Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Melrose Park

A squirrel in the chimney

Squirrels explore chimney tops and can fall into an uncapped flue. Many cannot climb back up a smooth lining, so they end up trapped on the smoke shelf or above the damper, scratching and moving about.

A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture, depending on the chimney and the rules. A squirrel that is nesting at the top is a different case. We identify which one you have and explain the next step before anything is disturbed.

The workmanship warranty on caps and repairs

The cap we fit and the repairs we make are covered by our workmanship warranty. The written record describes the work, which is what the warranty covers.

If a cap we fitted comes loose or an entry we closed opens up, tell us. We come back and look at it under the warranty. New damage from a falling branch or a storm is a different matter, and we explain the difference if it comes up. We would rather talk it through than leave a gap in the top.

Details that help us plan the animal visit

A short description on the phone helps us plan the free inspection and bring the right equipment. These details help most.

Nothing on the list is required to book. If you are unsure about any of it, say so, and we find out during the visit. Call us with what you know.

• What you hear, and at what time of day
• When the noises started and whether they have changed
• Whether the damper is open or closed
• Whether the chimney has a cap on top

Keeping animal removal humane and lawful

The way an animal leaves a chimney matters. Methods that trap animals inside, leave young to starve or injure them are both cruel and, in many cases, against the rules. They also make the chimney harder to clean afterward.

We plan each job so the animal leaves or is removed in a way the rules allow. When the humane choice is to wait, we say so. That approach usually costs less in clean-up and repairs too. It also means you do not have to worry about what happened to the animal.