Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Coral Ridge
Upfront pricing for each step, and no work added without your approval.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Chimney animal removal in Coral Ridge, in order
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.
When an animal job grows once work starts
Animal jobs can change once work starts. A second animal may appear, young may be found or damage may turn out to be worse than it looked. When that happens, we stop and explain.
You decide whether to add the new item, wait or go on as planned. The estimate is updated in writing before any extra work. Nothing is added to the bill that you did not approve. The written record shows what changed and why. Work already agreed carries on as planned.
When an animal problem cannot wait
Most chimney animal problems can wait for a scheduled visit, as long as the damper is closed and the room is shut off. A few cannot, such as an animal loose in the house that you cannot contain.
For those, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Describe what is happening and where the animal is. We tell you what to do in the meantime and what can be arranged, without promising an arrival time we cannot keep. Keep the room closed off and stay clear of the animal while you wait.
Fasteners and screens near the coast
Near the coast, the screws and bands that hold a cap can corrode before the cap itself. A cap with sound mesh but weak fixings can be pushed aside by a raccoon or lifted by wind.
We check the fixings as well as the mesh and use fasteners that suit the cap metal. Mixing metals can speed corrosion where they touch, so we match them. Any fixings that need replacing are listed on the estimate. Rust streaks below a fixing can be an early warning.
The animal removal scope for Coral Ridge homes
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
- Remains removed if an animal died
- Fireplace ready-for-use check at the end
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
How do you know the chimney is empty before capping?
We look into the flue from both ends where possible, listen, check that any one-way exit has been used and wait if needed. The written record notes how the flue was confirmed empty.
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.
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 Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo