Chimney animal removal for households in Shady Banks
The way in is found and fixed, so the same chimney does not invite the next animal.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of an animal in the chimney
- Animals seen entering the chimney top
- Twigs or leaves falling into the firebox
- Bats leaving the chimney at dusk
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
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When the animal noises started matters
Tell us when you first noticed the sounds and whether they have changed. A sudden start may mean an animal fell in and is trapped. Noises that grow louder over time may mean young are growing inside.
Timing also affects what can be done. Some protected birds and bats have periods when their young cannot be disturbed. Knowing how long the sounds have gone on helps us judge whether young are likely and what the law allows now. If the sounds stopped and started again, mention that too.
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.
Branches that give animals a route to the top
Trees and shrubs close to the chimney make it easy for climbing animals to reach the top. Branches resting on the roof act as bridges for squirrels and raccoons.
Trimming trees is outside our work, but we point out any branches that seem to give animals access. Keeping them trimmed back helps the cap and screen do their job. We note it on the written record so you can arrange it with whoever looks after your trees. A cap is harder to defeat when animals cannot reach it easily.
An animal in the firebox behind the screen
Sometimes an animal drops all the way into the firebox. If a fireplace screen or other barrier closes the opening, it may be all that stands between the animal and the room.
Leave the screen in place and keep people and pets away. Do not open it to look. Tell us what kind of animal it seems to be, and we explain the safest way to get it out of the house. Keep the room closed off in the meantime.
What an animal removal visit includes
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Room protection during the clean-out
- Damage from the animal noted
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
Animal removal questions heard in Shady Banks
Will you handle the animal or refer me to someone?
It depends on the animal, the stage it is at and the rules that apply. Some cases may need a wildlife professional as well as our team. We tell you which steps are ours and which are not.
What if a bird falls into my fireplace?
Keep people and pets away and do not try to raise it. For young swifts, USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator. Tell us, so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds have gone.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo