Chimney animal removal and cleanup in Horizon West
Scratching, chirping or fluttering in your Horizon West chimney? Our family-owned team assesses it and plans the lawful next step.
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Step by step for your Horizon West chimney
- Assessment of the animal and any nesting
- Specialist coordination where needed
- Droppings bagged with care
- Crown or chase cover gaps noted
Keeping Horizon West chimneys empty and clean
A screen that can be cleaned
Screens collect soot and creosote on wood-burning chimneys, and a clogged screen restricts the flue. The residential code requires the arrestor to be accessible for cleaning and the screen or cap to be removable so the flue can be swept. We fit caps that meet that requirement and look at the screen during every inspection, so a clean cap keeps doing its job. A screen that clogs quickly can also point to a draft or burning problem worth a closer look.
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.
Another appliance venting through the chimney
Some chimneys carry more than one flue, and one of them may serve another appliance in the house. A nest in that flue matters as much as one above the fireplace. Mention every appliance that vents through the chimney when you call. We check each flue for nests and debris, and a blocked appliance flue goes to the top of the list for cleanup. Keep that appliance off if we advise it until its flue has been cleared.
Chimneys that are never used
A fireplace that sits idle for years gives animals a quiet, sheltered space, and without regular use nobody notices the early signs. If you inherited or bought a home with an unused fireplace, have the chimney inspected before anyone lights it. We check for nests, droppings and debris, confirm the flue is clear and fit a screened cap if the top is open. An idle chimney that is capped and clean stays ready for the day someone wants a fire.
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Chimney animal questions from Horizon West
Do raccoon droppings need special handling?
Yes. The CDC notes that raccoon feces can carry roundworm eggs, so a latrine in a chimney or firebox calls for careful cleanup with protective equipment. Leave it for us rather than sweeping it up yourself.
What if the noises stop on their own?
Quiet can mean the animal left, or that it is stuck or has died. Keep the fireplace off and have the chimney checked before the next fire, since a nest or remains can still block the flue.
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