Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Colee Hammock
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
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
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Removing animals and closing the entry
Watching the chimney top from the ground
Some animals can be seen entering or leaving the chimney top. Birds may fly in and out during the day, and bats tend to leave around dusk. A few minutes of watching from the yard can tell us a lot.
Stay on the ground and keep a safe distance. Do not climb onto the roof to look. If you see animals coming and going, note roughly how many and when, and describe them as well as you can when you call.
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.
The workmanship warranty on caps and repairs
The cap we fit and the repairs we make are covered by our workmanship warranty. The written record describes the work, which is what the warranty covers.
If a cap we fitted comes loose or an entry we closed opens up, tell us. We come back and look at it under the warranty. New damage from a falling branch or a storm is a different matter, and we explain the difference if it comes up. We would rather talk it through than leave a gap in the top.
When a strong storm has damaged the cap
Strong wind can loosen, bend or remove a chimney cap. Once it is gone, the flue is open to animals. Sounds from the chimney soon after a storm may mean one has already found the gap.
We deal with the animal first, then the clean-out, then a new or refitted cap. The cap is fixed as its instructions describe so it resists wind. If the storm also damaged the crown or flashing, we note it for a separate estimate. Look at the top from the ground after any strong wind.
What is and is not part of animal removal
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Odor source traced after removal
- Cap material chosen for durability
Animal removal questions heard in Colee Hammock
What damage do animals do to a chimney?
They can bend dampers, tear screens, loosen caps and scratch linings, and their nests hold moisture against masonry. After the clean-out we note any damage and price repairs separately.
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.
Do you give a written record after the job?
Yes. It notes the animal found, what was removed, the damage seen and how the chimney was closed. If a wildlife professional handled a step, the record says so.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo