Animal removal and flue clean-out in Richmond Heights
We find out what is in the flue before anything is closed, and we explain what the law allows next.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- A torn screen on the cap
- Nest material on the damper
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What our chimney animal work covers
When there are young raccoons in the chimney
Young raccoons cannot climb out on their own, and a mother will try hard to get back to them. Removing her and closing the top would leave them to starve. Removing them without her can bring her back to tear at the cap or the roof.
The plan has to keep the family together or account for every animal. We explain the approach that fits what we find and whether it needs a wildlife professional. The cap goes on only once the flue is confirmed empty.
Where a removed animal can go
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule also limits where a caught animal may be released. It cannot simply be taken somewhere far away and let go. The rule sets out the few places release is allowed and the conditions that apply.
We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts. If the answer depends on the species, we say so. Knowing this ahead of time helps you decide on the approach you are comfortable with. It also avoids surprises once the work is underway.
The written record after an animal removal
At the end of the job, you receive a written record. It notes what animal was found, what was removed, what damage was seen and how the chimney was closed. If any step was left to a wildlife professional, the record says so.
Keep it with your other house papers. If animals return, the record shows what was done and where to look. It also helps if you sell the house and a buyer asks about the chimney. A record of a fitted cap is useful to anyone looking after the house later.
Looking at the whole chimney after an animal
An animal problem is often the first time anyone has looked closely at a chimney in a long while. Once the flue is empty and clean, it is a good moment to check the rest: the crown, the flashing, the lining and the damper.
The animal visit covers what the animal touched. A wider look is a separate step, and we tell you what it would add before you decide. If the rest of the chimney is sound, the written record says so, which is worth knowing too.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Torn or rusted screen repaired
Animal removal answers for Richmond Heights homes
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
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.
What does a screened chimney cap do?
It closes the top of the flue to birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons while letting smoke out. It also keeps rain and debris from dropping in. It is sized to the flue and fixed securely.
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