Chimney animal removal in Lithia, handled in the right order
Keep the fireplace closed and call us. We explain the wildlife rules, the cleanup and the cap before any work in Lithia.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
A trapped bird is not always a nesting bird
Some birds fall into an open chimney and cannot fly back up the narrow flue. A trapped bird flutters, calls and moves around, while a nesting bird tends to stay put and may come and go through the top.
The difference matters because a trapped bird can often be let out through the fireplace with care, while an active nest of a protected species must be left alone. We identify which case you have before anything else happens.
A trapped bird that reaches the room can usually find its own way out through an open outside door once interior doors are closed. After that, the chimney top needs checking for the opening it used.
A cap that can come off for cleaning
The code also requires the spark arrestor to be reachable for cleaning, with a screen or cap that can be removed so the flue can be swept. A cap that is sealed or screwed down so it cannot come off makes the next cleaning harder than it needs to be.
Screens also collect debris over time, and a clogged screen restricts the flow of smoke. We fit caps that can be removed for service and check the screen during later inspections.
A cap that comes off for service also makes any later animal problem easier to deal with, because the top of the flue can be checked without cutting anything loose.
Chimneys with more than one flue
A masonry chimney may hold two or more flues, for example a fireplace flue alongside another appliance flue. An animal can be in any of them, and each one needs checking before the top is closed.
Depending on the chimney, the flues can be covered by one cap that spans the crown or by a separate cap on each flue. We explain which suits your chimney and make sure every flue is clear before any cap goes on.
If one of the flues serves an appliance that is still in use, that flue gets extra attention, because a nest there affects how the appliance vents.
Dealing with an animal that died in the chimney
An animal that dies in a flue or on a smoke shelf leaves a smell that grows over several days and does not go away on its own. Sprays and candles only cover it for a while.
Our team locates and removes the remains and the soiled debris, cleans the affected area and closes the entry so it does not happen again. We handle the work carefully and leave the fireplace clean.
Keep the fireplace unlit until the cleanup is finished. Once the source is gone the smell fades, and the entry is closed so the chimney does not trap another animal.
On any service we offer
Animal identified at the free inspection, then 72 hours to book at 10% off.
What's Included
Your Animal Removal Estimate in Lithia
- Nest material, droppings and debris in the firebox
- The entry point at the chimney top
- Cap, screen and fit on each flue
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
Our Services
More Help for Your Lithia Fireplace
-
-
-
-
-
-
Proudly American
A clear scope, an agreed price and workmanship we stand behind.
Book a Free Chimney Inspection in Lithia
Scratching, chirping or a smell from the fireplace in Lithia? Call (833) 435-4697 for a free inspection.
Your request is confirmed
Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.