Chimney Animal Removal in Panama City, Florida
Get the animal out and keep the next one from moving in.
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service is available
- Family owned and operated
- Owned and run locally
At a glance
Animal removal from a chimney starts with finding out what is in the flue, whether birds, squirrels, raccoons or bats. Our crew removes animals and nests where wildlife rules allow, cleans out the debris and fits a screened cap. Protected chimney swifts stay until they leave on their own.
Save 10% on Work Booked in the 72 Hours After Your Inspection
Removal and capping booked within 72 hours of the free inspection are 10% off.
Why Panama City Homeowners Call Us
-
Family owned and operated
Removal, cleanup and the new cap are all handled by the same family crew.
-
No hidden fees
The price on the estimate is the price, with cleanup of the work area included.
-
Upfront, honest pricing
Removal, cleaning and the cap are priced in writing.
Signs This Job Is Due
Scratching, chirping or a bad smell from the fireplace usually means something has moved into the chimney. We work out what it is, remove it and its nest where the law allows, clean out the debris and fit a screened cap so the flue is not an open door any more.
- Scratching, chirping or rustling inside the chimney
- Twigs, leaves or nest material falling into the firebox
- A strong odor coming from the fireplace
- A missing or damaged chimney cap
Find out what it is
The sound and timing tell a lot: chattering at dawn and dusk often means birds, daytime scratching suggests squirrels, heavy movement at night points to raccoons. We confirm before acting, because the method and the rules depend on the animal.
Do not light a fire to drive an animal out; it can trap it, start a fire in the nest material or fill the house with smoke.
Protected species
Chimney swifts are protected migratory birds, and their nests cannot be disturbed while they are active. Bats are protected as well. When we find either, we explain the timing and come back to clean and cap once they have gone.
Please leave the flue alone until we have looked; smoking or trapping an animal out can break those protections.
Cleaning and capping
Nests and droppings are fire and health hazards, so the flue and smoke shelf are cleaned after removal. Then a screened cap goes on, sized to the flue, which is the step that keeps the problem from coming back.
Animals We Get Out of Chimneys
- Bird removal from chimney flues, with bird nest in chimney removal once the nest is empty
- A squirrel in chimney flues or a raccoon in chimney smoke chambers
- Bat in chimney removal timed around the protected season
- A screened cap fitted afterwards so nothing moves back in
Gear for Chimney Animal Removal
- Screened chimney cap
- A stainless cap with mesh sized to keep animals out.
- Cleaning equipment
- Brushes and a vacuum to clear nest material and droppings.
What Sets the Animal Removal Estimate
- Type of animal
- Birds, squirrels and raccoons need different methods.
- Cleanup needed
- How much nest material and debris is in the flue.
Questions Homeowners Ask Us
Who do you call for an animal in the chimney?
Call a chimney company for an animal in the chimney, because removal, cleaning the flue and capping it are all chimney work. The crew identifies the animal, checks wildlife rules, removes it where allowed and fits a screened cap. A wildlife trapper may be needed for some larger animals.
What should I do about a bird in the chimney?
Keep the damper and fireplace doors closed so the bird stays in the flue and out of the room. Do not light a fire; call a chimney company to identify the bird, since chimney swifts are protected and must be left until they leave, then clean the flue and cap it.
Do chimney caps keep bats out?
Yes, when the cap fits well. A chimney cap with intact mesh keeps bats out of the flue, provided there are no gaps around the cap or the crown. Bats already inside are protected and must leave first, so the crew times the capping around that.
How long do chimney swifts stay in a chimney?
Chimney swifts nest in chimneys during the warm months and leave for migration in the fall. Because they are protected, the nest stays until the birds have gone; after that, the flue can be cleaned and a screened cap fitted so they do not return the next spring.
Other Work Worth a Look
Book Your Free Panama City Inspection
Leave a name and number and we ring back to agree on a visit time.
- Free inspection and written estimate
- Licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Request Received
Thanks, it is in. A family member rings you soon to book the inspection.
Get the Animal Out of the Chimney
Removal, cleanup and a cap from our Panama City crew.