Animal & Nest Removal in Atlanta, GA
- Chimney Sweep in Atlanta
- Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
- Level-1 Chimney Inspection
- Level-2 Chimney Inspection
- Included: inspection of the flue and smoke chamber, physical removal of animals or nests, debris cleanout, and a re-entry recommendation.
- Timing: most single-chimney removals are handled in one visit of one to two hours once the animal is located.
- Cost: animal and nest removal in Atlanta typically runs $150 to $450 depending on the animal, location in the flue, and access.
- What we take: nesting twigs, leaves, feathers, droppings, and any deceased animal are bagged and removed from the property.
- Booking: call (770) 600-2509 to schedule; describe the sounds and location so the right tools come on the truck.
Older Atlanta housing stock is the reason this service exists. Chestnut Swifts and other chimney swifts nest in uncapped brick flues across Grant Park, Inman Park, and Cabbagetown, and squirrels routinely drop into the terra-cotta chimneys on the Craftsman bungalows around Kirkwood and Candler Park. An open flue is essentially a hollow tree to a nesting animal, so the first step is confirming whether the chimney is occupied and whether nesting season protections apply before anything is removed.
Removal fits when you hear scratching, chirping, or rustling from the firebox, smell a strong musty or decaying odor, or find nesting debris on the damper. The alternative — waiting it out — is only reasonable for chimney swifts, which are migratory and leave on their own by late summer; forcing them out mid-nesting is both illegal and pointless since they return to the same flue. For squirrels, raccoons, and stuck birds, prompt removal is the right call because trapped animals damage the smoke shelf and become a fire hazard when their nesting material dries out. The trade-off is straightforward: a capped chimney costs more up front than a single removal but ends the cycle, while removal alone leaves the flue open for the next animal.
Access drives the price and the method. A raccoon denning on the smoke shelf of a wide masonry chimney in Druid Hills or Buckhead is a hands-on extraction; a squirrel that fell down a narrow flue in a Virginia-Highland duplex often needs a rope or a one-way exit at the damper. Two-story Morningside homes and the taller chimneys near Ponce City Market add roof-access time. After the animal and nesting material are out, we clean the affected section and recommend a stainless steel cap with animal screen so the same problem does not repeat before next spring in West End or anywhere else in Fulton County.
📞 Call (770) 600-2509Animal & Nest Removal pricing in Atlanta
| Single bird or nest removal, easy access | $150 - $250 |
| Squirrel removal from flue | $200 - $350 |
| Raccoon or larger animal removal | $300 - $450 |
| Deceased animal removal and cleanout | $175 - $350 |
| Add-on stainless cap with animal screen | $250 - $600 installed |
Exact price confirmed free on-site before any work.
Animal & Nest Removal — questions, answered
How do I get chimney swifts out of my chimney in Atlanta?
Chimney swifts in Atlanta are federally protected migratory birds and cannot be removed while actively nesting. They leave on their own by late summer, and the correct fix is to cap the flue after they migrate so they don't return the next spring.
There's scratching in my fireplace in Buckhead — what animal is it?
Persistent scratching or scrambling in a Buckhead chimney is usually a squirrel or raccoon rather than a bird. An inspection of the flue and smoke shelf confirms the animal before removal, since the extraction method differs between the two.
Do you remove dead animals from chimneys in Atlanta?
Yes. Deceased animal removal is a common call in older Atlanta homes, especially where an uncapped flue trapped a bird or squirrel. We bag and remove the animal and clean the affected area so the odor resolves.
Will you install a cap after removal in Inman Park?
Yes. Capping is recommended after any removal in Inman Park because the open flue that let one animal in will admit the next. A stainless steel cap with animal screen blocks re-entry and is offered as an add-on the same day when possible.
What does animal removal from a chimney cost in Atlanta?
Animal removal in Atlanta generally ranges from $150 to $450, with the minimum charge being $150. The price depends on the animal, where it sits in the flue, and roof access; the exact figure is confirmed on-site before work begins.