Chimney animal removal and cleanup in Colonialtown North
Birds, bats and raccoons each follow different rules. Our Colonialtown North chimney specialists explain yours before any work starts.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Step by step for your Colonialtown North chimney
- Damper and fireplace doors secured
- Smoke shelf cleared and checked
- Firebox cleaned after removal
- Free inspection and written estimate
Keeping Colonialtown North chimneys empty and clean
How exclusion devices work
An exclusion device is a one-way exit fitted over the opening bats use. The bats can crawl or fly out at night and cannot get back in. Florida's nuisance wildlife rule sets conditions for using these devices before an opening is closed, and the work is often handled by a wildlife specialist. Once the chimney is confirmed empty, we remove the device and install the permanent cap and screen. The device stays in place for the period the rule sets before the opening is closed for good.
Never handle wildlife with bare hands
Raccoons and bats are among the animals the Florida Department of Health lists as carriers of rabies in the state, and wild animals bite when handled. Do not reach up the flue, grab an animal on the grate or try to catch a bat by hand. If a bite or scratch happens, wash the wound and contact a doctor or the health department right away. Removal is work for people equipped to do it. Wearing gloves does not make handling a wild animal safe, so leave capture to people trained for it.
Liner problems found during cleanup
Clearing a nest sometimes reveals flue problems that were hidden behind it, such as cracked tile, open joints or a damaged liner section. Those were not necessarily caused by the animal, but they matter before the next fire. We describe what we find, explain whether the fireplace should stay unused, and quote any liner or flue repair as its own item. Finding it now, with the flue open and clean, is easier than finding it after the next fire.
Temporary measures while the plan is set
While removal waits on timing or a specialist, a few temporary steps keep the animal out of the house. Keep the damper closed and the fireplace doors shut, or tape cardboard over an open fireplace. Do not block the top of the chimney yourself. Temporary measures come off once the work is done, and the fireplace stays unused until the flue is cleared. Tell us what you put in place so we know what to remove when we arrive.
Other work in Colonialtown North
-
-
-
-
-
Learn more about chimney animal removalColonialtown North services
Asked in Colonialtown North about chimney animal removal
What are the rules for bats in a chimney?
Florida restricts bat exclusion during the maternity season, April 16 through August 14, and exclusion devices are used before openings are sealed. We explain the timing that applies when you call.
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.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
Need an answer now? Call (352) 675-6376
Your request is received
Thank you. We will contact you to discuss the job and confirm an appointment.