Animal removal and flue clean-out in Pembroke Pines
We keep the fireplace, the room and the animal in mind while the problem is sorted out.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Chimney animal removal in Pembroke Pines, in order
Chimney animal removal starts with identification
What is in the chimney decides everything that follows. A trapped squirrel, a raccoon with young, nesting birds and a bat colony each call for a different plan. Some can be dealt with directly, and for others the rules decide what may be done and when.
We identify the animal from what can be seen and heard, from signs in the firebox and from the top where it can be reached safely. We do not guess from a phone call alone. Once the animal is known, we explain the options that fit it.
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.
Arranging chimney animal removal in Pembroke Pines
Get in touch by phone or through the form, with your address in Pembroke Pines and a description of what you are hearing or seeing. We arrange a free inspection and tell you what to do until then, such as keeping the damper closed.
On the day, we identify the animal as far as possible and explain what the rules allow at that time. You receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do and a clear view of any step that is not.
Gaps at the crown that let animals in
The crown is the top surface of a masonry chimney around the flue. Cracks and gaps in it can open a route into the chimney beside the flue, even when a cap is fitted.
We look at the crown when the top can be reached and note any openings big enough to matter. Sealing them is part of closing the entry. Wider crown repairs are priced separately if they are needed. A cap alone does not close a gap beside the flue.
Clean-out, repairs and cap after animal removal
- Damage from the animal noted
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Torn or rusted screen repaired
- Fireplace ready-for-use check at the end
Questions about a bird nest in the flue
Can you remove a bird nest from my chimney?
Only when the rules allow it. Many native birds and their active nests are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We identify the bird first, then explain whether the nest can come out now or must wait until it is no longer in use.
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.
Do you give a written record after the job?
Yes. It notes the animal found, what was removed, the damage seen and how the chimney was closed. If a wildlife professional handled a step, the record says so.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- 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