Chimney animal removal for homes in Valrico

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.

Choosing the right cap style for the chimney

Caps come in more than one form. A single-flue cap fits one flue and is fastened to it, while a larger cap can mount on the crown and cover several flues at once. The right style depends on how many flues the chimney has, how they sit on the crown and the condition of the crown itself.

Whatever the style, the screen has to meet the code's opening sizes and the cap has to come off for cleaning. We explain the options that suit your chimney and price them before anything is ordered.

Why poisons and home traps make things worse

Poison or an improvised trap placed in a fireplace or chimney rarely ends the problem. An animal that dies in the flue has to be found and removed, the smell spreads through the house, and a trap in a fireplace can catch a pet or injure a child.

Florida's nuisance wildlife rule also governs how animals may be taken and released. Leave the animal to people who work within that rule, and let our team deal with the chimney once it is clear.

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.