Animal in the chimney in Yankeetown? Ask our pros

Cleared out, cleaned up and capped for good. Chimney animal removal in Yankeetown begins with a free inspection.

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Other ways in besides the flue

Capped the chimney and still hearing animals? The flue is one of several ways in. A rusted chase cover, a clean-out door that won't close, a gap at the roof line or a damaged crown can all give an animal a route inside.

From the top down to the clean-out at the base, every part of the chimney gets checked, and each opening is closed with the right repair. Each fix is priced separately, so you can see where the gaps are and what they cost to close. Reserve a full entry-point check in Yankeetown at (352) 675-6366.

Yankeetown recorded a population of 588 in the 2020 Census. Yankeetown reaches the shoreline.

What's Included

Nests, droppings and caps, all handled

Cleanouts timed to swift and bat seasons
One-way exclusion used where the rules allow
Screened caps fitted on every flue
Chimneys in Yankeetown cleared within Florida's rules

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Local Conditions

Cap screens and salt air in Yankeetown

Near salt water in Yankeetown, cap screens rust through faster, and a hole in the mesh is all an animal needs. Galvanized screens here can open up within a few seasons. Our pros fit Type 316 stainless caps and fasteners on chimneys near the coast and check the mesh on every visit, so the barrier that keeps animals out doesn't quietly fail.

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 Yankeetown 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.

Droppings, cleaned up with care

Bird and bat droppings can carry the spores of the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, and the CDC describes infection through breathing in those spores. Dry sweeping or vacuuming droppings with an ordinary vacuum can stir them into the air.

Our specialists clean up droppings with protective gear, dampen them to keep dust down where appropriate, bag the waste and wipe down the damper, smoke shelf and firebox.

They'll ask you to stay out of the room while it's done. Once the area is clean, the flue can be swept and the chimney capped. The area is left clean and dry.

Dealing with a smell from the flue

A strong smell from the chimney can mean an animal became trapped and died somewhere above the damper. Heat and damp make the smell worse, and it can drift into the house through the damper.

Our specialists locate the source, remove it, clean the area and the smoke shelf, and treat it to cut the odor. The flue is swept once the source is gone.

Then they find out how the animal got in and close it off. The fireplace stays out of use until the cleanup is done, and the steps are written on your quote. A sealing damper keeps any remaining smell out.

Free Inspection

Cap, damper and clean-out, checked free

Whether protected birds or bats are nesting, and the season
Nesting material on the smoke shelf and in the flue
Damage to liners, dampers and screens from animals
Options for caps and repairs, each with its price

Claim 10% off your first service

Hearing scratching? Book the removal today and claim a 10% discount as a new customer.

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FAQs

Before you try to clear the chimney

Can you remove birds nesting in the chimney?

If they're chimney swifts, their active nests are protected under federal law and have to be left until the birds leave. Our specialists clear the nest and cap the chimney once they've gone.

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.

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