Chimney animal removal for households in Pembroke Park
Clean-out and entry repairs follow once the animal question is settled, not before.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- A damper that no longer closes
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Chimney animal removal decisions
A nest that blocks the draft
A nest or den in the flue can close off much of the passage. When a fire is lit below, smoke has nowhere to go and can spill into the room. A fireplace that suddenly draws badly after sitting unused may have this problem.
Do not test the fireplace to see if the smoke clears. Tell us what happened and when it started. We look for the blockage from above and below, and the clean-out restores the passage once the animal question is settled.
Other ways animals get into a chimney
The flue opening is the obvious entry, but there are others. Cracks in the crown, gaps at the flashing and a loose chase cover can let animals in. So can damaged siding on a chase and openings where the chimney meets the house.
We look for each of these once the animal has gone. A cap on the flue does little if the animal can still get into the chase or the attic beside the chimney. The estimate lists each entry point and the repair it needs.
Pets and a chimney animal
Dogs and cats can react strongly to an animal in the chimney, and a fight between a pet and a wild animal can hurt both. Keep pets away from the fireplace until the problem is solved.
If a pet has already had contact with the animal, check it for wounds and call your vet. Tell us what happened, because it can help identify the animal. We plan the removal so the pet is not in the way. A calm house makes the work quicker and safer.
Cap mesh that stands up to salt air
Where salt air reaches the chimney top, galvanized mesh can rust through sooner than it would inland. American Galvanizers Association guidance notes that chlorides shorten the life of galvanized coatings. A rusted screen opens a gap animals can use.
For caps in salt-exposed settings, we explain the stainless and copper options and why the grade matters. IMOA guidance on stainless steel links grade choice to chloride exposure. The estimate shows the material we suggest. Stainless grade and fastener choice matter more in this exposure than on chimneys away from salt air.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Screened cap sized to the flue
- Timing explained for protected species
- Odor source traced after removal
Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons
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.
Is a raccoon in the chimney likely to have young?
It can. A raccoon using a chimney as a den may be a female with young that cannot climb out. The plan has to account for them, so nothing is left behind when the top is closed.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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