Chimney animal removal for homes in Sulphur Springs

Why a fire is the wrong way to drive an animal out

Lighting a fire or burning something smoky to force an animal out of a chimney is a common impulse and a bad idea. A trapped animal may not be able to climb out at all, young in a nest cannot leave, and nest material in the flue can catch fire.

Keep the fireplace unused and the damper and doors closed until the chimney has been checked. NFPA safety guidance calls for chimneys to be inspected every year, and a chimney with an animal problem needs that check before it is used again.

If a fire was already burning when the sounds started, let it burn down and the fireplace cool before doing anything else. Then leave the damper closed and have the flue checked before the fireplace is used again.

Other animals that end up in chimneys

Birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons are the visitors people ask about most, but they are not the only ones. Any animal that climbs or flies can reach an open chimney top, and some fall in by accident rather than choosing the flue as a home.

The first steps are the same whatever the animal. Keep the fireplace closed, keep people and pets away and describe what you have heard or seen. We identify what we can and explain who should handle the animal before any chimney work begins.

Protecting the room during chimney cleanup

Cleaning out nest material, droppings and debris can send dust and grit into the room if the work is not contained. Before any cleanup, we cover the hearth and the floor around the fireplace and keep the opening closed off while material comes down the flue.

Debris is bagged as it is removed and taken away with us. When we leave, the fireplace, the hearth and the floor around them should be clean, and you hear what we found and what, if anything, still needs repair.

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.