Careful chimney animal removal for homes in Pebble Creek

Squirrels and smooth metal flues

Squirrels explore chimney tops and sometimes fall in. A smooth metal liner gives them nothing to climb, which is why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommends capping chimneys that have a metal liner so animals are not trapped.

Once a squirrel is out of the chimney, the fix is a cap sized for the flue with a screen it cannot get through. We check the liner and the top of the flue for damage from the visit before the cap is fitted.

A squirrel that cannot escape may scratch at the damper and the firebox while trying, which is one more reason to act promptly once one is heard.

Animals inside a chimney chase

The framed chase around a factory-built chimney is a sheltered space, and animals can get in through rust holes in the chase cover, loose siding or gaps where the trim has pulled away. Sounds inside the wall beside the fireplace are the usual clue.

Once the animal has been dealt with, we repair the entry at the chase cover or siding and check that nothing was left against the chimney pipe inside the chase. Any framing repair is priced on its own line.

Animals in a chase can also disturb insulation or leave nesting material against the pipe, which is why the inside of the chase top is checked once the animal is out.

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.

Why homeowners call our team about chimney animals

Our family-owned company handles the chimney side of an animal problem from start to finish, from the free inspection and a plain explanation of the rules that apply to the cleanup and the cap. Where an animal must be trapped or excluded, we arrange wildlife help rather than guessing.

You agree the price before work begins, our workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee both apply, and approving the job within 72 hours of the free inspection takes 10% off.