Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Lauderdale Isles
Identification, removal where it is allowed, clean-out and a cap, each explained and priced before work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- A torn screen on the cap
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- Nest material on the damper
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How animal removal from a chimney works
Approving animal removal after your free inspection
The free inspection establishes what is in the chimney and what the work involves. You get an estimate for each step that is ours to do, with time to ask about any line.
Approve any service on that estimate within 72 hours of your free inspection and it comes with a 10% discount. The window starts at your own inspection. If part of the plan must wait for the animal, the discount still applies to work you approved in that time.
Checking a chimney after the house sat empty
A house left empty for a while can gain chimney tenants without anyone noticing. Nest material may have built up and an animal may have died inside, all without a sound anyone heard.
Before lighting the fireplace again, have the flue looked at. We check for animals and nests, clean out what we find and look at the top. If the cap is missing or damaged, we explain how to close the entry for good. The fireplace is ready for use only once that is done.
Damage to a chimney liner from animals
Animals moving through a flue can scratch or dislodge parts of a lining. Nests pressed against the walls hold moisture. On a metal liner, the cap and top plate can be pulled loose.
After the clean-out, we look at the lining as far as it can be seen. Damage is noted with its location and what it means for use. Liner repairs are a separate decision, priced only if you want them. We explain whether any damage affects use before the next fire.
Gaps at the crown that let animals in
The crown is the top surface of a masonry chimney around the flue. Cracks and gaps in it can open a route into the chimney beside the flue, even when a cap is fitted.
We look at the crown when the top can be reached and note any openings big enough to matter. Sealing them is part of closing the entry. Wider crown repairs are priced separately if they are needed. A cap alone does not close a gap beside the flue.
Your animal removal job, itemized
- Referral where a wildlife professional is needed
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
Is a raccoon in the chimney likely to have young?
It can. A raccoon using a chimney as a den may be a female with young that cannot climb out. The plan has to account for them, so nothing is left behind when the top is closed.
Why do animals keep coming back to my chimney?
Scent, old nest material and an open top all draw them back. Removing the nest material and fitting a screened cap breaks the pattern. We also look for other entry points around the chimney.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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