Local chimney animal removal for Monterey homes
Keep the fireplace off and call our local pros. We assess your Monterey chimney and give you a written plan at no charge.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Your Monterey chimney cleanup, item by item
- Nest material removed from the flue
- Flue inspected top to bottom
- Listed cap for factory-built chimneys
- Workmanship warranty on the cap
How our pros handle chimney animals in Monterey
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.
Animal noises at a rental property
Tenants often notice chimney noises first. Ask them to keep the fireplace off and the damper closed, and to note when they hear the sounds. We coordinate access with them, report our findings to you and send the estimate for approval. Once the work is done, the written record tells you what was found and what was installed. If the tenant hears sounds again, the record also tells the next visitor what to check first. Letting tenants know the timing rules up front also helps when some of the work has to wait.
When a storm loosens or removes the cap
Strong wind can loosen a cap, tear its screen or carry it off the chimney, leaving the flue open. After a storm, look at the chimney top from the ground. If the cap is missing or tilted, keep the damper closed and call for an inspection. We confirm nothing moved in while the flue was open and then replace or refasten the cap. A cap that has shifted once may need different fasteners so it stays put the next time.
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.
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Chimney animal questions from Monterey
Is a bat in the house a health concern?
The CDC advises contacting a doctor or the health department after possible contact with a bat, including waking to find one in the room. Do not handle it. We take care of the chimney side once the room is clear.
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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