Chimney animal removal by local pros in Paradise Heights
Heard something in the chimney? Tell our Paradise Heights team what you heard and when, and we take it from there.
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Written down for your Paradise Heights chimney
- Assessment of the animal and any nesting
- Specialist coordination where needed
- Smoke shelf cleared and checked
- Workmanship warranty on the cap
Chimney animal know-how for Paradise Heights homes
An uncapped flue is an open door
A masonry flue with no cap is open to rain, debris and any animal that climbs or flies to the roof. Many animal problems we see start this way. Capping an empty, clean flue with a screened cap is usually the fix that keeps the chimney empty, and it keeps rain out of the flue as well. We confirm nothing is inside before the cap goes on. An uncapped flue also takes in rain, which is why capping helps the chimney long after the animal problem is solved.
Nest material and creosote together
In a wood-burning chimney, dry nest material sits on or near creosote that has built up on the flue walls. Both are combustible, and together they make the flue a poor place for a fire. That is why the fireplace stays off until both are cleared. A chimney sweep removes the creosote, and our cleanup removes the nest, before any fire is lit again. On a chimney that sees regular fires, the sweep and nest removal are easiest to do on the same visit.
How animals get into masonry chimneys
On a masonry chimney, the entry point is usually the top of the flue. An uncapped flue, a cap with a torn or rusted screen, a cap loose on its base or gaps in the crown all let animals in. We inspect each of those points from the roof, and the fix follows what we find, from a new screen to a new cap or crown repair. On an older chimney, gaps where the flue meets the crown can let small animals slip in beside the flue.
Protecting your room during cleanup
Chimney cleanup after an animal can be messy, so the room is protected before work begins. We lay down drop cloths, cover the hearth and furniture near the fireplace and keep the fireplace opening covered while material comes down the flue. Debris is bagged inside the fireplace, and the area is cleaned before we leave your Paradise Heights home. If anything was soiled before we arrived, we point it out so it can be dealt with. Tell us about rugs or furniture near the fireplace that you would like moved or covered before work starts.
Other work in Paradise Heights
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
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Your Paradise Heights chimney animal questions, answered
Can you check the chimney again next year?
Yes. We offer maintenance visits, and an annual inspection is what NFPA 211 asks for, along with clearing any obstruction before the fireplace is used. A yearly visit also shows whether the cap and screen are still sound.
Do squirrels and raccoons fall under the same rules as bats?
No. Bats have a maternity season when exclusion is not allowed, and chimney swifts are protected while nesting. Other nuisance wildlife falls under Florida's general nuisance wildlife rule, which still limits the methods used and where a live animal may be released.
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