Nest removal and chimney clean-up in Virginia Gardens
We confirm the chimney is empty before it is capped, so nothing is trapped inside to die.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to call about chimney animals
- Smoke backing up after a long idle spell
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Chimney animal removal decisions
Squirrels nesting near the chimney top
Some squirrels do not fall in but build a nest at the top of the flue or just under the cap. Leaves and twigs packed into the opening block the draft. The nest is also combustible.
Removal of the nest waits until any young have left or can be dealt with in the right way. Then the material comes out, the flue is brushed and the top is closed with a screened cap. Gaps in the cap or crown that gave the squirrel access are noted for repair.
What Florida's nuisance wildlife rule allows
Florida's rule on taking nuisance wildlife lets a property owner remove certain animals causing a problem, or authorize someone else to do it. It also lists species that may not be taken this way, and methods that are not allowed at all.
We work within that rule and explain it in plain terms for the animal you have. Protected birds, bats and some other species fall outside ordinary removal. Where they do, we tell you what the alternative is. If a question goes beyond what we can answer, the state wildlife agency is the place to ask.
The written record after an animal removal
At the end of the job, you receive a written record. It notes what animal was found, what was removed, what damage was seen and how the chimney was closed. If any step was left to a wildlife professional, the record says so.
Keep it with your other house papers. If animals return, the record shows what was done and where to look. It also helps if you sell the house and a buyer asks about the chimney. A record of a fitted cap is useful to anyone looking after the house later.
Chase covers and animal entry
On a framed chase, the metal cover at the top has an opening for the chimney pipe. If the collar around that opening is loose, or the cover has rusted through, animals can get into the chase.
We look at the cover, the collar and the chimney cap together. If animals have been using the chase, we explain what needs replacing or sealing. That work is priced separately from the removal. We also check whether the chimney cap above it is sound.
Your animal removal job, itemized
- Occupancy confirmed before any capping
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Torn or rusted screen repaired
Asking about animal removal in Virginia Gardens
Why is there still a smell after the animal left?
Droppings and nest material soak into rough chimney surfaces, and a faint smell can linger for a while. A strong or growing smell suggests something was missed. Tell us and we come back to look.
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.
Do you give a written record after the job?
Yes. It notes the animal found, what was removed, the damage seen and how the chimney was closed. If a wildlife professional handled a step, the record says so.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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