Family-owned chimney animal removal in Kirkman South

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.

What the chimney inspection covers

Our free inspection for an animal problem looks at the chimney from the roof and from inside. The written findings say what we saw, what the rules allow and what we recommend, item by item. The inspection also notes anything we could not see, so you know what the findings cover.

• The cap, screen and crown or chase cover at the top
• Signs of nesting, droppings, fur or feathers
• The damper, smoke shelf and firebox from below
• Every flue in the chimney, including appliance flues

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.

Reading the nest material

Different animals leave different signs. Small twigs glued into a shelf on the flue wall point to swifts. Loose leaves, grass and debris piled on the smoke shelf suggest squirrels or other birds. Large piles of debris with droppings on the smoke shelf can mean a raccoon den. We read what we find before deciding on the next step, since the rules differ by animal. Those signs are written into the findings, so you know what we based the plan on.