Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Spring Garden
No fire, no smoke and no sealed-in animal, only a plan that fits the species and the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Flies gathering near the hearth
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Animal removal that follows the rules
How the animal removal estimate is laid out
An animal problem involves several steps, and the estimate lists them separately. They are identification, removal or exclusion where it is ours to do, clean-out, damage repairs and the screened cap. Each has its own price.
You can see which steps must happen and which are your choice. If part of the work belongs to a wildlife professional, the estimate says so rather than folding it into our price. There are no hidden fees added later. If the plan changes, the estimate is updated in writing before any extra work.
When a strong storm has damaged the cap
Strong wind can loosen, bend or remove a chimney cap. Once it is gone, the flue is open to animals. Sounds from the chimney soon after a storm may mean one has already found the gap.
We deal with the animal first, then the clean-out, then a new or refitted cap. The cap is fixed as its instructions describe so it resists wind. If the storm also damaged the crown or flashing, we note it for a separate estimate. Look at the top from the ground after any strong wind.
Chimney animals in a rented home
In a rented home, the tenant usually hears the animal first and the owner decides on the work. Tell us who is arranging the visit and who approves repairs, such as the cap.
We can share the estimate and written record with both if you ask. The tenant can help with access and describe the sounds. Clear roles mean the animal is not left in the chimney while approvals go back and forth. We can also send the findings to the owner directly if that is easier.
Gaps at the crown that let animals in
The crown is the top surface of a masonry chimney around the flue. Cracks and gaps in it can open a route into the chimney beside the flue, even when a cap is fitted.
We look at the crown when the top can be reached and note any openings big enough to matter. Sealing them is part of closing the entry. Wider crown repairs are priced separately if they are needed. A cap alone does not close a gap beside the flue.
Items in a chimney animal job
- Removal or exclusion where the rules allow
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Written record of what was found
- Top access planned for safety
Animal removal questions heard in Spring Garden
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
Do you use poison to get rid of chimney animals?
No. Most poisons are not allowed under Florida's rule, and poison tends to leave a dead animal inside the flue. We use methods that fit the species, the rule and the chimney.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo