Chimney animal removal in Fort Worth, TX
The animal is out, the nest is cleared, and a cap keeps the next one out.
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Signs an Animal Is in Your Chimney
Chimney Sweep Pro removes the animals behind these signs and clears what they leave behind.
Scratching or Chirping
Scratching, chirping, or shuffling sounds from the chimney are the most common sign an animal has moved in.
Smoke or Odor Backing Up
Smoke or odor backing into the room can mean the flue is blocked.
Strong Smell With Flies
A strong smell with flies points to a dead animal and needs attention first.
Nest Material or Droppings
Nest material or droppings in the firebox mean an animal has been in the flue.
Damaged Damper
A damaged damper, the plate that opens and closes the flue, can point to an animal in the chimney.
What Chimney Animal Removal Includes
Chimney Sweep Pro identifies the species first, then removes the animal and clears the flue.
Species Identification
We identify the species before any removal begins.
Containment
Drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum protect your home.
Species-Specific Removal
We use tools suited to the species in your chimney.
Nest and Droppings Cleared
We clear nest material and droppings out of the flue.
Liner and Damper Check
We check the liner and damper for damage the animal caused.
Written Report
You get a written report of what was found.
Chimney animal removal takes the animal out of the flue and clears what it left behind. The flue is the passage that carries smoke out of the house. The smoke chamber is the sloped space above the firebox. Animals can reach all of it from the top if the chimney has no cap.
Flue cleaning and sanitizing, repairs, and a cap are each quoted before they are done. Wildlife work in an attic or walls is quoted separately too.
Chimney Animal Removal Cost in Fort Worth
Chimney animal removal costs $290-$600+ for the removal itself. Flue cleaning and sanitizing adds $150-$300.
Simple Removal
$290-$365
Small birds or squirrels near the bottom of the flue.
Hard Removal
$500-$600+
Large animals, such as raccoons, wedged deep in the flue and located with a camera.
Flue Cleaning and Sanitizing
$150-$300
Clearing nest debris and droppings and sanitizing the flue after removal.
- Type of animal: large animals take more time and care.
- Nest size: a bigger nest means more material to clear.
- Depth in the flue: an animal wedged deep is a hard removal.
- Live or dead: a dead animal adds sanitizing to the job.
- Cap or repairs: these are quoted separately. See chimney cap installation for cap pricing.
The technician locates the animal before quoting. The final price is given to you in writing before any work begins.
Which Animal Is in Your Chimney, and What Changes?
The animal decides the method, the cost tier, and the timing. This table shows what each common animal leaves behind.
| Animal | Common Signs | What Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Damaged damper, blocked flue, strong odor | Large raccoons that wedge deep make a hard removal |
| Squirrel | Scratching sounds, blocked draft | Near the bottom of the flue, this is a simple removal |
| Starling or other bird | Chirping, scratching, blocked draft | Nest material is cleared with the removal, and the species is confirmed first |
| Chimney swift | Chirping, blocked draft | Federally protected while nesting, so removal waits until the birds leave |
Each animal has its own page: raccoon in chimney, squirrel in chimney removal, and bird in chimney removal.
Dead Animals
A dead animal adds odor, bacteria, and flies, so it needs attention first.
Remove Now or Wait?
Remove most animals soon. A blocked flue can keep smoke from venting, and carbon monoxide can reach your living space. Chimney swifts are the exception. They are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so removal waits until the birds have left, and the fireplace stays out of use until then.
Nest material piles up, the draft stays blocked, and odor and bacteria spread if the animal has died.
Now:
A dead-animal smell, smoke backing into the room, or an animal inside the house. If there is smoke or a carbon monoxide alarm, get everyone out and call 911.
Soon:
Scratching or chirping, or a draft that has started to smoke.
Wait for the Birds:
Chimney swifts in the nest. Removal waits until they leave.
Keep the damper closed, do not light a fire, and do not try to remove the animal yourself.
Removing an animal yourself is not a reasonable DIY job. Animals bite and scratch, raccoons are a high-risk rabies species in Texas, and some birds are protected by law.
Some homeowners policies cover damage an animal causes inside a chimney or attic. Removal and cleanup usually are not covered. Check your policy or ask your agent.
Ready to get the animal out?
The technician identifies what is in your chimney first, then gives you the final price in writing before any work begins.
How a Chimney Animal Removal Visit Works
Identify the species.
