Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Ojus
No fire, no smoke and no sealed-in animal, only a plan that fits the species and the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- A torn screen on the cap
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Our approach to animals in the chimney
When an animal problem cannot wait
Most chimney animal problems can wait for a scheduled visit, as long as the damper is closed and the room is shut off. A few cannot, such as an animal loose in the house that you cannot contain.
For those, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Describe what is happening and where the animal is. We tell you what to do in the meantime and what can be arranged, without promising an arrival time we cannot keep. Keep the room closed off and stay clear of the animal while you wait.
Animal sounds in a house you just moved into
New owners sometimes hear their first chimney animal soon after moving in. The chimney may have been uncapped for a long time, or an old nest may be in use again.
Treat it as a chance to learn about the chimney as a whole. The free inspection identifies the animal and also shows the state of the top, the damper and the flue. You then have a plan for both the animal and the fireplace. That is more useful than dealing with the noise alone.
Checking a chimney after the house sat empty
A house left empty for a while can gain chimney tenants without anyone noticing. Nest material may have built up and an animal may have died inside, all without a sound anyone heard.
Before lighting the fireplace again, have the flue looked at. We check for animals and nests, clean out what we find and look at the top. If the cap is missing or damaged, we explain how to close the entry for good. The fireplace is ready for use only once that is done.
Cleaning up droppings from the firebox and hearth
Droppings in the firebox, on the hearth or on the smoke shelf are removed as part of the clean-out. We keep the material contained, bag it at the fireplace and carry it out of the house.
Surfaces that were soiled are cleaned where they can be reached. If droppings have stained porous brick or stone, some marking may remain, and we tell you before the work whether that is likely. The debris is hauled away with everything else. The room is left clean before we go.
Clean-out, repairs and cap after animal removal
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Multi-flue cap where several flues end
- Top access planned for safety
Animal removal questions heard in Ojus
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.
Do you clean the chimney after the animal is gone?
Yes. Nest material, droppings and debris are removed from the smoke shelf, damper and flue, bagged at the fireplace and hauled away. The flue is brushed and then looked at for damage.
What does a screened chimney cap do?
It closes the top of the flue to birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons while letting smoke out. It also keeps rain and debris from dropping in. It is sized to the flue and fixed securely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo