Andrews chimney animal removal, done lawfully

We check for protected birds and bats before anything else, and the inspection costs nothing for homes in Andrews.

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What Florida's rules allow

Wondering what's allowed? Florida's nuisance wildlife rule lets property owners, and people they authorize, take nuisance wildlife by permitted methods, and it restricts releasing animals caught alive. Some animals, like chimney swifts and bats, have extra protections.

Working within those rules, our pros favor exclusion, which lets animals leave on their own, and then seal the chimney so they can't return. When a method isn't allowed or the season is wrong, they'll tell you and plan the work for when it is. Ask our specialists about the rules for your chimney in Andrews by dialing (352) 675-6366.

Andrews is on our Levy County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Andrews, it found 837 residents.

What's Included

Nests cleared and flues screened

Birds and bats checked for before any work begins
One-way exclusion used where the rules allow
Nesting debris pulled from the flue and smoke shelf
Screened caps fitted on every flue

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Local Conditions

Chimney swifts over inland homes

A masonry chimney in Andrews may be used by chimney swifts or other wildlife. Presence needs checking before work, regardless of the calendar. Where protected birds are nesting, cleaning and closure must wait until permitted; do not light a fire or cap an occupied flue.

Our Process

After the first scratch, a plan in order

Find out what's there

Our pros inspect from the top and the firebox and check for protected birds and bats.
Time it to the rules

Work waits out any protected season, and exclusion is used where the rules allow it.
Clear and clean

Nests, droppings and debris come out safely, and the flue is swept once it's empty.
Cap and close the gaps

Every flue is capped and every other opening closed, so nothing moves back in.

Why Choose Us

Chimneys cleared lawfully in Andrews

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
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Once the animals leave, our pros sweep the flue, so debris and odor go with them.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedIf an animal gets back in through something we sealed, we return. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Free inspection firstOur free inspection finds what's in your chimney in Andrews and when the law allows the work.
Family owned and runA family-owned business that follows the wildlife rules and explains them to you.

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Why exclusion comes first

The state's nuisance wildlife rule allows property owners, and people they authorize, to take nuisance wildlife by permitted methods, and it restricts releasing animals that have been caught alive.

That's one reason our pros lean on exclusion: it gets animals out of the chimney without catching and moving them, and then the chimney is sealed so they can't return.

When an animal is trapped in the flue or the firebox and can't leave on its own, they'll deal with it using methods the rules allow and tell you exactly what was done. The method is recorded on your quote. Nothing is released anywhere the rules don't allow.

Why lighting a fire isn't the answer

Lighting a fire to drive animals out of the chimney seems like a quick fix, and it's a bad one. Heat and smoke can kill birds and young bats that can't escape, which breaks federal and Florida law for protected species.

Dry nesting material in the flue can also catch fire, and a blocked flue can push smoke into the house.

Knowing what's in the flue comes first, so the method fits the rules and the season. Until then, the safest thing is to keep the damper closed and the fireplace cold. The fireplace can go back into use once the flue is clear, swept and capped.

Top-sealing dampers against animals

A top damper uses a lid and control cable to close the flue between uses on a compatible fireplace. It needs to open fully and remain open while fire or embers are present. Our pros check the appliance, fuel and venting requirements before recommending a closable system.

Paired with a screened cap, it's one of the strongest barriers a chimney can have. It also replaces a throat damper that has rusted or warped.

It's sized to the flue, and you'll be shown how to open it before every fire. It's priced alongside a standard cap so you can compare the two options. It must be fully open whenever there's a fire.

Free Inspection

A free first look at the chimney and cap

Whether protected birds or bats are nesting, and the season
Chase cover and cap on a factory-built chimney
Crown cracks and gaps at the roof line an animal could use
Timing the law allows for exclusion and cleanout

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Reserve a cleanout and cap today; first-time customers claim a 10% discount on it.

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FAQs

What callers ask about nests and noises

When can bats be excluded in Florida?

Florida's rule normally permits bat exclusion from August 15 through April 15 and restricts it from April 16 through August 14, the maternity season. Our pros plan any bat work for the allowed window.

Do you sweep the chimney afterward?

Yes, once the flue is empty. The sweep clears droppings, nest debris and soot, and it shows whether the animals damaged the liner.

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