Clearing animals from chimneys in Island Grove

Nests timed to the law, debris cleared and a screened cap fitted. Free inspection for chimneys in Island Grove.

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Nesting material blocking the flue

Old nests, twigs and leaves packed into a flue do two kinds of harm. They block the smoke's path, so a fire smokes into the room, and they're dry fuel sitting right where sparks rise.

Once any protected nesting season is over and nothing is living there, our pros pull the material out from above and below, clear the smoke shelf and sweep the flue. Then they fit a screened cap so the next nest doesn't start. You'll hear what came out and what the flue looks like underneath. Talk to our specialists about clearing a blocked flue in Island Grove at (352) 675-6366.

Island Grove is about 22 miles from the Gainesville reference point, measured in a straight line. Homes in Island Grove are part of the Alachua County ground our pros cover.

What's Included

Nests, droppings and caps, all handled

Cleanouts timed to swift and bat seasons
Odor sources removed and the area treated
Animal damage found and priced after removal
Workmanship warranty on caps and closures in Island Grove

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Local Conditions

Chimney swifts over inland homes

A masonry chimney in Island Grove 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

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

Caps and repairs that close the chimney come with our workmanship warranty.

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 Island Grove 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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One-way exclusion devices

Exclusion means letting animals leave on their own and not letting them back in. A one-way device fitted over the flue opening lets animals exit but blocks their return.

Florida's rule for bats sets conditions for using exclusion devices, including how long they stay in place before the opening is sealed for good. Our pros follow those conditions and only fit a device when the season allows it.

Once the device has done its job and the flue is confirmed empty, it's removed, the flue is cleaned and a screened cap goes on. The timing is written on your plan.

Checking for damage after removal

Animals in a chimney can do damage. They tear at flexible liners, pull loose mortar at the flue top, bend damper plates, chew insulation in a chase and rip cap screens trying to get in.

Once the chimney is clear and swept, our specialists inspect it from top to bottom and tell you what, if anything, needs repair.

Every repair gets a written price, and the timing is yours. Small repairs, like a torn cap screen, can be handled on the same visit as the new cap. Nothing is hidden under a new cap. The inspection notes go on your quote.

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

Whether protected birds or bats are nesting, and the season
Droppings in the firebox and on the damper
Timing the law allows for exclusion and cleanout
Options for caps and repairs, each with its price

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FAQs

Before you try to clear the chimney

Can you get an animal out of my chimney in Island Grove?

Yes, and doing it lawfully comes first. Island Grove is part of our Alachua County coverage, and a free first look tells our pros what's up there and what the rules allow. Leave the damper closed in the meantime.

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.

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