Animal removal and flue clean-out in Wynwood
Our family team explains each step, from the first sounds in the flue to the cap on top.
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- Family owned and run
Sounds and smells of a chimney animal
- Scratching sounds from the fireplace
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- Feathers or fur in the firebox
- Buzzing insects around the chimney top
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Our approach to animals in the chimney
Capping over an animal traps it in the flue
Capping or covering a chimney with an animal inside traps it. It may die in the flue, which leaves a smell, attracts insects and adds to the clean-out. Young left behind by a parent that cannot return face the same fate.
The cap goes on only after the flue is confirmed empty. That order matters for the animal, for the chimney and for the room below. If someone has already covered the top, tell us, because it changes where we start.
An animal loose in the fireplace room
Sometimes an animal drops past the damper and ends up in the house. Close the interior openings to that room and keep people and pets out. If there is a door or window from that room to the outside, open it and leave the animal a way out.
Do not try to catch it, and do not handle a bat with bare hands, as FWC advises. Watch from a safe distance if you can, so you can tell us what it looked like. The chimney then needs attention too, because the way the animal came in is still open.
Raccoons using a chimney as a den
A raccoon can climb into an uncapped chimney and use the smoke shelf or damper area as a den. Heavy thumps, growling or chittering, especially at night, are common signs. A raccoon inside may be a female with young.
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule allows a property owner, or someone the owner authorizes, to remove a raccoon by allowed methods. We explain what that means for your chimney and who does which step. The young are part of the plan, not an afterthought.
When the right plan is to wait
Sometimes the lawful and humane answer is to wait. Nesting swifts, bats in their maternity season and animals with very young offspring can fall into this group. Waiting feels slow, but acting too soon can break the law and cause suffering.
While you wait, keep the damper closed, do not use the fireplace and keep the room closed off if needed. We tell you roughly what to expect and what signs mean the waiting is over. Then the clean-out and cap can be scheduled.
The animal removal scope for Wynwood homes
- Damper operation checked after clean-out
- Multi-flue cap where several flues end
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
- Separate price for each step
What people ask about chimney animal removal
Will you handle the animal or refer me to someone?
It depends on the animal, the stage it is at and the rules that apply. Some cases may need a wildlife professional as well as our team. We tell you which steps are ours and which are not.
Can you fit a cap on a factory-built chimney?
Yes, using the cap the manufacturer lists for that chimney. A generic cap may not suit it. We identify the brand and check the chase cover around it for gaps as well.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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