Animal removal from chimneys in Lake Richmond
Nest removal, flue cleanup and a sturdy screened cap for Lake Richmond chimneys, priced in writing with no hidden fees.
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- Same-day service available
What your Lake Richmond chimney animal estimate covers
- Nest material removed from the flue
- Flue inspected top to bottom
- Crown or chase cover gaps noted
- Room protected during cleanup
What goes into chimney animal removal in Lake Richmond
A bird in the firebox
A bird that drops into the firebox often ends up behind the glass doors or on the grate. Keep the doors closed, dim the room and keep pets out. A frightened bird that gets loose in the house can injure itself against windows. Where it is safe, a bird can sometimes be guided out through a nearby exterior door. We then find the opening at the top so it does not happen again. An injured bird can be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator, who is better placed than we are to care for it.
Fireplace doors as a barrier
Glass fireplace doors add a second barrier in front of the damper. If your fireplace has them, keep them closed and latched until the chimney is clear. If it has only a mesh curtain, a closed damper is the main barrier, and cardboard taped over the opening can add a temporary one. Remove any temporary covering before the fireplace is used again. Never block the damper opening in a way that keeps you from checking on what is behind it.
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.
Maintenance visits after the cap is on
A cap does its job only while the screen stays clear and fastened. We offer maintenance visits, which line up with the annual inspection NFPA 211 asks for. On a maintenance visit our crew checks that the cap is still tight to the flue, that the screen is undamaged and clear of leaves and nest starts, and that nothing has moved into a second flue or the chase. The Florida residential code expects a spark arrestor screen to be removable for cleaning, so a clogged screen can be cleared rather than replaced.
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Your Lake Richmond chimney animal questions, answered
Why do you check the smoke shelf?
Nest material and droppings often land on the smoke shelf behind the damper, out of sight from the room. We clear it during the cleanup, so debris does not stay in the smoke path.
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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