BIRD NEST REMOVAL · SOUTH FLORIDA
Bird Nest Removal
If you have a problem with a bird's nest in your chimney, I can help.
WHEN BIRDS NEST
Summer in South Florida
Especially in the summer, birds are drawn to the chimney and may build a nest. Sometimes you need dead birds removed from the fireplace, other times there's just a nest in the chimney.
What I do
I remove bird nests humanely. If a nest is occupied, I work around the timing so birds and chicks aren't harmed. If you've got a dead bird in the fireplace, I'll handle that too — it's part of the job.
Why summer is peak
South Florida birds nest from spring into late summer. A warm, dark vertical shaft looks a lot like the inside of a hollow tree. If your chimney has been left open — no cap, no damper at the top — it's an attractive site. Most calls about active nests come in the warmer months.
HOW TO KEEP BIRDS OUT
Cap the chimney
A chimney cap or a flue-top damper at the top of the chimney prevents birds from nesting in the first place. It's the single best fix.
Chimney cap — keeps birds out
A chimney cap on top of the flue keeps birds out. It also stops squirrels, raccoons, water, and falling debris from getting in while still venting smoke. Install it once and forget about birds in the chimney.
Flue-top damper — alternative
A flue-top damper seals the chimney shut when the fireplace isn't in use. It keeps birds out and stops conditioned air from leaking up the flue between fires. It's the other option worth knowing about.
For more on chimney caps, flue-top dampers, and chase tops, see Fireplace & Chimney Repair →
I remove bird nests humanely.
— Joe Judge, on the phone since 1996
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Birds in the chimney?
Call or email Joe — humane removal, and a cap to keep them out for good.
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