Family-owned chimney animal removal in Colonialtown South
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- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The parts of an animal removal job in Colonialtown South
- Smoke shelf cleared and checked
- Damper operation and seal checked
- Timing set around protected species
- Repairs priced as separate items
Our approach to chimney wildlife in Colonialtown South
What happens when swifts are nesting
When swifts are raising young in your chimney, the work waits. Keep the damper closed so no bird drops into the room, and keep the fireplace off. After the birds have left for the season, we remove the nest material, clean the flue and fit a screened cap so the chimney is closed before they would return. The written plan gives you both steps so nothing is forgotten in between. If a young bird falls into the firebox in the meantime, keep the doors closed and ask us or a wildlife rehabilitator for advice.
If an animal gets into the living space
Close interior doors to confine the animal to one room and keep people and pets away. If the room has an exterior door or window, opening it gives the animal a way out, but never corner or chase it. Do not handle wildlife with bare hands. A local wildlife service can advise on removal from the house, and our 24/7 emergency line can help you plan the chimney side once the room is clear. Leave the room quiet and dark with the outside door open, and many animals look for the way out on their own.
A full sweep after nesting season
Nest removal clears the obvious material, while a full chimney sweep clears the rest of the flue, including soot and creosote that built up under the nest. We schedule the sweep once the animal has gone and before the cap is fitted, so the flue is clean when it is closed. The sweep and the cleanup appear as separate lines, so you can see each one. The sweep also shows whether the flue is ready for use or needs repairs before the next fire.
Soiled insulation inside a chase
When an animal has nested inside a factory-built chase, the insulation around the pipe can be soiled with droppings and nest material. It may need to come out, which can mean opening the chase from the top or the side. We note what we see during the inspection and price insulation removal separately, since it depends on how far the nesting extends. New insulation, where needed, must keep the clearances the chimney maker specifies around the pipe. Removal and replacement are written up as separate items, so you see what each part involves.
Other work in Colonialtown South
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
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Asked in Colonialtown South about chimney animal removal
Why can't you cap the chimney right away?
Closing the top with an animal inside traps it, and some species are protected while nesting. We confirm the chimney is empty, or wait until the rules allow exclusion, before a cap goes on.
Can you check the chimney again next year?
Yes. We offer maintenance visits, and an annual inspection is what NFPA 211 asks for, along with clearing any obstruction before the fireplace is used. A yearly visit also shows whether the cap and screen are still sound.
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