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Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Little Havana

Identification, removal where it is allowed, clean-out and a cap, each explained and priced before work.

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Hints that the flue needs animal removal

  • Scratching sounds from the fireplace
  • A missing or crooked chimney cap
  • A torn screen on the cap
  • Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Animal removal details for Little Havana homes

When the animal noises started matters

Tell us when you first noticed the sounds and whether they have changed. A sudden start may mean an animal fell in and is trapped. Noises that grow louder over time may mean young are growing inside.

Timing also affects what can be done. Some protected birds and bats have periods when their young cannot be disturbed. Knowing how long the sounds have gone on helps us judge whether young are likely and what the law allows now. If the sounds stopped and started again, mention that too.

Chattering from young birds in the flue

A loud, rising chatter from the chimney, often when adults return, can come from nestlings being fed. The noise can be surprising, but it usually settles as the young grow and leave. It is a sign to wait, not to act.

If a young bird falls into the firebox, do not try to raise it. USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator for guidance. Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds are gone.

Where a removed animal can go

Florida's nuisance wildlife rule also limits where a caught animal may be released. It cannot simply be taken somewhere far away and let go. The rule sets out the few places release is allowed and the conditions that apply.

We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts. If the answer depends on the species, we say so. Knowing this ahead of time helps you decide on the approach you are comfortable with. It also avoids surprises once the work is underway.

Why we do not promise removal over the phone

A phone call gives us useful clues, but not enough to promise when or how an animal will come out. The species, whether young are present, the rules that apply and the chimney itself all shape the answer.

What we can promise is a clear next step. After the free inspection, you know what is in the chimney as far as it can be identified. You also know what is allowed now and what the work will cost. If the answer involves waiting or a referral, you hear that directly rather than a hopeful guess.

From identification to cap, the animal removal scope

  • Identification of the animal in the flue
  • Check of the damper, shelf and top
  • Debris bagged and hauled away
  • Separate price for each step

Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons

Can I just put a cap on the chimney myself?

Not while an animal may be inside, because it would be trapped. The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. Tell us if a cap has already been fitted, because it changes where we start.

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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