Rochelle chimney animal removal, done lawfully

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

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
100% satisfaction, guaranteed
Locally owned and operated

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Why you shouldn't smoke them out

Tempted to light a fire to drive the animals out? Please don't. A fire under a nest can kill protected birds or young bats, which breaks federal and state law, and dry nesting material in the flue can catch fire itself.

Our specialists work out what's in the chimney first and pick a method the rules allow for that time of year. It takes a little longer, and it keeps the work safe and lawful. In the meantime, keep the damper closed and the fireplace cold. Chat with one of our local pros about the right way to clear your chimney in Rochelle: (352) 675-6366.

Measured directly, about 10 miles separate Rochelle from the Gainesville reference point. Rochelle falls in the Alachua County part of our service area.

What's Included

Clearing, cleaning and closing the flue

Cleanouts timed to swift and bat seasons
Droppings cleaned up with protective gear
Screened caps fitted on every flue
Animal damage found and priced after removal

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Local Conditions

Standard caps work inland

Salt isn't what wears out a cap on a chimney in Rochelle; a torn or clogged screen is. Our specialists check the screen on every visit and replace it when it tears, since a torn screen is an open door. Stainless mesh is available if you'd like the upgrade.

Our Process

Found, timed, cleared and capped

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

Nests, noises and caps, handled by locals

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

Local, family-run specialists who know the rules and the seasons for chimneys in Rochelle.

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 Rochelle 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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When swifts come and go

Swifts spend only part of the year here. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service puts their arrival in the Southeast near the end of March, with the flight south coming around mid-October.

That gives a clear window for dealing with a swift chimney: after they've left and before they return. Our pros schedule the cleanout, sweep and cap for that window.

If you'd like to keep future swifts out, capping after they leave is the lawful way. Some homeowners choose to leave a chimney open for them, and that's your call to make. The plan fits whichever you choose. Either way, the flue is cleaned first.

Florida's dates for bats

Under rule 68A-9.010 of Florida's administrative code, the state normally prohibits excluding bats during their maternity season, from April 16 through August 14, when young bats can't fly. The rule lets exclusion go ahead from August 15 through April 15. Any exception during the restricted season needs specific FWC authorization; do not attempt exclusion yourself.

Sealing a chimney during the maternity season would trap young bats inside, which is both cruel and unlawful.

No bat work gets planned before the calendar is checked. If it's inside the maternity window, the plan waits, and in the meantime our specialists make sure the damper keeps bats out of the living space. The planned dates go on the quote. Bats outside the window are handled by exclusion first.

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.

Free Inspection

Before any animal work is planned

Nesting material on the smoke shelf and in the flue
Droppings in the firebox and on the damper
Crown cracks and gaps at the roof line an animal could use
Timing the law allows for exclusion and cleanout

Claim 10% off your first service

A quiet chimney in Rochelle? Arrange a visit, and your first visit from our pros is 10% off.

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FAQs

Asked about animals in chimneys in Rochelle

Should I light a fire to drive them out?

No. A fire can kill protected birds or young bats, which is unlawful, and dry nesting material can catch fire. Our specialists use methods the rules allow.

What if there's a smell from the chimney?

An animal may have died above the damper. Our specialists find and remove it, clean and treat the area, and close the way it got in. Talk to us about it in Rochelle at (352) 675-6366.

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