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 | Animals in Chimney
If you have been hearing the sounds of birds chirping from your fireplace, your chimney may have become a nesting home for chimney swifts. Since chimney swifts are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to remove these birds from your chimney by...
by Robbie Markey | Oct 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
As winter approaches, animals begin looking for a warm, safe place to nest during the cold months of the year. Unfortunately, some animals mistake an uncapped chimney for a hollow tree without realizing the chimney is attached to a home. When animals take up residence...
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...
