Chimney animal removal, clean-out and caps in Tamiami
Identification, removal where it is allowed, clean-out and a cap, each explained and priced before work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- Thumps or growling at night
- Droppings on the hearth or firebox floor
- A musky smell from the fireplace
- A damper that no longer closes
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How animal removal from a chimney works
Chattering from young birds in the flue
A loud, rising chatter from the chimney, often when adults return, can come from nestlings being fed. The noise can be surprising, but it usually settles as the young grow and leave. It is a sign to wait, not to act.
If a young bird falls into the firebox, do not try to raise it. USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator for guidance. Keep the damper closed and the room quiet, and tell us so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds are gone.
The listed cap on a factory-built flue
A factory-built fireplace vents through a listed metal chimney, and its cap is part of that listed system. The manufacturer's instructions specify which cap may be used. A generic cap fitted in its place may not suit the chimney.
If animals have got in through a damaged cap on a factory-built chimney, we identify the brand and the correct replacement part. We also look at the chase cover around it for gaps. Both are priced separately once the animal is out.
What the free inspection settles
The free inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the firebox, the damper, the smoke shelf and the top where they can be reached. We listen, look for signs and identify the animal as far as possible.
You leave with an answer to three questions: what is in the chimney, what is allowed now and what the work will involve. If the answer depends on waiting or a referral, you hear that on the day. You also receive an estimate for each step that is ours to do.
What the time of day says about the animal
Different animals keep different hours. Birds tend to be active by day, raccoons often move at night and bats leave the chimney around dusk. Sounds that follow one of these patterns narrow down the possibilities.
Keep a rough note of when you hear activity over a few days. It is one of the most useful things you can give us. It also helps us plan when to look at the top to see the animal for ourselves. Even a few notes on a phone are enough.
Your animal removal job, itemized
- Removal or exclusion where the rules allow
- Cap fixed as its instructions describe
- Separate price for each step
- Plan for young animals in the flue
What to know about animals in a chimney
Do you clean the chimney after the animal is gone?
Yes. Nest material, droppings and debris are removed from the smoke shelf, damper and flue, bagged at the fireplace and hauled away. The flue is brushed and then looked at for damage.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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