Chimney animal removal for households in San Marco Island
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
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Thumps or growling at night
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
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From first sounds to cap, animal removal explained
Watching the chimney top from the ground
Some animals can be seen entering or leaving the chimney top. Birds may fly in and out during the day, and bats tend to leave around dusk. A few minutes of watching from the yard can tell us a lot.
Stay on the ground and keep a safe distance. Do not climb onto the roof to look. If you see animals coming and going, note roughly how many and when, and describe them as well as you can when you call.
A damper left open invites animals down
A damper left open gives an animal in the flue a route into the house. It also gives birds and bats that enter from the top more space to use. It is easy to leave it open without realizing.
Close the damper whenever the fireplace is not in use. If it will not close or seal, that is a repair worth doing. We check it during the visit and explain whether it can be fixed or needs replacing. A damper that seals also keeps smells in the flue.
Booking animal removal work in San Marco Island
The visit to your home in San Marco Island begins with a free inspection. From it, you get an estimate that separates the removal, the clean-out, any repairs and the cap.
Book any of those within 72 hours of the free inspection and 10% comes off that item. The hours are counted from your own inspection. If part of the plan has to wait for the animal, we explain how the timing works for the steps you approve now. Ask us to confirm the figures before you choose.
Your record after animal removal in San Marco Island
When the work at your home in San Marco Island is finished, you should know what animal was in the chimney and how it left. You should also know what was cleaned out and how the top was closed.
Those points are written down for you, along with any damage we noted and the cap we fitted. Keep the record with your house papers. If activity starts again, it tells you and us where to begin. It also shows which entries were closed.
Clean-out, repairs and cap after animal removal
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Written record of what was found
- Timing explained for protected species
- Odor source traced after removal
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
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.
Why do animals keep coming back to my chimney?
Scent, old nest material and an open top all draw them back. Removing the nest material and fitting a screened cap breaks the pattern. We also look for other entry points around the chimney.
What if the animal noises have stopped?
Silence does not by itself mean the animal left. It may be resting, have moved higher or have died, and young may remain. Keep the damper closed and tell us, and we check before any cap goes on.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo