Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Port Royale
We find out what is in the flue before anything is closed, and we explain what the law allows next.
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Hints that the flue needs animal removal
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Thumps or growling at night
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
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Birds, bats and raccoons in the flue, explained
An animal loose in the fireplace room
Sometimes an animal drops past the damper and ends up in the house. Close the interior openings to that room and keep people and pets out. If there is a door or window from that room to the outside, open it and leave the animal a way out.
Do not try to catch it, and do not handle a bat with bare hands, as FWC advises. Watch from a safe distance if you can, so you can tell us what it looked like. The chimney then needs attention too, because the way the animal came in is still open.
Our work and a wildlife professional's work
Chimney animal problems sit between two trades. The chimney side includes clean-out, damper and lining checks, entry repairs and the screened cap. The animal side can include trapping, exclusion and relocation under state rules.
Depending on the animal, we may handle more or less of that second part. We tell you plainly which steps are ours for your situation. Where a wildlife professional is needed, we explain how our work fits before and after theirs. The estimate shows the split.
Why some flues attract nesting birds
USFWS describes chimney swifts as preferring brick, stone or mortar chimneys, where the rough inner walls give them something to cling to. A smooth metal liner is harder for them to use. An open masonry flue with no cap is the easiest of all.
That does not mean every masonry chimney will draw birds, or that a metal liner is the answer to a bird problem. If you want birds kept out in future, a screened cap fitted once they have left is the way to do it. We explain the timing and the cap choice that suit your chimney.
When a raccoon tries to get back in
A raccoon that has been using a chimney may try hard to return, especially if it believes young are still inside. It can pull at a loose cap, tear at a screen or work at flashing and siding nearby.
That is one reason the flue must be confirmed empty before the cap goes on, and why the cap has to be fixed firmly. If you see signs of an attempt after the work, such as a bent screen, tell us promptly. We look at it before a gap opens.
From identification to cap, the animal removal scope
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Torn or rusted screen repaired
- Fireplace ready-for-use check at the end
What to know about animals in a chimney
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.
What if a bird falls into my fireplace?
Keep people and pets away and do not try to raise it. For young swifts, USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator. Tell us, so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds have gone.
How long does chimney animal removal take?
It depends on the animal and the rules. A trapped squirrel may be a single visit, while bat exclusion or waiting for young birds can take longer. We tell you at the start if more than one visit is likely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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