Animal removal and flue clean-out in Franklin Park
Find out what is living in the chimney and leave with a clear plan for getting it out and keeping it out.
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Evidence of a raccoon, squirrel or bird
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- A torn screen on the cap
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Chimney animal removal decisions
Describe the sounds before any animal removal
The sounds from a chimney carry useful clues. Scratching, rustling, chattering, chirping and heavier thumps suggest different animals. So does the time of day: some animals are busy in daylight, while others move at night or leave at dusk.
Note when you hear it and how long it lasts. Say where it seems to come from, such as the damper, higher in the flue or the top. We use that description to plan the first visit. It does not replace identification, but it points us in the right direction.
Sizing and fixing a cap to the flue
A chimney cap has to fit the flue it covers. Manufacturer guidance stresses matching the cap to the size of the flue tile, and the fixing method depends on the cap type. Some bolt onto the flue tile, some band around the top course of brick, some slip into the flue and some attach to the crown.
A cap that is loose or poorly sized can be pushed aside by a determined animal. We measure the flue, choose a cap that suits it and fix it as its instructions describe. The written record notes the type and how it was attached.
Checking the cap screen over time
A cap keeps working only while its screen is whole. Storms, falling branches and determined animals can tear or loosen it. Soot and debris can also clog the mesh.
Look at the top from the ground now and then, especially after a strong storm. If the screen looks damaged or the cap looks crooked, tell us. We can repair or replace it before an animal finds the gap. A quick look from the yard after any strong wind is usually enough to spot it.
When the noises stop on their own
Silence does not by itself mean the animal has left. It may have moved higher in the flue, gone quiet during the day or died inside. Young may also have been left behind after a parent stopped returning.
If the sounds stop, tell us anyway and keep the damper closed. We check the flue before any cap goes on. A quiet chimney still needs a clean-out if an animal has been living there. Nest material and droppings stay behind even when the animal is gone.
Animal removal work in Franklin Park, line by line
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Cap material chosen for durability
- Blocked appliance flue identified
Questions about animals in the chimney
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.
Where does a removed animal go afterward?
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule limits where a caught animal may be released, and some species may not be moved at all. We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts.
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
- 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 Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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