Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Miami Beach
Our family team explains each step, from the first sounds in the flue to the cap on top.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Animal removal that follows the rules
Watching the chimney top from the ground
Some animals can be seen entering or leaving the chimney top. Birds may fly in and out during the day, and bats tend to leave around dusk. A few minutes of watching from the yard can tell us a lot.
Stay on the ground and keep a safe distance. Do not climb onto the roof to look. If you see animals coming and going, note roughly how many and when, and describe them as well as you can when you call.
Birds in the chimney and their legal protection
Many native birds are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Florida's nuisance wildlife rule does not allow them to be taken without federal authorization. That can include both the birds and their active nests.
So a bird in the chimney is first a question of which bird. Some species may be handled directly, and others must be left until the nest is no longer in use. We explain which case applies and what can be done in the meantime to protect the room.
Why we ask you not to handle the animal
Wild animals defend themselves when cornered, and bites and scratches are a real risk. FWC advises against handling bats with bare hands. Raccoons and other animals can be just as unwilling to be caught.
Leave the handling to the people planning the removal. If someone has already been bitten or scratched, seek medical advice promptly and tell us, because it may affect what happens to the animal. Keep children well away from the fireplace room until the job is done.
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 is and is not part of animal removal
- Flue brushed after the animal leaves
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Screened cap sized to the flue
- Written record of what was found
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
Does the discount apply to animal removal work?
Yes. Any service on the estimate that you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection comes with 10% off. The time counts from your own inspection, including for steps that must wait for the animal.
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.
What if the animal noises have stopped?
Silence does not by itself mean the animal left. It may be resting, have moved higher or have died, and young may remain. Keep the damper closed and tell us, and we check before any cap goes on.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo