Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Sandalfoot Cove
Protected birds and bats are handled on their own timetable, and we tell you plainly when waiting is required.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A damper that no longer closes
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Identifying and removing chimney animals
Other birds nesting on the smoke shelf
Birds other than swifts sometimes build nests on the smoke shelf, on top of the damper or just inside the top of the flue. Twigs, grass and leaves falling into the firebox are a common sign.
Whether the nest can come out now depends on the species and whether it is active. Once it can, the material is removed in full, because a nest is combustible and blocks the draft. We then look at how the birds got in and price a screened cap if one is needed.
Checking for damage an animal left behind
Animals can bend a damper, tear a screen, pull at mortar or scratch at a metal liner. Their nests can hold moisture against the masonry. Once the flue is empty and clean, we look at the parts they used.
Each piece of damage is noted with its location and what it means for use. Repairs are priced separately from the removal and clean-out. You choose which to do, and we explain whether any of them should come before the next fire.
Other ways animals get into a chimney
The flue opening is the obvious entry, but there are others. Cracks in the crown, gaps at the flashing and a loose chase cover can let animals in. So can damaged siding on a chase and openings where the chimney meets the house.
We look for each of these once the animal has gone. A cap on the flue does little if the animal can still get into the chase or the attic beside the chimney. The estimate lists each entry point and the repair it needs.
An uncapped chimney and repeated animal visits
A chimney with no cap is an open invitation. Birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons can all get in, and debris and rain follow them. Many animal problems start simply because the top was left open.
Once the animal is out and the flue is clean, a screened cap is the step that stops it happening again. We size it for the flue and fix it securely. The estimate shows it as a separate item with its own price. Keep the damper closed until it is fitted.
Items in a chimney animal job
- Identification of the animal in the flue
- Separate price for each step
- Cap material chosen for durability
- Blocked appliance flue identified
Animal removal questions heard in Sandalfoot Cove
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.
How do you know the chimney is empty before capping?
We look into the flue from both ends where possible, listen, check that any one-way exit has been used and wait if needed. The written record notes how the flue was confirmed empty.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo