Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Hillsboro Beach
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
Evidence of a raccoon, squirrel or bird
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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What our chimney animal work covers
Pets and a chimney animal
Dogs and cats can react strongly to an animal in the chimney, and a fight between a pet and a wild animal can hurt both. Keep pets away from the fireplace until the problem is solved.
If a pet has already had contact with the animal, check it for wounds and call your vet. Tell us what happened, because it can help identify the animal. We plan the removal so the pet is not in the way. A calm house makes the work quicker and safer.
The order of work for a chimney animal
Every chimney animal job follows the same order. Identify the animal and settle whether and how it can leave or be removed. Then clean out the flue, repair any damage and close the top with a screened cap.
Skipping ahead causes problems for the animal and the chimney alike. A cap fitted too early traps animals, and a clean-out done too early may disturb a protected nest. We explain where you are in the order at each visit, and the written record tracks it.
You saw an animal go into the chimney
Seeing an animal enter the chimney top is useful. Note what it looked like, what time it was and whether it came back out. If you saw it more than once, note that too.
Do not try to block the top or chase it away. Keep the damper closed and tell us what you saw. That sighting may let us plan the right approach before we even arrive. A description of its size, color and movement is often enough to narrow it down.
An uncapped chimney and repeated animal visits
A chimney with no cap is an open invitation. Birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons can all get in, and debris and rain follow them. Many animal problems start simply because the top was left open.
Once the animal is out and the flue is clean, a screened cap is the step that stops it happening again. We size it for the flue and fix it securely. The estimate shows it as a separate item with its own price. Keep the damper closed until it is fitted.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Damper operation checked after clean-out
- Timing explained for protected species
What to know about animals in a chimney
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
How do you know the chimney is empty before capping?
We look into the flue from both ends where possible, listen, check that any one-way exit has been used and wait if needed. The written record notes how the flue was confirmed empty.
What if a bird falls into my fireplace?
Keep people and pets away and do not try to raise it. For young swifts, USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator. Tell us, so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds have gone.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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