Animal removal and flue clean-out in Miami Shores

We check the damper, lining and top for damage the animal left behind and price any repair separately.

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Evidence of a raccoon, squirrel or bird

Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
A missing or crooked chimney cap
A damper that no longer closes
An animal loose in the fireplace room

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How animal removal from a chimney works

Keep people and pets away from the fireplace

A cornered wild animal can bite or scratch. Keep children and pets out of the room with the fireplace until the animal question is settled. Do not reach into the opening or the firebox, even with gloves.

Pets are often the first to notice an animal in a chimney. A dog barking at the hearth or a cat watching the damper can stir up the animal inside. Moving your pets to another part of the house makes the situation calmer for everyone.

Bees or wasps at the chimney top

Insects sometimes build nests in the cap, on the crown or just inside the flue. Wasps and bees coming and going from the top, or buzzing heard at the damper, are the usual signs. Some insect nests can be large.

Do not light a fire or spray into the flue. A honeybee colony may be moved by a beekeeper, and other nests may need pest control. Once the insects are dealt with, we clean out the flue and look at how they got in, just as we would after an animal.

The listed cap on a factory-built flue

A factory-built fireplace vents through a listed metal chimney, and its cap is part of that listed system. The manufacturer's instructions specify which cap may be used. A generic cap fitted in its place may not suit the chimney.

If animals have got in through a damaged cap on a factory-built chimney, we identify the brand and the correct replacement part. We also look at the chase cover around it for gaps. Both are priced separately once the animal is out.

A damper left open invites animals down

A damper left open gives an animal in the flue a route into the house. It also gives birds and bats that enter from the top more space to use. It is easy to leave it open without realizing.

Close the damper whenever the fireplace is not in use. If it will not close or seal, that is a repair worth doing. We check it during the visit and explain whether it can be fixed or needs replacing. A damper that seals also keeps smells in the flue.

What sits inside the animal removal scope

Referral where a wildlife professional is needed
Smoke shelf cleared of debris
Entry points found and listed
Blocked appliance flue identified

Animal removal answers for Miami Shores homes

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.

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.

Do you give a written record after the job?

Yes. It notes the animal found, what was removed, the damage seen and how the chimney was closed. If a wildlife professional handled a step, the record says so.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo