Can you come out today?

Same-day visits are available in most metros if dispatch is open.

Do you remove it and prevent it coming back?

Both we evaluate the opening and install a cap, mesh, or guard.

Is the estimate free?

Yes, free estimate, no service call fee.

Animal & Bird in Chimney Removal | Clear Path Chimneys

Quick Answer

How do you get an animal out of a chimney?

Scratching or flapping usually means a bird, raccoon or squirrel nesting in the flue. The nest is both a blockage and a fire risk. We remove it humanely, then cap the flue so it does not happen again.

Key Takeaways

Free estimate — no service call fee
Tech calls ahead; same-day & next-day
Upfront price on site, approve or walk away
CSIA certified, licensed & insured
Serving New Haven & 9 metro locations

Have an animal in chimney trouble — a bird, squirrel, or raccoon? We handle removal and seal the top so it stops for good.

Which fix fits your situation?

If something is trapped right now, we do same-day removal where dispatch is open.

If they keep getting in, you need a proper cap or stainless guard, not another DIY screen; the trade-off is a one-time fix versus repeat visits.

If you are not sure what is up there, give us a call and we will tell you what is likely up there.

Not sure? Call and a tech will point you the right way before any truck rolls.

What we handle

✓ Same-day removal
✓ Caps, mesh & guards
✓ Damper & gap checks
✓ Keep them out for good

Humane removal matters when you hear scratching or flapping; a stainless top guard matters when an open flue keeps letting animals back in.

What homeowners say

“The tech called before he came, showed me photos of the cracked crown right on his phone, and gave me the price on the spot. No pressure, no upsell. Honestly refreshing.”

— Dana M., New Haven, CT

“Our cap blew off in a storm and they were out the next morning. Clean, on time, and a good bit cheaper than the first quote I got. They left zero mess.”

— Robert P., Minneapolis, MN

“I'd been putting the chimney off for two winters. One free estimate and I finally knew what I was actually dealing with. Booked it before they left.”

— Allie T., Richmond, VA

The work

How it works

STEP 1Call us. Tell us what you are seeing and your zip.

STEP 2A licensed tech comes out free and calls 30-60 min ahead.

STEP 3You get the price on site. Approve it or walk away — no fee.

Before you call: have your zip code handy and be ready to describe what you are seeing (a smell, a stain, the cap, a sound). It helps us schedule the right tech fast.

Questions homeowners ask

Can you come out today?: Same-day visits are available in most metros if dispatch is open.
Do you remove it and prevent it coming back?: Both — we evaluate the opening and install a cap, mesh, or guard.
Is the estimate free?: Yes, free estimate, no service call fee.

Birds, raccoons and squirrels nest in open flues, and the nest is both a blockage and fuel. A blocked flue pushes combustion gas back inside — CDC guidance on carbon-monoxide exposure covers the symptoms and CPSC alarm-placement guidance the placement that catches it. NFPA 211 governs the cap and flue work that keeps animals out, ICC building-code standards the construction, and CSIA certifies the technicians. CSIA’s homeowner guidance explains what a top guard does, USFA heating-fire data shows how these fires start, and the National Chimney Sweep Guild lists certified sweeps.

Common questions

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