Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Hialeah Gardens
Upfront pricing for each step, and no work added without your approval.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Thumps or growling at night
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Chimney animal removal in Hialeah Gardens, in order
Why bat exclusion follows a calendar
Florida's rule forbids installing bat exclusion devices during the maternity season, when young bats cannot yet fly. Excluding adults then would trap the young inside the chimney, where they would die.
If your call falls in that period, the plan is to wait, keep the damper closed and prepare for exclusion as soon as it is allowed. We tell you plainly if waiting is required. Once the bats are out and the rule allows, the top can be closed for good.
Where a removed animal can go
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule also limits where a caught animal may be released. It cannot simply be taken somewhere far away and let go. The rule sets out the few places release is allowed and the conditions that apply.
We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts. If the answer depends on the species, we say so. Knowing this ahead of time helps you decide on the approach you are comfortable with. It also avoids surprises once the work is underway.
Nests built on top of the cap or crown
Some birds and insects build on the outside of the chimney, on the cap or crown, rather than inside the flue. These nests can still block the screen or fall into the flue.
Whether they can be moved depends on the species and whether they are active. We look at them when the top can be reached and explain the options. Once they can be removed, we clear the screen and check it for damage. A nest outside the flue can still draw other animals to the top.
Arranging chimney animal removal in Hialeah Gardens
Get in touch by phone or through the form, with your address in Hialeah Gardens and a description of what you are hearing or seeing. We arrange a free inspection and tell you what to do until then, such as keeping the damper closed.
On the day, we identify the animal as far as possible and explain what the rules allow at that time. You receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do and a clear view of any step that is not.
The animal removal scope for Hialeah Gardens homes
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Screened cap sized to the flue
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Written record of what was found
What people ask about chimney animal removal
What does a screened chimney cap do?
It closes the top of the flue to birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons while letting smoke out. It also keeps rain and debris from dropping in. It is sized to the flue and fixed securely.
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.
How long does chimney animal removal take?
It depends on the animal and the rules. A trapped squirrel may be a single visit, while bat exclusion or waiting for young birds can take longer. We tell you at the start if more than one visit is likely.
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- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo