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Clearing and protecting a chimney in Lock Arbor
The dates that govern bat exclusion in Florida
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule allows bat exclusion devices from August 15 to April 15 and prohibits them from April 16 through August 14, the period when young bats may be unable to fly. Sealing a chimney during those months could trap young bats inside. The rule sets the calendar, and no one on our crew works around it.
If bats are using a chimney in Lock Arbor during summer, the lawful plan is to wait for August 15. Our team uses the waiting time to prepare the cap and any repairs, so the chimney can be closed promptly once exclusion is complete.
Why some animals cannot climb back out
Rough brick gives claws some grip, while a smooth metal liner gives almost none. The Fish and Wildlife Service makes the point for swifts, noting that metal is far too slippery for them to cling to, and the same surface can leave other small animals stuck at the bottom of the flue.
An animal trapped on the smoke shelf or above the damper needs to be removed, lawfully and safely, before anything else happens. On a metal-lined chimney in Lock Arbor, a screened cap afterward is the step that keeps the problem from repeating.
A cap that still allows cleaning
The same code section requires the spark arrestor to be placed with access for cleaning, and the screen or chimney cap to be removable so the flue can be cleaned. A screen fixed permanently over the flue with no way off is a problem at the next sweep.
The caps we fit in Lock Arbor come off for cleaning without cutting or damage. When we hand over the job, we show you how the cap is attached, so any future sweep or inspection starts without a struggle at the top.
Free inspection, 10% off and a guarantee
Every chimney animal job in Lock Arbor starts with a free inspection from our family-owned team. There is no charge to find out what is inside, how it got in and what the law allows. Our specialists explain the lawful options for your chimney before anything is booked.
10% comes off the price when you confirm the work in the 72-hour window after the free inspection. It is priced in writing before it starts, with no hidden fees, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee stands behind it. We are local to Seminole County and easy to reach after the job.
