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Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Seven Isles

We confirm the chimney is empty before it is capped, so nothing is trapped inside to die.

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What tells you an animal moved in

  • A musky smell from the fireplace
  • A torn screen on the cap
  • Nest material on the damper
  • Pets fixated on the fireplace
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Animal removal and clean-out in Seven Isles

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.

Sizing and fixing a cap to the flue

A chimney cap has to fit the flue it covers. Manufacturer guidance stresses matching the cap to the size of the flue tile, and the fixing method depends on the cap type. Some bolt onto the flue tile, some band around the top course of brick, some slip into the flue and some attach to the crown.

A cap that is loose or poorly sized can be pushed aside by a determined animal. We measure the flue, choose a cap that suits it and fix it as its instructions describe. The written record notes the type and how it was attached.

Twigs and leaves falling into the firebox

Small sticks, leaves or grass appearing in the firebox often mean a bird or squirrel is building a nest above. The material drops as it is carried in or pushed around.

Keep the damper closed and leave the material where it falls. It helps us identify the builder. The nest itself may be protected while active, and we explain what that means before anything is removed. If you see the bird that is carrying the material, describe it when you call.

Cap mesh that stands up to salt air

Where salt air reaches the chimney top, galvanized mesh can rust through sooner than it would inland. American Galvanizers Association guidance notes that chlorides shorten the life of galvanized coatings. A rusted screen opens a gap animals can use.

For caps in salt-exposed settings, we explain the stainless and copper options and why the grade matters. IMOA guidance on stainless steel links grade choice to chloride exposure. The estimate shows the material we suggest. Stainless grade and fastener choice matter more in this exposure than on chimneys away from salt air.

What the animal removal estimate covers

  • Check of the damper, shelf and top
  • Debris bagged and hauled away
  • Multi-flue cap where several flues end
  • Timing explained for protected species

What to know about animals in a chimney

Can I just put a cap on the chimney myself?

Not while an animal may be inside, because it would be trapped. The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. Tell us if a cap has already been fitted, because it changes where we start.

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.

Does the discount apply to animal removal work?

Yes. Any service on the estimate that you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection comes with 10% off. The time counts from your own inspection, including for steps that must wait for the animal.

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