Animal in the chimney in Cedar Key? Ask our pros

From a local family business in Cedar Key: chimney animal removal with a free inspection, backed by our warranty.

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Droppings in the fireplace

Finding droppings on the damper or in the firebox? Bird and bat droppings can carry the spores of a fungus that causes histoplasmosis, and the CDC warns that breathing the spores is how people are infected. Sweeping them up dry stirs them into the air.

Protective gear and methods that keep dust down are how our pros clean up droppings, and the waste is bagged and the area wiped. Then they close off the way the animals got in. Don't stir them up yourself in the meantime. The cleanup is priced on its own line. Reserve a careful droppings cleanup in Cedar Key by calling (352) 675-6366.

Homes in Cedar Key are part of the Levy County ground our pros cover. Cedar Key recorded a population of 687 in the 2020 Census.

What's Included

Nests, droppings and caps, all handled

Flues swept once the animals are gone
Screened caps fitted on every flue
Animal damage found and priced after removal
Workmanship warranty on caps and closures in Cedar Key

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Local Conditions

Damper plates near salt air

Damp coastal exposure can contribute to corrosion at the damper. During an animal-removal visit in Cedar Key, our pros check accessible components for damage and discuss a suitable repair. A screened cap and a compatible damper serve different purposes; a gas appliance's required vent opening must not be sealed to keep wildlife out.

Our Process

The four things our pros do

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

Animal removal pros who follow the rules

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Every flue in a chimney in Cedar Key gets a screened cap, and every other opening is found and closed.

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 Cedar Key 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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Sweeping once the flue is empty

After animals leave, the flue is coated with more than soot: droppings, feathers, fur and bits of nest cling to the walls and pile on the smoke shelf.

A brush sized to the flue goes from top to bottom, then the smoke chamber is scraped and the shelf cleared, with the room sealed and a vacuum running. The damper is cleaned so it seals again.

The sweep also shows whether the animals damaged the liner or the tile, which is hard to see through nesting debris. Anything found is priced before any repair begins. The damper is left sealing.

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.

Listed caps on metal chimneys

A factory-built chimney's cap is part of its tested system, and the maker lists which cap belongs on it. A generic cap may not fit properly and can change how the unit drafts.

When our specialists close off a metal chimney against animals, they read the rating plate, fit the maker's listed cap, and check that its screen is intact.

If the listed cap is discontinued, they'll tell you what the maker offers instead. The chase cover beneath it is checked too, since a rusted cover is a common way in. Both parts are priced on their own lines. The part number is noted.

Free Inspection

Cap, damper and clean-out, checked free

Condition of the cap and screen on every flue at the top
The door at the chimney base and whether it closes
Crown cracks and gaps at the roof line an animal could use
Options for caps and repairs, each with its price

Claim 10% off your first service

Clear and cap the chimney in Cedar Key; if we're new to you, booking takes 10% off.

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FAQs

Before you try to clear the chimney

What about the droppings?

Bird and bat droppings can carry spores that cause histoplasmosis. Our pros clean them up with protective gear and dust control, so please don't sweep them up dry yourself.

What should I do if a bat gets in the house?

Keep people and pets away from it and don't handle it. If anyone may have touched it, the CDC advises getting medical advice. Our pros can find and close the way it came in.

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