Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Boulevard Park Isles
Identification, removal where it is allowed, clean-out and a cap, each explained and priced before work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A torn screen on the cap
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Chimney animal removal decisions
Birds in the chimney and their legal protection
Many native birds are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Florida's nuisance wildlife rule does not allow them to be taken without federal authorization. That can include both the birds and their active nests.
So a bird in the chimney is first a question of which bird. Some species may be handled directly, and others must be left until the nest is no longer in use. We explain which case applies and what can be done in the meantime to protect the room.
Tracing whether the animal is in the flue
Not every animal heard near a fireplace is inside the flue. It may be in a framed chase around a metal chimney or in the wall beside a masonry chimney. It may also be in the attic where the chimney passes through. The response differs for each.
We trace the sound to its source using the layout of the house and the chimney. If the animal is outside the flue, we explain which part of the house it is using and how it gets there. That keeps the plan aimed at the right place.
Why nest material must be gone before a fire
Twigs, leaves, grass and fur burn easily. A nest left in the flue can catch fire from the heat and sparks of an ordinary fire. It also narrows or blocks the passage the smoke needs.
Do not use the fireplace until the flue has been cleared and looked at. We tell you when it is ready and note it on the written record. If some material was out of reach, the record gives its location and whether it affects use.
When the chimney connects to an attic problem
An animal in the chimney may also be using the attic, especially where the chimney passes through the roof. Gaps around the chimney at the roof deck or in a chase can connect the two spaces.
We look at where the chimney meets the attic when that space can be reached safely. If the animal is moving between them, we explain which entries belong to the chimney and which to the rest of the roof. Our repairs stay with the chimney.
Your animal removal job, itemized
- Damage from the animal noted
- Multi-flue cap where several flues end
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Plan for young animals in the flue
Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons
Will you handle the animal or refer me to someone?
It depends on the animal, the stage it is at and the rules that apply. Some cases may need a wildlife professional as well as our team. We tell you which steps are ours and which are not.
Can a squirrel get stuck in a chimney?
Yes. Squirrels can fall into an uncapped flue and be unable to climb a smooth lining. A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture. We identify the situation before anything is disturbed.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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