Birds nest removal from chimney wirral, Liverpool & Chester

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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. 

07842107746

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 

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 Liverpool Or Chester? Get in touch