Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Brownsville
The way in is found and fixed, so the same chimney does not invite the next animal.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- A damper that no longer closes
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
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Chimney animal removal in Brownsville, in order
Keep people and pets away from the fireplace
A cornered wild animal can bite or scratch. Keep children and pets out of the room with the fireplace until the animal question is settled. Do not reach into the opening or the firebox, even with gloves.
Pets are often the first to notice an animal in a chimney. A dog barking at the hearth or a cat watching the damper can stir up the animal inside. Moving your pets to another part of the house makes the situation calmer for everyone.
Chimney animal removal starts with identification
What is in the chimney decides everything that follows. A trapped squirrel, a raccoon with young, nesting birds and a bat colony each call for a different plan. Some can be dealt with directly, and for others the rules decide what may be done and when.
We identify the animal from what can be seen and heard, from signs in the firebox and from the top where it can be reached safely. We do not guess from a phone call alone. Once the animal is known, we explain the options that fit it.
Rats and mice around the chimney
Rats and mice can use gaps at the chimney as a route into the house. They may travel through a framed chase, a cracked crown or openings where the chimney meets the siding. Droppings on the hearth or chewed material nearby can be signs.
We look at the chimney for the gaps they use and describe them. Closing gaps at the chimney itself can be part of our work. Dealing with rodents elsewhere in the house belongs to a pest control company, and we say so rather than stretching the scope.
Opossums, snakes and other chimney visitors
Chimneys attract more than birds, bats, raccoons and squirrels. Opossums, snakes and other animals sometimes climb in or fall in. Each has its own habits and its own place under the state wildlife rules.
Describe what you have seen or heard, even if you are not sure what it is. We identify the animal before planning anything. If it belongs to a group that needs a wildlife professional, we say so and explain how our work fits around theirs. Either way, the chimney side of the job follows the same careful order.
Clean-out, repairs and cap after animal removal
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Multi-flue cap where several flues end
- Written record of what was found
- Top access planned for safety
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
Can you remove an animal from my chimney right away?
It depends. The species, whether young are present and Florida's wildlife rules decide what can happen and when. After the free inspection we tell you what is allowed now and what the work involves.
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 is there still a smell after the animal left?
Droppings and nest material soak into rough chimney surfaces, and a faint smell can linger for a while. A strong or growing smell suggests something was missed. Tell us and we come back to look.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo