Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Surfside

Animal sounds in a house you just moved into

New owners sometimes hear their first chimney animal soon after moving in. The chimney may have been uncapped for a long time, or an old nest may be in use again.

Treat it as a chance to learn about the chimney as a whole. The free inspection identifies the animal and also shows the state of the top, the damper and the flue. You then have a plan for both the animal and the fireplace. That is more useful than dealing with the noise alone.

Questions to ask when the animal job is done

Before we leave, these questions help you understand what was done and what to watch for.

You will find the same answers in the written record. Going over them beside the fireplace, with the parts in view, tends to make them stick. If a question comes up later, call and ask.

• Is the flue confirmed empty and clean
• What damage did the animal leave behind
• How was the top closed, and with what
• What signs would mean an animal is back

Arranging chimney animal removal in Surfside

Get in touch by phone or through the form, with your address in Surfside and a description of what you are hearing or seeing. We arrange a free inspection and tell you what to do until then, such as keeping the damper closed.

On the day, we identify the animal as far as possible and explain what the rules allow at that time. You receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do and a clear view of any step that is not.

Stopping repeat animal visits in Surfside

Once a chimney in Surfside has been cleared, the goal is to keep it that way. A well-fitted screened cap, a damper that closes and repaired gaps at the crown or chase do most of the work.

Close the damper when the fireplace is cold and look at the cap from the ground now and then. If you hear activity again, tell us early. A problem caught before a nest is built is simpler to deal with. It also keeps the flue clear for the next fire.