Animal removal from chimneys in Bay Ridge
We find out what is living in your Bay Ridge chimney, follow the rules for that animal and close the opening once it is empty. Free inspection.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your Bay Ridge chimney animal estimate covers
- Assessment of the animal and any nesting
- Rules that apply to that animal, explained
- Specialist coordination where needed
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
What goes into chimney animal removal in Bay Ridge
The listed cap for a factory-built chimney
A factory-built chimney must be terminated according to its manufacturer's instructions, and the cap is part of that listed system. If an animal got past the cap on a prefabricated fireplace, the replacement should be the cap approved for that model. We read the listing label, identify the chimney series and quote the correct cap. A generic screened cap is not a substitute on these systems. The listed cap may take a little longer to arrive, and the damper stays closed while we wait for it.
Stinging insects at the chimney top
Wasps and bees sometimes nest in a cap, a crown crack or a chase top. Those need a pest control professional before anyone works on the chimney, since disturbing a nest at roof height is dangerous. Once the insects are gone, we inspect the top, repair the crack or opening they used and check the cap screen for damage. A crack large enough for wasps can also let water into the chimney, so it is worth closing. Our crew does not remove active stinging insect nests, since that needs the right protective equipment.
Nest material leaves with us
Nest material, droppings and debris from the flue, the smoke shelf and the firebox are bagged and hauled away when we finish, not left in your trash or on the lawn. Droppings are handled with care, since the CDC notes that disturbing bird and bat droppings can release the spores that cause histoplasmosis. The area around the fireplace is protected while we work, and we clean up before we leave.
Maintenance visits after the cap is on
A cap does its job only while the screen stays clear and fastened. We offer maintenance visits, which line up with the annual inspection NFPA 211 asks for. On a maintenance visit our crew checks that the cap is still tight to the flue, that the screen is undamaged and clear of leaves and nest starts, and that nothing has moved into a second flue or the chase. The Florida residential code expects a spark arrestor screen to be removable for cleaning, so a clogged screen can be cleared rather than replaced.
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Your Bay Ridge chimney animal questions, answered
Are chimney swifts protected?
Yes. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects chimney swifts, and an active nest of theirs cannot be taken out. The chimney is cleaned and capped after the birds have left for the season.
Is a bat in the house a health concern?
The CDC advises contacting a doctor or the health department after possible contact with a bat, including waking to find one in the room. Do not handle it. We take care of the chimney side once the room is clear.
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