The technician confirms what is in the chimney before any removal is planned.
Set up containment.
Drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum protect your home.
Remove the animal.
The technician uses tools suited to that species.
Clear the nest and droppings.
All nest material is removed from the flue and smoke chamber.
Check the liner and damper.
The technician looks for damage the animal caused. If the liner is damaged, see our chimney relining page.
Quote the next steps.
Flue cleaning, sanitizing, a cap, and any repairs are priced in writing.
Deliver the written report.
You get a record of what was found and what was done.
A protected chimney swift nest changes step 3. Removal waits until the birds have left.
Chimney Animal Removal Across Fort Worth and Nearby Cities
Chimney Sweep Pro is based at 804 Mustang Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179, and removes animals from chimneys in Fort Worth, Keller, Mansfield, Southlake, Arlington, Benbrook, North Richland Hills, Burleson, Haltom City, Saginaw, and Weatherford.
Chimney Sweep Pro, 804 Mustang Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179, (682) 354-6644
See our chimney sweep services for our full range of chimney work.
Chimney Animal Removal FAQs for Fort Worth Homeowners
What sets Chimney Sweep Pro's chimney animal removal apart from general pest control?
We identify the species first, because the animal decides the method and, for protected birds, the timing. We then handle the chimney itself, including nest debris, sanitizing, the liner and damper check, and a cap, so one company covers the animal and the flue.
How do you handle protected birds like chimney swifts?
Chimney swifts are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so we do not disturb a nest with eggs or young. We wait until the birds have left, then clear the flue and cap it. Texas Parks and Wildlife publishes guidance for homeowners and sweeps.
What does a chimney animal removal visit include?
Each visit starts with identifying the species, then setting up containment with drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum. We remove the animal, clear the nest and droppings, check the liner and damper for damage, and give you a written report of what we found.
How long does chimney animal removal take?
Removal is often finished in a single visit once the animal is located. A protected chimney swift nest is the exception, since removal waits until the birds have left. The technician gives you a timeline once the animal is located. Call (682) 354-6644 to describe what you hear.
How much does chimney animal removal cost in Fort Worth?
Removal costs $290-$365 for a simple job, such as a small bird or squirrel near the bottom of the flue. Hard removals, such as a raccoon wedged deep, cost $500-$600+. Flue cleaning and sanitizing adds $150-$300. The technician gives the final price in writing before work begins. Call (682) 354-6644 to book.
Which Fort Worth-area cities do you serve for chimney animal removal?
We remove animals from chimneys in Fort Worth, Keller, Mansfield, Southlake, Arlington, Benbrook, North Richland Hills, Burleson, Haltom City, Saginaw, and Weatherford. The method and the pricing tiers are the same in each city. Ask when you call if your city is not listed.
What should I do if I hear an animal in my chimney?
Keep the damper closed, do not light a fire, and stay away from the fireplace. Do not try to remove the animal yourself. Call a chimney animal removal specialist as soon as you can, because the sooner the flue is checked, the easier removal usually is. Call (682) 354-6644.
Who do I call when an animal is stuck in my chimney?
Call a chimney animal removal specialist rather than a general pest control company. A specialist knows the flue, the damper, and the smoke chamber, and can clear the nest and check for damage in the same visit. Chimney Sweep Pro handles both the animal and the chimney.
How much does it cost to remove a dead animal from a chimney?
A dead animal is priced like any removal: $290-$365 for a simple job, or $500-$600+ if it is deep in the flue. Flue cleaning and sanitizing, $150-$300, is added to clear bacteria and stop the odor. Call (682) 354-6644 if you smell something.
How do I tell which animal is in my chimney?
Scratching and a blocked draft often point to a squirrel. Chirping suggests birds, which may be protected swifts. A damaged damper, a blocked flue, and a strong odor point to a raccoon. Signs overlap, so the technician identifies the species before any removal. Raccoons are also a high-risk rabies species in Texas, and the CDC's rabies guidance covers the warning signs.
How do I keep animals out of my chimney after removal?
A fitted chimney cap with mesh screening blocks birds, squirrels, and raccoons from re-entering the flue. The cap is sized to your chimney opening, and a damaged or missing damper should be checked too. See chimney cap installation for how caps are sized and priced.
Chimney animal removal in Fort Worth starts with one call.
A blocked flue gets more dangerous the longer an animal stays in it.