Chimney animal removal for households in Boca West
Our family team explains each step, from the first sounds in the flue to the cap on top.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Removing animals and closing the entry
Leave droppings and nest material alone
Droppings, feathers or nest material in the firebox are signs worth describing, but not worth handling. Leave them where they are. They help us identify the animal, and cleaning them up belongs to the clean-out once the flue is empty.
If material is spreading into the room, cover it loosely and keep the area closed off. Do not sweep or vacuum dry droppings with household equipment. We bag them with the rest of the debris and haul them away when the work is done.
A dead animal inside the flue
A strong, rotten smell from the fireplace, sometimes with flies near the hearth, often means an animal has died in the chimney. It may have fallen in and been unable to leave, or been sealed in by a cap fitted too early.
Keep the damper closed and the room aired. We locate and remove the remains, clean the area they were in and bag everything for removal. The smell usually fades once the source is gone, and we tell you if anything else may be contributing.
Checking a chimney after the house sat empty
A house left empty for a while can gain chimney tenants without anyone noticing. Nest material may have built up and an animal may have died inside, all without a sound anyone heard.
Before lighting the fireplace again, have the flue looked at. We check for animals and nests, clean out what we find and look at the top. If the cap is missing or damaged, we explain how to close the entry for good. The fireplace is ready for use only once that is done.
Arranging chimney animal removal in Boca West
Get in touch by phone or through the form, with your address in Boca West and a description of what you are hearing or seeing. We arrange a free inspection and tell you what to do until then, such as keeping the damper closed.
On the day, we identify the animal as far as possible and explain what the rules allow at that time. You receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do and a clear view of any step that is not.
Steps listed in a chimney animal estimate
- Damper operation checked after clean-out
- Entry points found and listed
- Separate price for each step
- Fireplace ready-for-use check at the end
Questions about a bird nest in the flue
Does the discount apply to animal removal work?
Yes. Any service on the estimate that you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection comes with 10% off. The time counts from your own inspection, including for steps that must wait for the animal.
Could an animal block the flue of another appliance?
It can. If a nest blocks a flue serving another appliance, gases may have nowhere to go. Leave that appliance off until the flue has been looked at, and tell us which appliance it is.
What should I do if an animal gets into the house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and open an outside door or window from that room if there is one. Do not try to catch it. Our 24/7 emergency line is there if you cannot contain it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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