Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Riverside Park
We check the damper, lining and top for damage the animal left behind and price any repair separately.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- Thumps or growling at night
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
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What our chimney animal work covers
Bats in the chimney and Florida's rules
Bats are protected in Florida. The state nuisance wildlife rule allows them to be moved out only with exclusion devices or a registered repellent, and only outside the maternity season. An exclusion device lets bats leave but not return. Harming them or using poisons is not allowed.
That means a bat colony in a chimney cannot simply be cleared on demand. We explain whether exclusion is allowed at the time of your call and who carries it out. We also explain what the chimney will need once the bats have gone. The timing is set by the rule, not by us.
Reaching the animal from the top or the bottom
An animal can be reached from the chimney top, from the firebox through the damper, or through a cleanout if one exists. The choice depends on where the animal is, how the chimney is built and what the plan is for getting it out.
We choose the access that keeps the animal away from the living space and keeps the room clean. If the roof cannot be reached safely on the day, we explain what can still be done from below and what must wait.
Letting an animal leave on its own
For some animals, the kindest and simplest route is to let them leave by themselves and stop them coming back. A one-way exit at the top does this. FWC guidance describes the approach for bats, and similar devices are used for some other species.
Whether it fits your chimney depends on the animal, whether young are present and the timing the rules set. We explain the option when it applies. The top is closed permanently only after the flue is confirmed empty.
Who comes to deal with the chimney
The chimney side of an animal problem is handled by our family team, who also explain each step. Questions about the flue go to whoever looked into it.
Being locally owned, we would sooner walk through the plan again, step by step, than leave you guessing. If a question falls outside our work, such as the handling of a protected species, we say so and point you to the right people. Our aim is a plan you understand from start to finish.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Remains removed if an animal died
Common questions about birds, bats and raccoons
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.
Is nest material in the flue a fire hazard?
Yes. Twigs, leaves and fur burn easily and can also block the draft. Do not use the fireplace until the flue has been cleared and looked at. We tell you when it is ready.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo