Chimney animal removal for households in Kendall
Nest material out, damper checked, screened cap on, and the fireplace ready for use again.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that a bird or bat is nesting
- Thumps or growling at night
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
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Animal removal that follows the rules
Checking for damage an animal left behind
Animals can bend a damper, tear a screen, pull at mortar or scratch at a metal liner. Their nests can hold moisture against the masonry. Once the flue is empty and clean, we look at the parts they used.
Each piece of damage is noted with its location and what it means for use. Repairs are priced separately from the removal and clean-out. You choose which to do, and we explain whether any of them should come before the next fire.
What the free inspection settles
The free inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the firebox, the damper, the smoke shelf and the top where they can be reached. We listen, look for signs and identify the animal as far as possible.
You leave with an answer to three questions: what is in the chimney, what is allowed now and what the work will involve. If the answer depends on waiting or a referral, you hear that on the day. You also receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do.
Animal sounds in a house you just moved into
New owners sometimes hear their first chimney animal soon after moving in. The chimney may have been uncapped for a long time, or an old nest may be in use again.
Treat it as a chance to learn about the chimney as a whole. The free inspection identifies the animal and also shows the state of the top, the damper and the flue. You then have a plan for both the animal and the fireplace. That is more useful than dealing with the noise alone.
Why unused fireplaces attract animals
A fireplace that is not used offers a quiet, sheltered space. With no smoke or heat to discourage them, animals may settle in without being noticed for a long time. An open damper or a missing cap makes it easier still.
If you do not use your fireplace, keep the damper closed and make sure the top is capped. If an animal has already moved in, the same order applies: identify, resolve, clean, then close the entry. A closed damper and a capped top are simple, low-cost protection for a chimney.
Items in a chimney animal job
- Referral where a wildlife professional is needed
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Damper operation checked after clean-out
Questions about a bird nest in the flue
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.
Can a squirrel get stuck in a chimney?
Yes. Squirrels can fall into an uncapped flue and be unable to climb a smooth lining. A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture. We identify the situation before anything is disturbed.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo