Chimney animal removal for households in Imperial Point
Raccoons, squirrels, birds or bats, the chimney gets the same careful order of work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Hints that the flue needs animal removal
- Bats leaving the chimney at dusk
- A torn screen on the cap
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Animal removal details for Imperial Point homes
Capping over an animal traps it in the flue
Capping or covering a chimney with an animal inside traps it. It may die in the flue, which leaves a smell, attracts insects and adds to the clean-out. Young left behind by a parent that cannot return face the same fate.
The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. That order matters for the animal, for the chimney and for the room below. If someone has already covered the top, tell us, because it changes where we start.
A squirrel in the chimney
Squirrels explore chimney tops and can fall into an uncapped flue. Many cannot climb back up a smooth lining, so they end up trapped on the smoke shelf or above the damper, scratching and moving about.
A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture, depending on the chimney and the rules. A squirrel that is nesting at the top is a different case. We identify which one you have and explain the next step before anything is disturbed.
Odor that lingers after an animal is gone
Droppings, urine and nesting material soak into the rough surfaces of a chimney. After removal and clean-out, a faint smell can linger for a while, especially after rain or when air moves down the flue.
A strong or growing smell is different and suggests something was missed, such as remains in a hidden spot. Tell us if the smell does not fade. We come back to look rather than leave you guessing. Airing the room and keeping the damper closed between fires also helps the faint smell fade.
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.
Animal removal scope agreed before work
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Timing explained for protected species
Questions about animals in the chimney
How do you get bats out of a chimney?
Florida's rule allows bats to be moved out only with exclusion devices or a registered repellent, and only outside the maternity season. An exclusion device lets them leave but not return. We explain what is allowed at the time and who carries it out.
Why is there still a smell after the animal left?
Droppings and nest material soak into rough chimney surfaces, and a faint smell can linger for a while. A strong or growing smell suggests something was missed. Tell us and we come back to look.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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