ANIMAL REMOVAL
Although many animals have been found in chimneys (including ducks and geese), the most common animals are birds, squirrels and raccoons.
Ash Chimney Sweeps has plenty of experience in removing them from chimneys and each situation is tackled on a case-by-case basis.
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Since squirrels have the ability to climb anywhere, chimneys and vents make perfect nesting locations.
They can quickly block the chimney causing smoke or other dangerous furnaces fumes to come back into the house.
Furthermore, squirrels left in the chimney can have their young and can become trapped causing maggots (which turn into flies) and other unpleasant smells.
Not only is the chimney their home, but their toilet.
Caution must be used when handling squirrels, as they can be infected with Lice, Fleas and Chiggers. Squirrels also run, jump and bite!
The Ministry of Natural Resources, The Humane Society as well as industry leaders forbid animal relocation; therefore, animals are re-released in the area found - the mother will come back for the babies and relocate the family.
They will attempt to get back into the chimney, but wont be able to after we install our 100% Stainless Steel Rain and Animal Proof Cover. (More info here)
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| Chimneys make perfect homes for raccoons to live because they are dark and out of the way of predators. Raccoons left in the chimney could have their babies or possibly become trapped, causing maggots and other unpleasant consequences such as terrible smells.
They will also use the chimney as a toilet.
Caution must be used when handling Raccoons as they can be infected with Fleas, Roundworm, Canine Distemper, Parvovirus and Rabies.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, The Humane Society as well as industry leaders forbid animal relocation; therefore animals are re-released in the area found.
They will attempt to get back into the chimney, but wont be able to after we install our 100% Stainless Steel Rain and Animal Proof Cover.
(more info here)
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