Animals in the chimney? Removal help in Haralson Estates
Animals in your Haralson Estates chimney need patience and the right sequence. Our local experts plan both and explain every step.
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- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Inside the chimney animal plan for Haralson Estates
- Damper and fireplace doors secured
- Chimney sweep after nesting
- Screened cap sized to the code range
- Listed cap for factory-built chimneys
Chimney animal work in Haralson Estates homes
The damper is your barrier
A closed damper separates an animal in the flue from your living space. Leave it shut, and keep glass doors closed if the fireplace has them. Opening the damper to look up the flue invites a frightened bird or bat into the room, and an animal that falls onto the grate is harder to handle inside the house. Our assessment starts at the chimney top and in the firebox, with the damper left where it is. If the damper does not close fully, stuff an old towel into the gap below it and tell us when you call.
Animals inside a factory-built chase
On a factory-built fireplace, the chimney pipe runs inside a framed chase, and an animal can get into the enclosure without entering the pipe. Entry is usually through a gap at the chase cover or a damaged cap. Removal may need access at the top of the chase, and soiled insulation may have to come out. We explain the plan for that space and price the cover or cap work that closes it. Animals in a chase can also reach insulation around the pipe, which may need replacing to keep the clearances right.
Keeping children and pets away
An animal in a chimney is frightened, and a frightened animal may scratch or bite if it gets loose or is cornered. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace and close the room if you can. Pets are drawn to the sounds, and a dog or cat at the fireplace doors can panic a bird or bat inside. Our team handles the chimney side, up top and at the firebox. If a pet has already had contact with a bat or raccoon, call your veterinarian for advice.
A family-owned team that explains the rules
Orlando Chimney Service is family owned and locally owned. Wildlife rules can be confusing, and we take the time to explain which ones apply to the animal in your chimney and why some steps wait. You get the plan in writing, along with the reasons behind it, from the same local business that does the cleanup and fits the cap. Our chimney animal pros would rather explain a rule twice than leave you guessing. When a step has to wait on the calendar, we also remind you when it is time to schedule it.
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Your Haralson Estates chimney animal questions, answered
Can I clean up the droppings myself?
It is better to leave them. The CDC notes that histoplasmosis spreads through spores in bird and bat droppings when they are disturbed. We remove and bag droppings with care as part of the cleanup.
Should I keep the glass doors closed?
If the fireplace has glass doors, keeping them shut adds a barrier between the flue and the room. Keep the damper closed too, and do not light a fire while an animal may still be inside.
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