Nests and critters out of flues in Raleigh, FL

Hearing noises above the damper? Book a free inspection in Raleigh and find out what's living in the flue.

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After they're gone, a sweep

Animals leave more behind than a nest. Droppings, feathers, fur, food and debris coat the flue and smoke shelf, and they can smell and burn.

Once the flue is empty and any protected season is over, our pros sweep it top to bottom, clear the smoke shelf and clean the damper. They'll look for damage the animals caused while they're at it, like a torn liner or a chewed damper cable. The sweep is priced with the cleanout. Anything found inside the flue is noted on the quote, along with what it will take to fix. Reserve a post-removal sweep in Raleigh by calling (352) 675-6366.

Raleigh is on our Levy County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Raleigh, it found 357 residents.

What's Included

Nests cleared and flues screened

Birds and bats checked for before any work begins
Nesting debris pulled from the flue and smoke shelf
Flues swept once the animals are gone
Workmanship warranty on caps and closures in Raleigh

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Local Conditions

Crawl spaces and chimney bases

Over a crawl space, a chimney in Raleigh can have an ash pit and clean-out that connect to the space under the house, giving animals a hidden route. Our specialists check the base of the chimney as well as the top, and close any opening they find there. Each fix is listed and priced on its own line.

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 Raleigh

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
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Work is timed to the swift and bat seasons, with the dates written on your plan.

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Free inspection firstOur free inspection finds what's in your chimney in Raleigh and when the law allows the work.
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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.

Capping before the next season

The best time to keep animals out is before they arrive. For chimney swifts, that means capping after they've gone in the fall and before they come back in late March. For bats, it means sealing outside the maternity window.

Caps get scheduled around those dates, and if you're waiting on a window, we'll remind you when it opens.

A capped chimney with a sealing damper and a closed clean-out door leaves no easy way in, whatever the season. The cap and any repairs are priced before the work, so you can plan the spend around the season too.

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

Condition of the cap and screen on every flue at the top
Damage to liners, dampers and screens from animals
Whether a sweep is needed once the flue is empty
Options for caps and repairs, each with its price

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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

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.

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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