Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Fisher Island
Approve the removal or the cap within 72 hours of your free inspection and 10% comes off.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- Thumps or growling at night
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Animal removal that follows the rules
Leave droppings and nest material alone
Droppings, feathers or nest material in the firebox are signs worth describing, but not worth handling. Leave them where they are. They help us identify the animal, and cleaning them up belongs to the clean-out once the flue is empty.
If material is spreading into the room, cover it loosely and keep the area closed off. Do not sweep or vacuum dry droppings with household equipment. We bag them with the rest of the debris and haul them away when the work is done.
Why nest material must be gone before a fire
Twigs, leaves, grass and fur burn easily. A nest left in the flue can catch fire from the heat and sparks of an ordinary fire. It also narrows or blocks the passage the smoke needs.
Do not use the fireplace until the flue has been cleared and looked at. We tell you when it is ready and note it on the written record. If some material was out of reach, the record gives its location and whether it affects use.
What the free inspection settles
The free inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the firebox, the damper, the smoke shelf and the top where they can be reached. We listen, look for signs and identify the animal as far as possible.
You leave with an answer to three questions: what is in the chimney, what is allowed now and what the work will involve. If the answer depends on waiting or a referral, you hear that on the day. You also receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do.
Twigs and leaves falling into the firebox
Small sticks, leaves or grass appearing in the firebox often mean a bird or squirrel is building a nest above. The material drops as it is carried in or pushed around.
Keep the damper closed and leave the material where it falls. It helps us identify the builder. The nest itself may be protected while active, and we explain what that means before anything is removed. If you see the bird that is carrying the material, describe it when you call.
Steps listed in a chimney animal estimate
- Screened cap sized to the flue
- Plan for young animals in the flue
- Remains removed if an animal died
- Top access planned for safety
What people ask about chimney animal removal
How do you get bats out of a chimney?
Florida's rule allows bats to be moved out only with exclusion devices or a registered repellent, and only outside the maternity season. An exclusion device lets them leave but not return. We explain what is allowed at the time and who carries it out.
Do you clean the chimney after the animal is gone?
Yes. Nest material, droppings and debris are removed from the smoke shelf, damper and flue, bagged at the fireplace and hauled away. The flue is brushed and then looked at for damage.
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
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo