Chimney Animal Removal in St. Petersburg

Resolve animal entry with the species and occupancy identified first.

Fully licensed and insured
Available for same-day service
Locally owned and operated
Family run

Call Now (727) 473-2732 Get a Free Estimate

Get Your Free Estimate

Takes about 30 seconds

or call (727) 473-2732

Same-day service available, call now

(727) 473-2732 Book a Free Inspection

4.8 / 5 568 reviews

Signs It Is Time to Call

Sounds or nesting material in a chimney call for a careful response before the fireplace is used. Chimney animal removal in St. Petersburg begins by identifying the activity and any restrictions on handling it. Do not light a fire, add chemicals or seal the opening to force an animal out.

Scratching or calls inside the chimney
Nesting material near the opening
A damaged cap or entry screen
Animal activity around the chimney top

What You Can Expect From Us

Chimney animal removal deals with birds, squirrels, raccoons and other wildlife nesting in the flue or smoke chamber. Protected birds such as chimney swifts are left until they leave on their own, and other animals are removed humanely before the chimney is cleaned and capped to keep them out.

Family run
Local, family-owned attention for your chimney animal removal project.
Honest pricing
Discuss the parts and labor involved in chimney animal removal before authorizing the price.
Workmanship warranty
Repair workmanship comes with our workmanship warranty.

Jump to

Identify What Is Present Before Exclusion

An animal in a chimney may be a bird, mammal or evidence of earlier activity. A bird in chimney space can involve an occupied nest protected by wildlife rules. An occupied nest requires a different response from ordinary loose debris.

A bat in the chimney needs removal planned around lawful exclusion and occupancy restrictions. The timing and method depend on the actual situation. Where specialist wildlife handling is required, that must be arranged before the opening is closed.

Clear the Problem Without Trapping Wildlife

A raccoon in a chimney or squirrel in chimney enclosure needs a species-appropriate response. Reaching blindly into the fireplace or attempting to smoke an animal out creates additional risk. Keep the appliance unused and people away from the opening.

An animal in the chimney may leave debris or damage after removal. Once lawful handling is complete and the space is clear, the passage and entry point can be assessed. Bird removal from a chimney opening follows the same occupancy-first approach.

Prevent Re-entry With a Suitable Component

A compatible cap or screen may help prevent future entry after the chimney is confirmed clear. Chimney animals can also use a damaged chase or another opening that a cap will not address. The closure needs to match the actual entry route.

After occupancy is resolved, ask which chimney component needs repair and whether the opening can now be closed. A replacement screen is not installed over an occupied space simply to make the exterior look finished.

What the Visit Covers

Species and current occupancy
Restrictions or specialist handling needs
Debris and damage after lawful removal
A compatible repair to the entry point

10% off

Any Service You Book Within 72 Hours of Your Free Inspection

10% off any service you book within 72 hours of your free inspection.

Get a Free Estimate

Other Work on the Same Chimney

Proudly American

Locally owned and operated in St. Petersburg, with free written estimates and no hidden fees.

Call Now (727) 473-2732

Questions Homeowners Ask Before Booking

Can I light a fire to make an animal leave?

No. Lighting a fire or smoking out an animal can trap and kill it in the flue or drive it into the house. A nest can also catch fire. Keep the damper closed, keep pets out of the room and leave the fireplace unused, because removal from the top followed by a chimney cap is the safe route.

Does a bird nest in a chimney require immediate removal?

Not always. A bird nest in a chimney is identified first, because nests of protected species such as chimney swifts must stay until the birds leave. An empty nest, or one from an unprotected species, is removed from the top before the fireplace or any gas appliance on that flue runs again, since it can block exhaust and catch fire.

How long will chimney swifts stay in my chimney?

Chimney swifts usually stay through their nesting season and leave when they migrate south in the fall. The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects these birds. An active nest cannot be removed or disturbed while they are there. Keep the damper closed until they are gone, then have the chimney swept and capped to keep the next visitors out.