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Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Coral Gate

Nest material out, damper checked, screened cap on, and the fireplace ready for use again.

  • Owned and run locally
  • Available for same-day service
  • Fully licensed and insured
  • Family owned and run

Clues that a bird or bat is nesting

  • Bats leaving the chimney at dusk
  • A damper that no longer closes
  • Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
  • An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Identifying and removing chimney animals

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.

Cap materials and how long they last

Chimney caps come in galvanized steel, stainless steel and copper, among others. Painted or galvanized caps usually cost less at the start, while stainless and copper tend to last longer before rust or wear opens the mesh.

We explain the choices and what each is likely to mean over time. The cheapest cap is poor value if it rusts through and lets animals back in. The estimate shows the material we suggest and why. If you prefer a different material, we price that too.

The listed cap on a factory-built flue

A factory-built fireplace vents through a listed metal chimney, and its cap is part of that listed system. The manufacturer's instructions specify which cap may be used. A generic cap fitted in its place may not suit the chimney.

If animals have got in through a damaged cap on a factory-built chimney, we identify the brand and the correct replacement part. We also look at the chase cover around it for gaps. Both are priced separately once the animal is out.

Our work and a wildlife professional's work

Chimney animal problems sit between two trades. The chimney side includes clean-out, damper and lining checks, entry repairs and the screened cap. The animal side can include trapping, exclusion and relocation under state rules.

Depending on the animal, we may handle more or less of that second part. We tell you plainly which steps are ours for your situation. Where a wildlife professional is needed, we explain how our work fits before and after theirs. The estimate shows the split.

Items in a chimney animal job

  • Smoke shelf cleared of debris
  • Damper operation checked after clean-out
  • Multi-flue cap where several flues end
  • Blocked appliance flue identified

Questions about a bird nest in the flue

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.

Is a raccoon in the chimney likely to have young?

It can. A raccoon using a chimney as a den may be a female with young that cannot climb out. The plan has to account for them, so nothing is left behind when the top is closed.

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.

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