Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Country Club
We keep the fireplace, the room and the animal in mind while the problem is sorted out.
- 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
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- A torn screen on the cap
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Chimney animal removal in Country Club, in order
Squirrels nesting near the chimney top
Some squirrels do not fall in but build a nest at the top of the flue or just under the cap. Leaves and twigs packed into the opening block the draft. The nest is also combustible.
Removal of the nest waits until any young have left or can be dealt with in the right way. Then the material comes out, the flue is brushed and the top is closed with a screened cap. Gaps in the cap or crown that gave the squirrel access are noted for repair.
When a wildlife professional is part of the plan
Some animals, or some stages of an animal's life, can call for a wildlife professional as well as a chimney company. Which ones depends on the species, the rules and what we find.
When that applies, we explain why and help you understand what they will do. Our part is the chimney: clean-out, damage repair and the screened cap once the flue is empty. The estimate shows which steps are ours, so there is no confusion over who does what. We can also time our visit so it follows theirs without a long gap.
Nests built on top of the cap or crown
Some birds and insects build on the outside of the chimney, on the cap or crown, rather than inside the flue. These nests can still block the screen or fall into the flue.
Whether they can be moved depends on the species and whether they are active. We look at them when the top can be reached and explain the options. Once they can be removed, we clear the screen and check it for damage. A nest outside the flue can still draw other animals to the top.
Gaps at the crown that let animals in
The crown is the top surface of a masonry chimney around the flue. Cracks and gaps in it can open a route into the chimney beside the flue, even when a cap is fitted.
We look at the crown when the top can be reached and note any openings big enough to matter. Sealing them is part of closing the entry. Wider crown repairs are priced separately if they are needed. A cap alone does not close a gap beside the flue.
The animal removal scope for Country Club homes
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Separate price for each step
- Torn or rusted screen repaired
What people ask about chimney animal removal
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
Can you remove a bird nest from my chimney?
Only when the rules allow it. Many native birds and their active nests are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We identify the bird first, then explain whether the nest can come out now or must wait until it is no longer in use.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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