Chimney Animal Removal
Animal Removal From Chimneys in Denver, CO
For animal removal from a chimney in Denver, we inspect the flue, locate the animal or nest, and identify any blockage or damage. We travel to homes across Denver and towns within 60 miles, so you can arrange an in-home inspection at your property.
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Animal Removal From Chimneys: Situations We Handle
Scratching or movement in the flue
Sounds from above the fireplace can mean an animal has entered the flue or built a nest. We inspect the chimney to locate the obstruction before you use the fireplace.
A nest or debris blocking the opening
Nests and other debris can restrict the flue and cause smoke, fumes, or carbon monoxide to flow back into the home. We assess the blockage and remove animals or debris as appropriate.
An animal that cannot get out
An animal trapped in the chimney may need removal before the fireplace can be used safely. We check where it is and what access the chimney allows.
A dead animal in the chimney
A carcass can leave an obstruction and odor inside the flue. We can handle dead animal removal from a chimney and check the area for remaining debris.
Bats or wildlife near the fireplace
Bats or other wildlife in a chimney call for careful identification and a look at the flue opening. We inspect the situation before determining the removal work needed.
What Denver Chimney Animal Removal Can Include
- In-home chimney inspection — We examine the chimney and flue to locate the animal, nest, or other obstruction. A free in-home inspection helps establish what work the chimney needs.
- Animal location and access check — We assess where the animal is and how the chimney can be accessed. That helps determine the practical removal approach for the specific obstruction.
- Animal removal — We handle animal removal from a chimney, including situations involving an animal trapped in the flue. The work depends on the animal’s location and what the inspection finds.
- Nest and debris removal — We can remove nest material and debris that obstruct the flue. CSIA notes that nests and debris can block a chimney and push fumes and carbon monoxide back into a home.
- Dead animal removal — When an animal has died inside the chimney, we can remove it and check for leftover debris in the affected area.
- Check for related chimney damage — We look for visible damage or other issues connected to the obstruction. When repair work is needed, we also offer chimney repair.
- Cleaning when the chimney needs it — Animal removal and sweeping are different tasks. If deposits or debris mean the flue needs cleaning, we can also arrange a chimney sweep.
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How a Chimney Animal Removal Visit Works
- Book a visit — Tell us what you have noticed, such as movement, an apparent nest, or an animal in the flue. Share your address so we can arrange service at your home in Denver or another town within our 60-mile service area.
- Prepare the fireplace area — Keep the fireplace unused while an animal or blockage may be inside the chimney. Clear access to the fireplace opening so we can inspect the area when we arrive.
- Inspect and locate the obstruction — We inspect the chimney to find the animal, nest, or debris and assess access and any visible damage. This establishes what the removal job involves before work proceeds.
- Remove the obstruction and check what remains — We carry out the appropriate removal work and check the affected area for leftover debris or visible problems. If cleaning or a repair is also needed, we can address that as a separate service.
What Shapes the Price of Chimney Animal Removal
The work required depends on what is inside the chimney, where it is located, how the flue can be accessed, and whether a nest, debris, or visible damage also needs attention. An animal that can be reached directly may involve different work from an obstruction that calls for additional cleaning or chimney repair. We provide a free in-home inspection so the job can be assessed at your property.
Our listed prices do not include a starting price for animal removal. Chimney sweep and chimney cleaning each start at $59, but those are separate services, not an animal-removal price. For a visit and a free quote, get a free quote; you can also see our chimney sweep in Denver service information.
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Why Denver Homeowners Choose Us for Chimney Animal Removal
Owner Robert (Bob) Anderson brings 28 years of experience with chimneys, and our business is licensed and insured. We travel to customers in Denver and towns within 60 miles, so the inspection and removal take place at your home rather than at a shop. Animal removal can also reveal a need for a separate sweep or repair; we offer both, making it easier to address the obstruction and the chimney condition together.
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Frequently asked questions
Can an animal nest in a chimney that is rarely used?
Yes. CSIA says animals may nest in a flue even when the chimney is rarely used, so infrequent fireplace use does not rule out a nest or blockage. Keep the fireplace unused if you suspect something is inside, and arrange an inspection.
Is it safe to use the fireplace while an animal or nest is in the chimney?
Do not use the fireplace while an animal, nest, or other obstruction may be blocking the flue. CSIA warns that nests and debris can push fumes and carbon monoxide back into the home, so have the chimney inspected before using it again.
Can you remove a dead animal from a Denver chimney?
Yes, we handle dead animal removal from a chimney and check the affected area for remaining debris. An inspection also helps identify whether the flue needs cleaning or repair after removal.
Do chimney sweeps handle bats?
We offer chimney animal removal, including situations involving bats in a chimney. We first inspect where the animal is and how the flue can be accessed, then determine the removal work needed.
Does animal removal include a chimney sweep?
Animal removal and chimney sweeping are separate services because removing an animal does not necessarily remove soot or creosote deposits. We can inspect for both needs; chimney sweeping starts at $59.
Why inspect a chimney after an animal has been removed?
The inspection checks whether debris remains and whether the flue has visible damage or another obstruction. CSIA’s homeowner guidance, quoting NFPA 211, calls for chimneys, fireplaces, and vents to be inspected at least once a year for soundness, deposits, and correct clearances.
Arrange Chimney Animal Removal
Book a free in-home inspection for your Denver-area property and have the flue checked for animals, nests, debris, and visible damage.