Squirrel in chimney removal in Fort Worth, TX
The squirrel is out, the nest is cleared, and a fitted cap keeps the next squirrel out.
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Signs a Squirrel Is in Your Chimney
Chimney Sweep Pro removes the squirrels behind these signs and clears what they leave behind.
Scratching or Scampering
Scratching or scampering sounds from the chimney, along with a blocked draft, are the most common signs of a squirrel.
Smoke or Odor Backing Up
Smoke or odor backing into the room can mean the flue is blocked.
Nest Material or Droppings
Nest material or droppings in the firebox mean a squirrel has been in the flue.
Strong Smell With Flies
A strong smell with flies points to a dead squirrel and needs attention first.
Noises in the Attic or Walls
Noises in the attic or walls can mean the squirrel has spread beyond the flue.
What Squirrel Removal From a Chimney Includes
Chimney Sweep Pro identifies the animal first, then removes the squirrel and clears the flue.
Animal Identification
We identify the animal before any removal begins.
Containment
Drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum protect your home.
Squirrel Removal
We remove the squirrel using tools suited to the animal.
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.
Written Report
You get a written report of what was found.
Squirrel removal takes the squirrel 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. A squirrel 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. Attic and wall work is quoted separately too.
Squirrel Removal Cost in Fort Worth
Squirrel removal costs $290-$600+ for the removal itself. Flue cleaning and sanitizing adds $150-$300.
Simple Removal
$290-$365
A squirrel near the bottom of the flue.
Hard Removal
$500-$600+
A squirrel 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.
- Depth in the flue: a squirrel wedged deep is a hard removal.
- Nest size: a bigger nest means more material to clear.
- Live or dead: a dead squirrel adds sanitizing to the job.
- Attic or wall work: this is quoted separately.
- Cap or repairs: these are quoted separately. See chimney cap installation for cap pricing.
The technician locates the squirrel before quoting. The final price is given to you in writing before any work begins.
Is It a Squirrel, a Raccoon, or a Bird?
The animal decides the method and the cost tier. This table shows how the signs differ.
| Animal | Common Signs | What Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Scratching and scampering sounds, a blocked draft | Near the bottom of the flue, this is a simple removal. Deep in the flue, it is a hard one. |
| Raccoon | Damaged damper, blocked flue, strong odor | Large raccoons that wedge deep make a hard removal |
| Bird (starling or chimney swift) | Chirping, scratching, a blocked draft | Chimney swifts are federally protected while nesting, so removal waits until the birds leave |
Each animal has its own page: raccoon in chimney and bird in chimney removal. Our chimney animal removal page covers all of them.
A Squirrel That Fell In, or One That Is Nesting?
A squirrel that falls down the flue often can't climb back out on its own. A squirrel that is nesting has built a nest in the chimney, and nest material may reach the firebox. Both need removal. The technician identifies which one it is once the squirrel is located.
A Squirrel That Has Spread to the Attic
A squirrel that used the chimney can reach the attic and walls, where squirrels chew wiring and shred insulation. Attic and wall work is quoted separately. If you hear noises in the attic or walls, tell the technician when you call.
Nest material piles up, the draft stays blocked, and odor and bacteria spread if the squirrel has died.
Now:
A dead-animal smell, smoke backing into the room, or a squirrel inside the house. If there is smoke or a carbon monoxide alarm, get everyone out and call 911.
Soon:
Scratching or scampering sounds, or a draft that has started to smoke.
Keep the damper closed, do not light a fire, and do not try to smoke the squirrel out or catch it yourself.
Removing a squirrel yourself is not a reasonable DIY job. Squirrels bite and scratch, and lighting a fire or smoking the squirrel out risks a chimney fire and a dead squirrel in the flue.
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.
Hear a squirrel in your chimney?
The technician identifies the animal first, then gives you the final price in writing before any work begins.
How a Squirrel Removal Visit Works
Identify the animal.
The technician confirms it is a squirrel before any removal is planned.
Set up containment.
Drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum protect your home.
Remove the squirrel.
The technician uses tools suited to the animal.
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 squirrel 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.
Squirrel Removal Across Fort Worth and Nearby Cities
Chimney Sweep Pro is based at 804 Mustang Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179, and removes squirrels 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.
Squirrel in Chimney Removal FAQs for Fort Worth Homeowners
What sets Chimney Sweep Pro's squirrel removal apart from general wildlife control?
Most wildlife companies focus on attics. We work on the chimney itself: we remove the squirrel, clear the nest and droppings, check the liner and damper, and quote a cap so the next squirrel can't get in. One company covers both the animal and the flue.
Why do you check the liner and damper after removing a squirrel?
A squirrel can leave nest material, droppings, and damage behind. We check the liner and damper after removal so you know whether the flue is in good shape. Any damage found is quoted separately in writing. If the liner is cracked, see our chimney relining page.
What does a squirrel in chimney removal visit include?
Each visit starts with identifying the animal, then setting up containment with drop cloths, shoe covers, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum. We remove the squirrel, 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 squirrel removal from a chimney take?
Removal is often finished in a single visit once the squirrel is located. A squirrel wedged deep in the flue takes longer to locate and reach. The technician gives you a timeline once the animal is located, and the timeline covers removal only, not any repairs.
How much does squirrel removal from a chimney cost in Fort Worth?
Removal costs $290-$365 when the squirrel is near the bottom of the flue. A squirrel wedged deep is a hard removal at $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 squirrel removal?
We remove squirrels 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.
How do I know a squirrel is in my chimney?
Scratching and a blocked draft are the most common signs. You may also find nest material or droppings in the firebox, or smell something strong if the squirrel has died. Raccoons and birds can cause similar signs, so the technician identifies the animal before any removal.
What should I do if a squirrel falls down my chimney?
Keep the damper closed, do not light a fire, and do not try to smoke it out or catch it yourself. A squirrel that falls in often can't climb back out on its own. Call a chimney animal removal specialist soon. Call (682) 354-6644.
Why do squirrels get into chimneys?
A chimney offers warm, safe shelter, and an uncapped flue is an open door from the roof. Squirrels, a rodent species, nest at the top of chimneys, and some fall in and can't climb back out. A missing or damaged cap leaves that door open.
How do I stop squirrels from getting back into my chimney?
Have a cap fitted over the flue opening. Mesh screening blocks squirrels, birds, and raccoons, and the cap is sized to your chimney. We also clear the old nest first. See chimney cap installation for how caps are sized and priced. The Chimney Safety Institute of America publishes homeowner guidance on cap and mesh maintenance.
What damage can a squirrel cause in a chimney or attic?
In the chimney, nest material blocks the draft and can catch fire. Droppings and a dead squirrel add odor and bacteria. If the squirrel reaches the attic, it can chew wiring and shred insulation. Attic and wall work is quoted separately from the chimney visit.
Squirrel removal in Fort Worth starts with one call.
A blocked flue gets more dangerous the longer a squirrel stays in it.