Chimney Animal Removal in Stuart, FL
Humane removal, nest clean-out and a screened cap so they stay out.
- Family owned and run
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day service
- Locally run
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Short answer
Animals in the chimney, such as birds, raccoons, squirrels and bats, get in through an uncapped or broken flue. Chimney animal removal takes the animal out humanely, clears nests and droppings from the flue and smoke shelf, and closes the top with a screened cap so the chimney does not become a home again.
Free Inspection, Then 10% Off the Work
Book your animal removal within 72 hours of the free inspection and 10% comes off the work.
How We Handle This Job
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Same-day service
An animal stuck in the chimney can often be dealt with the same day.
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Experienced crew
An experienced crew that removes animals humanely and checks for young.
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Upfront pricing
Removal, clean-out and the cap priced in writing before we start.
Parts and Materials
- Stainless steel screened cap
- Closes the flue top against birds, squirrels and raccoons.
- One-way exclusion devices
- Let animals leave without letting them back in.
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Birds, Raccoons, Squirrels and Bats
A bird in chimney flues, a squirrel, or a raccoon in chimney smoke chambers looking for a den are the usual visitors. Bats sometimes roost in chimneys too. Each needs a different approach, so the first step of animal in chimney removal is finding out exactly what is in there.
Chimney Swifts Are Protected
Chimney swifts are small birds that nest in chimneys during warm months and are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. An active swift nest cannot be removed while birds are using it. We confirm what kind of bird it is, wait for the swifts to leave when that is required, then clean the flue and cap it before the next season. Bird nest in chimney removal for other species can usually happen right away.
Humane Removal and Clean-Up
For a raccoon or squirrel in chimney spaces, we use one-way exits or careful removal so the animal leaves without harm, and we check for young before closing anything off. Bird removal from chimney flues is done by hand or with a gentle push upward. Bat in chimney removal uses exclusion so the bats leave at night and cannot return.
Nests, droppings and debris are a fire risk and a smell problem, so we sweep and clear the flue and smoke shelf as part of every animal removal.
Keep Animals in Chimney Flues From Coming Back
Animals in chimney flues almost always got in through an open top. A stainless steel cap with a sound screen is the lasting fix, and we fit one as soon as the animal is out.
Questions We Answer Often
What should I do about a bird in the chimney?
Keep the damper and fireplace doors closed so the bird cannot get into the house, and do not light a fire. If the bird might be a chimney swift, leave the nest alone, because swifts are protected. Then arrange a removal and a screened cap so it does not happen again.
What should I do if a raccoon is in my chimney?
Keep the damper closed and do not try to smoke the raccoon out, because a mother may have young on the smoke shelf. Raccoons usually leave at night. A humane exclusion, a flue clean-out and a screened cap are the safe way to finish the job.
How long do chimney swifts stay in a chimney?
Chimney swifts stay through their nesting season, roughly late spring to late summer, then migrate south for the winter. Because they are federally protected, an active nest must be left until the birds leave; afterward the flue can be swept and capped before they return.
Are chimney swifts dangerous?
Chimney swifts are not aggressive and do not harm people. The nest and droppings in the flue can block it, though, and the chirping can be loud for a few weeks. Once they leave, cleaning the flue and adding a cap solves both problems.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
Heat & Glo 
Heatilator 
Rutland 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
DuraVent
What Shapes the Price
- Which animal
- Birds, raccoons and bats are removed in different ways.
- Nest and debris
- How much material needs clearing from the flue.
- Cap size
- Single flue or multi flue caps for the chimney top.
Book Your Free Stuart Inspection
A short form, a quick call back, and a time that suits you.
- Inspection first, estimate in writing
- Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
Request received
Thank you. Someone from our family crew will call you to set a time for the free inspection.
Repair It or Go Bigger
WhenAn active chimney swift nest
FixWait until the swifts leave, then clean and cap
CheckFederal rules for protected birds
WhenA raccoon or squirrel inside
FixHumane exclusion, then clean and cap
CheckNo young left behind
Signs This Job Is Due
Scratching, chirping or a smell from the fireplace usually means something has moved into the chimney. Our Stuart crew removes the animal humanely, clears the nest and debris from the flue and smoke shelf, and fits a screened cap so it cannot come back. Protected birds are handled the way the law requires.
- Scratching or chirping sounds from the fireplace
- Twigs, leaves or nesting material in the firebox
- A strong odor from the chimney
- Birds flying in and out of the flue at dusk
Proudly American
Family owned in Stuart, with an experienced crew, upfront pricing and a workmanship warranty on the work we do.
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