Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Sunrise
Nest material out, damper checked, screened cap on, and the fireplace ready for use again.
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- Family owned and run
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Bats leaving the chimney at dusk
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
- Sounds that stopped suddenly
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Our approach to animals in the chimney
A bird trapped above the damper
A single bird that has fallen into the flue may flutter and call without being able to climb out. The closed damper keeps it out of the room, and the flue is the safer place for it for now.
Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us what you hear. We look at whether the bird can be guided out safely and whether it has a nest in the flue. Opening the damper into a lived-in room is rarely the best way to free it.
A squirrel in the chimney
Squirrels explore chimney tops and can fall into an uncapped flue. Many cannot climb back up a smooth lining, so they end up trapped on the smoke shelf or above the damper, scratching and moving about.
A trapped squirrel needs a way out or a careful capture, depending on the chimney and the rules. A squirrel that is nesting at the top is a different case. We identify which one you have and explain the next step before anything is disturbed.
Why unused fireplaces attract animals
A fireplace that is not used offers a quiet, sheltered space. With no smoke or heat to discourage them, animals may settle in without being noticed for a long time. An open damper or a missing cap makes it easier still.
If you do not use your fireplace, keep the damper closed and make sure the top is capped. If an animal has already moved in, the same order applies: identify, resolve, clean, then close the entry. A closed damper and a capped top are simple, low-cost protection for a chimney.
Your record after animal removal in Sunrise
When the work at your home in Sunrise 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.
What an animal removal visit includes
- Damage from the animal noted
- Chase cover and collar checked
- Cap material chosen for durability
- Blocked appliance flue identified
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
Is a raccoon in the chimney likely to have young?
It can. A raccoon using a chimney as a den may be a female with young that cannot climb out. The plan has to account for them, so nothing is left behind when the top is closed.
What should I do if an animal gets into the house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and open an outside door or window from that room if there is one. Do not try to catch it. Our 24/7 emergency line is there if you cannot contain it.
What should I tell you when I call about an animal?
What you hear and when, when it started, whether the damper is open and whether there is a cap. Anything you are unsure about, we find out during the free inspection.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo