Scratching, chirping or fluttering in the chimney usually means something has moved in, and the right response depends on what it is. In Astor Farms, a community in Seminole County, Seminole County Chimney handles animals in chimneys as part of our local, family-owned service. The visit opens with a free inspection, and work confirmed within 72 hours of it is 10% off.
Please do not light a fire, pour anything down the flue or close the damper on an animal you cannot see. Chimney swifts are a protected migratory bird, and Florida protects its bats as well, so removal has to work around the rules and the timing that apply to them. Raccoons, squirrels and birds each call for a different approach.
Smoking the flue on a guess can leave an animal trapped or injured, and it can leave nesting material that blocks the passage. Tell us what you hear and when you hear it. Sounds at dusk and dawn, sounds in only one season, droppings on the hearth or a smell near the opening all help us plan.
If young birds have dropped into the firebox, keep the doors or screen closed, keep pets away and leave the birds alone. For chimney swifts, federal wildlife guidance is to contact an authorized bird rehabilitator. Once the animal is out, the job is not finished until the way in is closed. That usually means a properly fitted cap with a screen, and sometimes repairs to the crown or to a gap at the top of the flue.
Nesting and debris are cleared so the passage is open before the fireplace is used again. We explain each step and its price before we begin. There are no hidden fees, and the work is backed by our workmanship warranty. After removal, droppings and nesting left on the smoke shelf or in the smoke chamber can hold an odor.
We clear what can be reached during the cleaning and tell you if anything remains out of reach. Phone (645) 465-4122 to book a free inspection for your Astor Farms home. We confirm the visit, ask what you have noticed and plan the removal around whatever is living in your chimney. The work comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
