Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Hialeah
We find out what is in the flue before anything is closed, and we explain what the law allows next.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What tells you an animal moved in
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- A torn screen on the cap
- A damper that no longer closes
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Animal removal details for Hialeah homes
Clearing nest material from the smoke shelf
The smoke shelf behind the damper is a favorite place for nests and dens. It is flat, sheltered and out of sight. Material can build up there without any sign in the room until it is quite deep.
Clearing it by hand and with a vacuum is part of the clean-out. We look under the material for damage to the shelf and damper. If the shelf is rough or broken, that is described as a separate item. Material left there would only invite the next animal.
Checking a chimney after the house sat empty
A house left empty for a while can gain chimney tenants without anyone noticing. Nest material may have built up and an animal may have died inside, all without a sound anyone heard.
Before lighting the fireplace again, have the flue looked at. We check for animals and nests, clean out what we find and look at the top. If the cap is missing or damaged, we explain how to close the entry for good. The fireplace is ready for use only once that is done.
When removal and clean-out happen on different days
An animal job may take more than one visit. An exclusion may need several nights, a wait may be required for young to leave or a wildlife professional may need to act first.
We tell you at the start if more than one visit is likely. Each visit has its own purpose and its own line on the estimate. Between visits, keep the damper closed and let us know if the sounds change. Each visit ends with a short account of where things stand.
Our work and a wildlife professional's work
Chimney animal problems sit between two trades. The chimney side includes clean-out, damper and lining checks, entry repairs and the screened cap. The animal side can include trapping, exclusion and relocation under state rules.
Depending on the animal, we may handle more or less of that second part. We tell you plainly which steps are ours for your situation. Where a wildlife professional is needed, we explain how our work fits before and after theirs. The estimate shows the split.
Animal removal scope agreed before work
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
- Chase cover and collar checked
Questions about animals in the chimney
Is a raccoon in the chimney likely to have young?
It can. A raccoon using a chimney as a den may be a female with young that cannot climb out. The plan has to account for them, so nothing is left behind when the top is closed.
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.
Do you use poison to get rid of chimney animals?
No. Most poisons are not allowed under Florida's rule, and poison tends to leave a dead animal inside the flue. We use methods that fit the species, the rule and the chimney.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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