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Birds nest removal from chimney wirral, Liverpool & Chester
Looking for Debris and Birds Nest removal from Chimney in Wirral, Liverpool or Chester ?
A bird's nest in your chimney leads to a build-up of unwanted materials in your flue and will need to be removed, Its unsafe to use any appliance while the chimney is blocked.
We can help with our chimney birds nest removal across Wirral, Liverpool or Chester
If you suspect the presence of birds nesting in your chimney, or nesting material in the fireplace. Please do not attempt to clear it from your chimney by lighting a fire, you will simply fill your home with smoke and cause other complications.
We use multiple ways and tools to remove birds nests from chimneys and utilize a modern CCTV cameras to make sure the flue/chimney is fully clear.
After the nest has been removed, we will do a full sweep to ensure your chimney is fully clean and ready for use, we can advise on possible cowls, caps etc once the nest has been removed to stop it occurring in the future.
Nests are protected by law and cannot usually be removed during the nesting season (usually between February-July) For more information get in touch and we can advise further.
The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 Protection of Birds ACT
The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 & Protection of Birds Act 1954
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is the primary legislation which protects animals, plants, and certain habitats in the UK. All birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law and the penalties for deliberately destroying active nests are now quite severe. The maximum penalty that can be imposed for an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act - in respect of a single bird, nest or egg - is a fine of up to £5,000, and/or six months imprisonment.
Bird guard cowl fitting post nest removal
We always recommend a cap or bird guard to be fitted
A bird guard will prevent a bird and any other small creatures such as squirrels from entering your chimney. Some bird guards will have a dual purpose and prevent rainfall, animals, leaves and debris from entering much like a chimney cowl. These usually have the metal mesh around them as well as a solid cap on the top
live bird removal from chimney/fireplace
In terms of birds falling into chimneys, these are usually pigeons, blackbirds or other smaller birds who do not normally build a nest and can therefore be removed at any time of the year.
Help i have birds nest in my chimney!!
If you have a nest, or suspect you have a nest (fire smoking back and or twigs nest material falling
The bird nesting season runs from 1st March until 31st August.
The most common bird found in a chimney is Jackdaws from April to July.They tend to drop different materials and twigs down the chimney to make a nest. If you find cloth, hairs, twigs and other strange items in the fireplace then its likely to be an nest.
All types of birds can build nests in chimneys but the Jackdas are the most common culprit. There are about 1 million + pairs of jackdaws in the UK at present. Jackdaws are easy to spot they have a black plumage, alongside a grey nape and white iris, they can looks similar to crows.
A bird’s nest must be removed from below, via the fireplace, often a messy task.
There is often a huge amount of nesting material that may have built up over the years. Sometimes, the entire chimney stack is full of it! The safety risks involved are immense if you don’t know what you are doing. If any blockage is left behind then it could easily catch fire.
Also consider if your home insurance policy/company will be satisfied. A certificate issue to say its clear and safe to use should suffice.
How do you bird proof a chimney? Once clear, the best way is to fit a chimney cowl/cap guard
Needs a birds nest removed from a chimney in Wirral? Get in touch
Our Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep Wirral
- Chimney Sweep (Masonry and Lined flues)
- Stove Service: Ropes, Bricks, Replacement Parts etc
- Bird Guard Fitting, Chimney Cowl & Cap Replacements
- Pre Install Sweep
- Bird Nest Removal
- CCTV Checks, Liner & Chimney Checks
- New Home Owner Inspection
- Chimney Drone Inspections