Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Lake Ridge
The way in is found and fixed, so the same chimney does not invite the next animal.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Opossums, snakes and other chimney visitors
Chimneys attract more than birds, bats, raccoons and squirrels. Opossums, snakes and other animals sometimes climb in or fall in. Each has its own habits and its own place under the state wildlife rules.
Describe what you have seen or heard, even if you are not sure what it is. We identify the animal before planning anything. If it belongs to a group that needs a wildlife professional, we say so and explain how our work fits around theirs. Either way, the chimney side of the job follows the same careful order.
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.
What the time of day says about the animal
Different animals keep different hours. Birds tend to be active by day, raccoons often move at night and bats leave the chimney around dusk. Sounds that follow one of these patterns narrow down the possibilities.
Keep a rough note of when you hear activity over a few days. It is one of the most useful things you can give us. It also helps us plan when to look at the top to see the animal for ourselves. Even a few notes on a phone are enough.
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.
What an animal removal visit includes
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Plan for young animals in the flue
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
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.
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.
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
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo