the chimney around dusk. Sounds that follow one of these patterns narrow down the possibilities.

Keep a rough note of when you hear activity over a few days. It is one of the most useful things you can give us. It also helps us plan when to look at the top to see the animal for ourselves. Even a few notes on a phone are enough.

Details that help us plan the animal visit

A short description on the phone helps us plan the free inspection and bring the right equipment. These details help most.

Nothing on the list is required to book. If you are unsure about any of it, say so, and we find out during the visit. Call us with what you know.

• What you hear, and at what time of day
• When the noises started and whether they have changed
• Whether the damper is open or closed
• Whether the chimney has a cap on top