Careful chimney animal removal for Westyn Bay homes
Birds, bats and raccoons each follow different rules. Our Westyn Bay chimney specialists explain yours before any work starts.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
How we price animal work in Westyn Bay chimneys
- Nest material removed from the flue
- Screened cap sized to the code range
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
- Repairs priced as separate items
Getting animals out of Westyn Bay chimneys the right way
Chimney swifts are protected birds
Chimney swifts nest inside chimneys, gluing small twig nests to the flue wall. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes they are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which covers the birds, their eggs and active nests. That means an active swift nest stays put. We confirm what is nesting before anyone disturbs it, and the chimney is cleaned and capped after the birds leave for the season. Once the birds have left, removing the old nest and capping the flue is lawful and keeps the chimney clear.
When a wildlife specialist takes the lead
Some situations call for a wildlife specialist, such as an animal with young, a protected species or an animal that has to be captured. We explain why when that is the case and coordinate timing, so the chimney work follows without gaps. The specialist handles the animal under Florida's nuisance wildlife rule. We handle the chimney, from cleanup and inspection to the cap. You get one written plan that shows where the specialist's part ends and ours begins.
A screen that can be cleaned
Screens collect soot and creosote on wood-burning chimneys, and a clogged screen restricts the flue. The residential code requires the arrestor to be accessible for cleaning and the screen or cap to be removable so the flue can be swept. We fit caps that meet that requirement and look at the screen during every inspection, so a clean cap keeps doing its job. A screen that clogs quickly can also point to a draft or burning problem worth a closer look.
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.
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Chimney animal questions from Westyn Bay
What kind of cap keeps animals out?
A cap with a sturdy screen whose openings fall inside the residential code range, fitted tightly to the flue or crown. Factory-built chimneys take the cap listed for their model.
What if birds are nesting in the chimney right now?
Leave the nest alone and keep the damper closed. If the birds are chimney swifts, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects the active nest, so the cleaning and the cap wait until the birds have left for the season. We can inspect and plan the work before then.
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