Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Boulevard Gardens
Protected birds and bats are handled on their own timetable, and we tell you plainly when waiting is required.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Nest material on the damper
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Removing animals and closing the entry
Cleaning out the flue after the animal leaves
When the animal has gone, what it left behind still needs removing. Nest material, droppings, food scraps and fur can sit on the smoke shelf, on the damper or in the flue. They block the draft, hold odor and burn easily.
We protect the room, bag the material in the firebox and brush the flue and shelf clear. The debris is hauled away with us. Afterward the passage is looked at for damage, and anything found is listed separately from the clean-out.
Clearing nest material from the smoke shelf
The smoke shelf behind the damper is a favorite place for nests and dens. It is flat, sheltered and out of sight. Material can build up there without any sign in the room until it is quite deep.
Clearing it by hand and with a vacuum is part of the clean-out. We look under the material for damage to the shelf and damper. If the shelf is rough or broken, that is described as a separate item. Material left there would only invite the next animal.
Flies or beetles near the fireplace
Insects gathering at the hearth or around the damper can be a sign of something decaying in the chimney. Droppings, food scraps carried in by an animal or a dead animal can all draw them.
Do not spray insecticide into the flue. Tell us what you are seeing. We find the source, remove it and clean the area. The insects usually disappear once the material that attracts them is gone. If they persist, tell us, because it may mean something was missed.
A damper left open invites animals down
A damper left open gives an animal in the flue a route into the house. It also gives birds and bats that enter from the top more space to use. It is easy to leave it open without realizing.
Close the damper whenever the fireplace is not in use. If it will not close or seal, that is a repair worth doing. We check it during the visit and explain whether it can be fixed or needs replacing. A damper that seals also keeps smells in the flue.
What is and is not part of animal removal
- Identification of the animal in the flue
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo