Animal removal and flue clean-out in Wilton Manors
Clean-out and entry repairs follow once the animal question is settled, not before.
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When to call about chimney animals
- Thumps or growling at night
- A damper that no longer closes
- Pets fixated on the fireplace
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Chimney animal removal decisions
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.
When a strong storm has damaged the cap
Strong wind can loosen, bend or remove a chimney cap. Once it is gone, the flue is open to animals. Sounds from the chimney soon after a storm may mean one has already found the gap.
We deal with the animal first, then the clean-out, then a new or refitted cap. The cap is fixed as its instructions describe so it resists wind. If the storm also damaged the crown or flashing, we note it for a separate estimate. Look at the top from the ground after any strong wind.
Stopping repeat animal visits in Wilton Manors
Once a chimney in Wilton Manors 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.
Why some flues attract nesting birds
USFWS describes chimney swifts as preferring brick, stone or mortar chimneys, where the rough inner walls give them something to cling to. A smooth metal liner is harder for them to use. An open masonry flue with no cap is the easiest of all.
That does not mean every masonry chimney will draw birds, or that a metal liner is the answer to a bird problem. If you want birds kept out in future, a screened cap fitted once they have left is the way to do it. We explain the timing and the cap choice that suit your chimney.
What sits inside the animal removal scope
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Entry points found and listed
- Odor source traced after removal
- Top access planned for safety
What to know about animals in a chimney
Should I light a fire to make the animal leave?
No. Young animals and nesting birds cannot leave, adults may come down into the room and nest material can catch fire. Keep the fireplace cold and the damper closed, and tell us what you have noticed.
What damage do animals do to a chimney?
They can bend dampers, tear screens, loosen caps and scratch linings, and their nests hold moisture against masonry. After the clean-out we note any damage and price repairs separately.
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
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