Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Lauderdale Harbours
Once the flue is empty, we clean out the nest material and close the entry with a screened cap.
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What tells you an animal moved in
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Nest material on the damper
- A damper that no longer closes
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Birds, bats and raccoons in the flue, explained
A bird trapped above the damper
A single bird that has fallen into the flue may flutter and call without being able to climb out. The closed damper keeps it out of the room, and the flue is the safer place for it for now.
Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us what you hear. We look at whether the bird can be guided out safely and whether it has a nest in the flue. Opening the damper into a lived-in room is rarely the best way to free it.
A dead animal inside the flue
A strong, rotten smell from the fireplace, sometimes with flies near the hearth, often means an animal has died in the chimney. It may have fallen in and been unable to leave, or been sealed in by a cap fitted too early.
Keep the damper closed and the room aired. We locate and remove the remains, clean the area they were in and bag everything for removal. The smell usually fades once the source is gone, and we tell you if anything else may be contributing.
A screened cap to keep animals out
The lasting answer for most chimney animals is a cap with a mesh screen. It closes the top to birds, bats, raccoons and squirrels while letting smoke out. It also keeps rain and debris from dropping into the flue.
We fit the cap only after the flue is empty and clean. Its size, the way it is fixed and the mesh are chosen for your flue. The estimate shows the cap as its own item, apart from the removal and clean-out.
Looking at the whole chimney after an animal
An animal problem is often the first time anyone has looked closely at a chimney in a long while. Once the flue is empty and clean, it is a good moment to check the rest: the crown, the flashing, the lining and the damper.
The animal visit covers what the animal touched. A wider look is a separate step, and we tell you what it would add before you decide. If the rest of the chimney is sound, the written record says so, which is worth knowing too.
What the animal removal estimate covers
- Timing explained for protected species
- Remains removed if an animal died
- Cap material chosen for durability
- Top access planned for safety
Animal removal answers for Lauderdale Harbours homes
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.
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.
How long does chimney animal removal take?
It depends on the animal and the rules. A trapped squirrel may be a single visit, while bat exclusion or waiting for young birds can take longer. We tell you at the start if more than one visit is likely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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