Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Harbour Isles
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
When to call about chimney animals
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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How animal removal from a chimney works
Why the cap comes after the animal leaves
Fitting a cap first can feel like the fastest fix, but it traps anything still inside. Capping while swifts are using the chimney would harm protected birds, which USFWS says the law forbids, and the same logic applies to other animals.
So the order is fixed: resolve the animal, clean the flue, then cap. We explain where you are in that order at each stage. If the cap has to wait, keep the damper closed in the meantime. That keeps the animal out of the room while the order runs its course.
One cap for several flues
Where a chimney has more than one flue, each can have its own cap. A single wider cap can also cover them all by attaching to the crown. Both approaches can keep animals out when fitted well.
We explain which suits your chimney, based on the layout of the flues and the condition of the crown. An unused flue left open is still a way in, so we suggest covering every flue. The estimate lists the choice and its price. Either way, the fixing method follows the cap's instructions.
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.
Chase covers and animal entry
On a framed chase, the metal cover at the top has an opening for the chimney pipe. If the collar around that opening is loose, or the cover has rusted through, animals can get into the chase.
We look at the cover, the collar and the chimney cap together. If animals have been using the chase, we explain what needs replacing or sealing. That work is priced separately from the removal. We also check whether the chimney cap above it is sound.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Removal or exclusion where the rules allow
- Entry points found and listed
- Cap material chosen for durability
What to know about animals in a chimney
Can I just put a cap on the chimney myself?
Not while an animal may be inside, because it would be trapped. The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. Tell us if a cap has already been fitted, because it changes where we start.
Will you handle the animal or refer me to someone?
It depends on the animal, the stage it is at and the rules that apply. Some cases may need a wildlife professional as well as our team. We tell you which steps are ours and which are not.
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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