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Chimney animal removal for households in Overtown

Once the flue is empty, we clean out the nest material and close the entry with a screened cap.

  • Owned and run locally
  • Available for same-day service
  • Fully licensed and insured
  • Family owned and run
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Hints that the flue needs animal removal

  • Flies gathering near the hearth
  • Nest material on the damper
  • A damper that no longer closes
  • Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Birds, bats and raccoons in the flue, explained

Tracing whether the animal is in the flue

Not every animal heard near a fireplace is inside the flue. It may be in a framed chase around a metal chimney or in the wall beside a masonry chimney. It may also be in the attic where the chimney passes through. The response differs for each.

We trace the sound to its source using the layout of the house and the chimney. If the animal is outside the flue, we explain which part of the house it is using and how it gets there. That keeps the plan aimed at the right place.

Who comes to deal with the chimney

The chimney side of an animal problem is handled by our family team, who also explain each step. Questions about the flue go to whoever looked into it.

Being locally owned, we would sooner walk through the plan again, step by step, than leave you guessing. If a question falls outside our work, such as the handling of a protected species, we say so and point you to the right people. Our aim is a plan you understand from start to finish.

Damage to a chimney liner from animals

Animals moving through a flue can scratch or dislodge parts of a lining. Nests pressed against the walls hold moisture. On a metal liner, the cap and top plate can be pulled loose.

After the clean-out, we look at the lining as far as it can be seen. Damage is noted with its location and what it means for use. Liner repairs are a separate decision, priced only if you want them. We explain whether any damage affects use before the next fire.

Chase covers and animal entry

On a framed chase, the metal cover at the top has an opening for the chimney pipe. If the collar around that opening is loose, or the cover has rusted through, animals can get into the chase.

We look at the cover, the collar and the chimney cap together. If animals have been using the chase, we explain what needs replacing or sealing. That work is priced separately from the removal. We also check whether the chimney cap above it is sound.

Animal removal scope agreed before work

  • Removal or exclusion where the rules allow
  • Flue brushed after the animal leaves
  • Cap material chosen for durability
  • Blocked appliance flue identified

Asking about animal removal in Overtown

Can a squirrel get stuck in a chimney?

Yes. Squirrels can fall into an uncapped flue and be unable to climb a smooth lining. A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture. We identify the situation before anything is disturbed.

Is nest material in the flue a fire hazard?

Yes. Twigs, leaves and fur burn easily and can also block the draft. Do not use the fireplace until the flue has been cleared and looked at. We tell you when it is ready.

Can you fit a cap on a factory-built chimney?

Yes, using the cap the manufacturer lists for that chimney. A generic cap may not suit it. We identify the brand and check the chase cover around it for gaps as well.

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