Animal removal and flue clean-out in Riverland
No fire, no smoke and no sealed-in animal, only a plan that fits the species and the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Thumps or growling at night
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Our approach to animals in the chimney
Why we do not promise removal over the phone
A phone call gives us useful clues, but not enough to promise when or how an animal will come out. The species, whether young are present, the rules that apply and the chimney itself all shape the answer.
What we can promise is a clear next step. After the free inspection, you know what is in the chimney as far as it can be identified. You also know what is allowed now and what the work will cost. If the answer involves waiting or a referral, you hear that directly rather than a hopeful guess.
Choosing the mesh on a chimney cap
The mesh must keep animals out without choking the flue. Openings that are too large let small animals through, and a screen that is too fine clogs with soot. The Florida Building Code also sets a minimum open area for spark arrestor screens.
We choose a screen that suits the flue and the animals it has to stop. Afterward, look at the cap from the ground now and then for damage or clogging. A torn or blocked screen is a repair item, not a reason to remove the cap.
Cap materials and how long they last
Chimney caps come in galvanized steel, stainless steel and copper, among others. Painted or galvanized caps usually cost less at the start, while stainless and copper tend to last longer before rust or wear opens the mesh.
We explain the choices and what each is likely to mean over time. The cheapest cap is poor value if it rusts through and lets animals back in. The estimate shows the material we suggest and why. If you prefer a different material, we price that too.
Flies or beetles near the fireplace
Insects gathering at the hearth or around the damper can be a sign of something decaying in the chimney. Droppings, food scraps carried in by an animal or a dead animal can all draw them.
Do not spray insecticide into the flue. Tell us what you are seeing. We find the source, remove it and clean the area. The insects usually disappear once the material that attracts them is gone. If they persist, tell us, because it may mean something was missed.
What an animal removal visit includes
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Multi-flue cap where several flues end
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Cap material chosen for durability
Animal removal questions heard in Riverland
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.
What should I do if an animal gets into the house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and open an outside door or window from that room if there is one. Do not try to catch it. Our 24/7 emergency line is there if you cannot contain it.
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 Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo