Animal removal and flue clean-out in Harbour Inlet
Once the flue is empty, we clean out the nest material and close the entry with a screened cap.
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When to call about chimney animals
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- A damper that no longer closes
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Chimney animal removal decisions
A squirrel in the chimney
Squirrels explore chimney tops and can fall into an uncapped flue. Many cannot climb back up a smooth lining, so they end up trapped on the smoke shelf or above the damper, scratching and moving about.
A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture, depending on the chimney and the rules. A squirrel that is nesting at the top is a different case. We identify which one you have and explain the next step before anything is disturbed.
Methods that are ruled out for chimney animals
Some ways of dealing with animals are banned by Florida's rule, including most poisons and certain traps. Others are simply a poor idea in a chimney, such as smoke, fire or loud devices lowered down the flue.
Poison in particular tends to leave a dead animal somewhere inside the flue or the house. We use methods that fit the species, the rule and the chimney, and we explain them before we start. If a method needs a wildlife professional, we say so.
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.
A damper left open invites animals down
A damper left open gives an animal in the flue a route into the house. It also gives birds and bats that enter from the top more space to use. It is easy to leave it open without realizing.
Close the damper whenever the fireplace is not in use. If it will not close or seal, that is a repair worth doing. We check it during the visit and explain whether it can be fixed or needs replacing. A damper that seals also keeps smells in the flue.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Plan for young animals in the flue
- Odor source traced after removal
- Blocked appliance flue identified
Animal removal answers for Harbour Inlet homes
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.
Why do animals keep coming back to my chimney?
Scent, old nest material and an open top all draw them back. Removing the nest material and fitting a screened cap breaks the pattern. We also look for other entry points around the chimney.
Can you fit a cap on a factory-built chimney?
Yes, using the cap the manufacturer lists for that chimney. A generic cap may not suit it. We identify the brand and check the chase cover around it for gaps as well.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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