Animals in the chimney? Removal help in Meadow Woods
Chimney animal removal in Meadow Woods done in the right order, from assessment and cleanup to a screened cap, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Inside the chimney animal plan for Meadow Woods
- Crown or chase cover gaps noted
- Cap fitted only after the flue is empty
- Free inspection and written estimate
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
Chimney animal work in Meadow Woods homes
Damper damage after nesting
Nesting and a trapped animal's struggle can jam a damper, bend its plate or break its handle. After cleanup, we open and close the damper, check how well it seals and look at its frame. A damper that no longer closes fully lets animals and outside air into the room. If it needs repair, we describe it as a separate item with its own price. A damper that works again also gives you a barrier the next time something falls into the flue.
Why we do not promise a removal date
It would be easy to promise the animal will be gone tomorrow. For protected birds, bats in maternity season or a mother with young, that promise could break the law or leave young animals to die in the flue. We tell you what can happen now, such as sealing the damper, cleaning the firebox and planning the cap, and what has to wait for the animal to leave or for the rules to allow it. If the timing changes, for example because the animals leave sooner than expected, we move the next steps up.
Stinging insects at the chimney top
Wasps and bees sometimes nest in a cap, a crown crack or a chase top. Those need a pest control professional before anyone works on the chimney, since disturbing a nest at roof height is dangerous. Once the insects are gone, we inspect the top, repair the crack or opening they used and check the cap screen for damage. A crack large enough for wasps can also let water into the chimney, so it is worth closing. Our crew does not remove active stinging insect nests, since that needs the right protective equipment.
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.
Other work in Meadow Woods
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- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
Learn more about chimney animal removalMeadow Woods services
What Meadow Woods owners ask about animals in chimneys
Are chimney swifts protected?
Yes. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects chimney swifts, and an active nest of theirs cannot be taken out. The chimney is cleaned and capped after the birds have left for the season.
What does the code say about a chimney cap screen?
For masonry chimneys, the Florida residential code (R1003.9.2) calls for screen openings that do not pass a 1/2 inch sphere nor block a 3/8 inch sphere, a net free area at least four times the flue outlet and a screen that can be removed for cleaning. We size the cap to those rules.
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