The noises that are being made will also let you know if the animal is stuck or if they chose to make your chimney their home on purpose. The scratches and other noises will be more frantic if they are stuck, and you will need to be quick to call animal control to help you get the animal out. Cats, raccoons, possums, or any other animal that might find its way onto your roof may mistake your chimney for a a safe home and fall inside.

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If the noises are not frantic and usually happen at a certain time of day, chances are you have an animal that has decided your chimney is the perfect living arrangement or the best possible place to birth their young. They’ll be bringing in food and supplies at regular intervals building their nest. While an animal who is there by choice doesn’t necessarily need immediate attention, it is still important to get them out quickly to avoid damage to your home and chimney.

Once you’ve determined that you have an unwanted stowaway in your chimney, it’s time to deal with them safely.

The first thing you should do is contact animal removal specialists like The Chimney Sweep. Our professionals have the expertise and the tools to properly extract the animal in a way that protects both the animal and your property.

Close up your fireplace in case he spots an escape route right into your living room.

Enclose the area where your fireplace is located to contain the situation should the animal make its way into your home.

And above all else: Never, ever light a fire in the fireplace to “smoke” the animal out. Besides the fact that it’s inhumane and causes the animal (and possibly its young) to burn to death, it can also cause severe damage to your flue in the process of escaping. If the animal is stuck, there’s no chance for him to escape. Just don’t do it.

While you’re waiting for us to arrive, there are a few things you can do in the meantime to avoid further issues:

Once your visitor has been served his walking papers, it’s important to have your chimney inspected for signs of any damage caused by the incident. That’s where the professionals at The Chimney Sweep can help. One of our expert professionals will thoroughly examine the inner workings of your chimney to make sure they are in great shape and undamaged by your furry or feathered guest. If your rain cap is damaged or missing, causing the animal to get in the chimney in the first place, they can fix or replace it to prevent it from happening again.

Safe Animal Removal Inspection Process

Contact our experts at The Chimney Sweep to discuss how we can help you make sure your chimney is well protected and safe to use any time of the year.

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