Chimney animal removal for households in Oakland Park
Upfront pricing for each step, and no work added without your approval.
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Clues that a bird or bat is nesting
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Nest material on the damper
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
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Removing animals and closing the entry
An animal loose in the fireplace room
Sometimes an animal drops past the damper and ends up in the house. Close the interior openings to that room and keep people and pets out. If there is a door or window from that room to the outside, open it and leave the animal a way out.
Do not try to catch it, and do not handle a bat with bare hands, as FWC advises. Watch from a safe distance if you can, so you can tell us what it looked like. The chimney then needs attention too, because the way the animal came in is still open.
How one-way bat exclusion works
An exclusion device fits over the opening bats use and lets them crawl or fly out, but not back in. Over several nights the colony leaves on its own. FWC guidance treats this as the approach for bats in buildings.
The chimney is closed only after the bats are confirmed gone. Then the flue can be cleaned of droppings and a screened cap fitted. We explain which steps our team handles and which may involve a wildlife professional, so the plan is clear before it starts.
An active nest is not ordinary debris
A nest with eggs or young is treated differently from old nest material. For protected birds, disturbing an active nest is not allowed. It cannot be brushed out as if it were soot or leaves.
Once the nest is no longer in use, it can be removed as part of the clean-out. We tell you which kind of nest we found and what that means for timing. The written record notes it, so the reason for any wait is clear.
Stopping repeat animal visits in Oakland Park
Once a chimney in Oakland Park has been cleared, the goal is to keep it that way. A well-fitted screened cap, a damper that closes and repaired gaps at the crown or chase do most of the work.
Close the damper when the fireplace is cold and look at the cap from the ground now and then. If you hear activity again, tell us early. A problem caught before a nest is built is simpler to deal with. It also keeps the flue clear for the next fire.
What is and is not part of animal removal
- Referral where a wildlife professional is needed
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Plan for young animals in the flue
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
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.
What should I do if an animal gets into the house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and open an outside door or window from that room if there is one. Do not try to catch it. Our 24/7 emergency line is there if you cannot contain it.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo