Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Deerfield Beach
We check the damper, lining and top for damage the animal left behind and price any repair separately.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Evidence of a raccoon, squirrel or bird
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Nest material on the damper
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Chimney animal removal decisions
Capping over an animal traps it in the flue
Capping or covering a chimney with an animal inside traps it. It may die in the flue, which leaves a smell, attracts insects and adds to the clean-out. Young left behind by a parent that cannot return face the same fate.
The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. That order matters for the animal, for the chimney and for the room below. If someone has already covered the top, tell us, because it changes where we start.
Animals inside a framed chimney chase
Factory-built fireplaces often have a metal chimney inside a framed chase. Gaps around the chase cover, damaged siding or openings at the base can let animals into the chase without entering the flue itself.
Animals in a chase can damage framing and pull at material around the chimney pipe. We find the way in and describe what the animal may have disturbed. Repairs to the chase or its cover are priced separately, once the animal is out. Until then, keep any openings into the house near the chase closed.
Reaching the animal from the top or the bottom
An animal can be reached from the chimney top, from the firebox through the damper, or through a cleanout if one exists. The choice depends on where the animal is, how the chimney is built and what the plan is for getting it out.
We choose the access that keeps the animal away from the living space and keeps the room clean. If the roof cannot be reached safely on the day, we explain what can still be done from below and what must wait.
Flies or beetles near the fireplace
Insects gathering at the hearth or around the damper can be a sign of something decaying in the chimney. Droppings, food scraps carried in by an animal or a dead animal can all draw them.
Do not spray insecticide into the flue. Tell us what you are seeing. We find the source, remove it and clean the area. The insects usually disappear once the material that attracts them is gone. If they persist, tell us, because it may mean something was missed.
Your animal removal job, itemized
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Odor source traced after removal
Questions about animals in the chimney
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.
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.
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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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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