Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Palmetto Bay
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
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Nest material on the damper
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Our approach to animals in the chimney
Why fire and smoke are wrong for animal removal
It can seem logical to light a fire to drive an animal out of the chimney. It rarely works as hoped. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, and an adult may climb down into the room instead of up. Nest material in the flue can also catch fire.
Leave the fireplace cold and the damper closed. Burning or smoking an animal out can also break the rules that protect some species. Tell us what you have noticed, and we plan a response that fits the animal and the chimney.
Chattering from young birds in the flue
A loud, rising chatter from the chimney, often when adults return, can come from nestlings being fed. The noise can be surprising, but it usually settles as the young grow and leave. It is a sign to wait, not to act.
If a young bird falls into the firebox, do not try to raise it. USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator for guidance. Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds are gone.
Checking the cap screen over time
A cap keeps working only while its screen is whole. Storms, falling branches and determined animals can tear or loosen it. Soot and debris can also clog the mesh.
Look at the top from the ground now and then, especially after a strong storm. If the screen looks damaged or the cap looks crooked, tell us. We can repair or replace it before an animal finds the gap. A quick look from the yard after any strong wind is usually enough to spot it.
Fasteners and screens near the coast
Near the coast, the screws and bands that hold a cap can corrode before the cap itself. A cap with sound mesh but weak fixings can be pushed aside by a raccoon or lifted by wind.
We check the fixings as well as the mesh and use fasteners that suit the cap metal. Mixing metals can speed corrosion where they touch, so we match them. Any fixings that need replacing are listed on the estimate. Rust streaks below a fixing can be an early warning.
The animal removal scope for Palmetto Bay homes
- Removal or exclusion where the rules allow
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Cap material chosen for durability
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
Can you remove an animal from my chimney right away?
It depends. The species, whether young are present and Florida's wildlife rules decide what can happen and when. After the free inspection we tell you what is allowed now and what the work involves.
How do you know the chimney is empty before capping?
We look into the flue from both ends where possible, listen, check that any one-way exit has been used and wait if needed. The written record notes how the flue was confirmed empty.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo