by Robbie Markey | Jun 15, 2018 | Animals in Chimney
Spring may be the season that identifies a problem with your chimney, and you don’t want to be the last to know! A leak means there’s a problem with the masonry, flashing, crown, or cap. An odor problem also means there’s a leak or it needs to be cleaned. An animal in...
by Robbie Markey | Apr 8, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Have you been hearing the sounds of birds chirping coming from your chimney lately? Your chimney may have been invaded by a family of chimney swifts, a migratory bird that is protected by law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This means that it is illegal to remove...
by Robbie Markey | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney Swifts
Have you been hearing the sounds of birds chirping in your chimney? It’s probably not your imagination. In fact, it’s not at all uncommon for birds to set up camp in your flue in hopes of staying warmer and safer from predators. And one of the most notorious for...
by Robbie Markey | Oct 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When animals take up residence in your chimney, it can be a dangerous situation – both for the animals and for your family and home! Here at Mr. Smokestack, we’ve seen firsthand how various critters can damage your chimney system, trigger foul odors, and...
by Robbie Markey | Aug 23, 2013 | Animals in Chimney
Preventing Chimney Swifts from Calling Your Chimney Home There are many different animals of all species and sizes that tend to make their homes inside of chimneys. Chimney swifts are unique because they can only live in a structure similar to a chimney. Although they...
