Chimney animal removal for households in Sweetwater
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
What people notice before animal removal
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- Nest material on the damper
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Animal removal that follows the rules
One cap for several flues
Where a chimney has more than one flue, each can have its own cap. A single wider cap can also cover them all by attaching to the crown. Both approaches can keep animals out when fitted well.
We explain which suits your chimney, based on the layout of the flues and the condition of the crown. An unused flue left open is still a way in, so we suggest covering every flue. The estimate lists the choice and its price. Either way, the fixing method follows the cap's instructions.
Approving animal removal after your free inspection
The free inspection establishes what is in the chimney and what the work involves. You get an estimate for each step that is ours to do, with time to ask about any line.
Approve any service on that estimate within 72 hours of your free inspection and it comes with a 10% discount. The window starts at your own inspection. If part of the plan must wait for the animal, the discount still applies to work you approved in that time.
When an animal problem cannot wait
Most chimney animal problems can wait for a scheduled visit, as long as the damper is closed and the room is shut off. A few cannot, such as an animal loose in the house that you cannot contain.
For those, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Describe what is happening and where the animal is. We tell you what to do in the meantime and what can be arranged, without promising an arrival time we cannot keep. Keep the room closed off and stay clear of the animal while you wait.
Flies or beetles near the fireplace
Insects gathering at the hearth or around the damper can be a sign of something decaying in the chimney. Droppings, food scraps carried in by an animal or a dead animal can all draw them.
Do not spray insecticide into the flue. Tell us what you are seeing. We find the source, remove it and clean the area. The insects usually disappear once the material that attracts them is gone. If they persist, tell us, because it may mean something was missed.
Items in a chimney animal job
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Damper operation checked after clean-out
- Damage from the animal noted
- Top access planned for safety
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
Can you remove a bird nest from my chimney?
Only when the rules allow it. Many native birds and their active nests are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We identify the bird first, then explain whether the nest can come out now or must wait until it is no longer in use.
Where does a removed animal go afterward?
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule limits where a caught animal may be released, and some species may not be moved at all. We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts.
How long does chimney animal removal take?
It depends on the animal and the rules. A trapped squirrel may be a single visit, while bat exclusion or waiting for young birds can take longer. We tell you at the start if more than one visit is likely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo