Animal removal and entry repairs for chimneys in Upper Eastside
Upfront pricing for each step, and no work added without your approval.
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Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- A rotten smell that will not fade
- Nest material on the damper
- Branches touching the chimney or roof
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Chimney animal removal in Upper Eastside, in order
Signs that bats are using the chimney
Bats often show themselves at dusk, when they leave the chimney top to feed. Small dark droppings collecting in the firebox or on the hearth, a faint musty smell and quiet squeaking or rustling are other signs.
If you see bats leaving, try to note the time and roughly how many. Do not block the top or try to scare them out. That information helps decide whether exclusion is possible now or has to wait, and what kind of device would suit the chimney top.
Reaching the animal from the top or the bottom
An animal can be reached from the chimney top, from the firebox through the damper, or through a cleanout if one exists. The choice depends on where the animal is, how the chimney is built and what the plan is for getting it out.
We choose the access that keeps the animal away from the living space and keeps the room clean. If the roof cannot be reached safely on the day, we explain what can still be done from below and what must wait.
Clearing nest material from the smoke shelf
The smoke shelf behind the damper is a favorite place for nests and dens. It is flat, sheltered and out of sight. Material can build up there without any sign in the room until it is quite deep.
Clearing it by hand and with a vacuum is part of the clean-out. We look under the material for damage to the shelf and damper. If the shelf is rough or broken, that is described as a separate item. Material left there would only invite the next animal.
Looking at the whole chimney after an animal
An animal problem is often the first time anyone has looked closely at a chimney in a long while. Once the flue is empty and clean, it is a good moment to check the rest: the crown, the flashing, the lining and the damper.
The animal visit covers what the animal touched. A wider look is a separate step, and we tell you what it would add before you decide. If the rest of the chimney is sound, the written record says so, which is worth knowing too.
The animal removal scope for Upper Eastside homes
- Check of the damper, shelf and top
- Nest material and droppings removed
- Written record of what was found
- Cap material chosen for durability
Before you arrange chimney animal removal
Can I just put a cap on the chimney myself?
Not while an animal may be inside, because it would be trapped. The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. Tell us if a cap has already been fitted, because it changes where we start.
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.
What if the animal noises have stopped?
Silence does not by itself mean the animal left. It may be resting, have moved higher or have died, and young may remain. Keep the damper closed and tell us, and we check before any cap goes on.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo