Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Hillsboro Pines
A written record of what was found, what was removed and how the chimney was closed afterward.
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When to call about chimney animals
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
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Chimney animal removal decisions
When there are young raccoons in the chimney
Young raccoons cannot climb out on their own, and a mother will try hard to get back to them. Removing her and closing the top would leave them to starve. Removing them without her can bring her back to tear at the cap or the roof.
The plan has to keep the family together or account for every animal. We explain the approach that fits what we find and whether it needs a wildlife professional. The cap goes on only once the flue is confirmed empty.
Animals inside a framed chimney chase
Factory-built fireplaces often have a metal chimney inside a framed chase. Gaps around the chase cover, damaged siding or openings at the base can let animals into the chase without entering the flue itself.
Animals in a chase can damage framing and pull at material around the chimney pipe. We find the way in and describe what the animal may have disturbed. Repairs to the chase or its cover are priced separately, once the animal is out. Until then, keep any openings into the house near the chase closed.
Confirming the flue is empty before capping
Before the top is closed, we need to be confident no animal is left inside. That can mean looking into the flue from both ends, listening, checking that a one-way exit has been used and waiting a short time if needed.
Capping too soon traps whatever remains, which is cruel and leads to a harder clean-out later. We tell you how we confirmed the flue was empty. The written record notes it along with the cap details. If any doubt remains, the cap waits.
Why we ask you not to handle the animal
Wild animals defend themselves when cornered, and bites and scratches are a real risk. FWC advises against handling bats with bare hands. Raccoons and other animals can be just as unwilling to be caught.
Leave the handling to the people planning the removal. If someone has already been bitten or scratched, seek medical advice promptly and tell us, because it may affect what happens to the animal. Keep children well away from the fireplace room until the job is done.
Animal removal work in Hillsboro Pines, line by line
- Identification of the animal in the flue
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Remains removed if an animal died
- Odor source traced after removal
What to know about animals in a chimney
Can you remove an animal from my chimney right away?
It depends. The species, whether young are present and Florida's wildlife rules decide what can happen and when. After the free inspection we tell you what is allowed now and what the work involves.
Could an animal block the flue of another appliance?
It can. If a nest blocks a flue serving another appliance, gases may have nowhere to go. Leave that appliance off until the flue has been looked at, and tell us which appliance it is.
What if the animal noises have stopped?
Silence does not by itself mean the animal left. It may be resting, have moved higher or have died, and young may remain. Keep the damper closed and tell us, and we check before any cap goes on.
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