Safe Chimney Animal Removal
in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Same-Week Service · Cap Install to Keep Them Out

Chimney animal removal in the Cincinnati area typically ranges from $200 to $600 depending on the animal, accessibility, whether babies are involved, and the cleanup required. Most jobs include a stainless steel cap install to prevent re-entry — pricing for that varies by flue size. Call (513) 382-0530 for a quote.

We work to get to animal removal calls within the same week — often within 1 to 2 days, and same-day when possible. We're open every day 7 AM to 8 PM, so call early to give us the best chance of fitting you in fast. Emergency situations (active animal trying to break through, immediate health risk) get prioritized.

Don't light a fire. Close the damper if it's safely closeable. Keep pets and curious kids away from the fireplace opening. Don't bang on the chimney — it can scare the animal further down. Call us as soon as you can and describe what you're hearing. Trying to "smoke them out" is dangerous and often illegal.

Yes. We use safe extraction methods — live traps, one-way exclusion devices, and hand removal when appropriate. We never harm animals during removal. When babies are present (raccoon kits, squirrel pups), we work to remove the whole family together rather than separating them, which is more humane and reduces the chance of an orphaned animal dying in your chimney.

We handle that. We remove the carcass, sanitize the affected area to eliminate odor and contamination, and seal the entry point so the next animal doesn't get trapped the same way. The smell can linger if not properly treated — proper removal and sanitization is essential, especially before warmer weather.

Yes, when installed correctly. A properly-sized stainless steel cap with mesh screen physically prevents raccoons, squirrels, birds, and bats from entering. We size the cap to your specific flue and install it to manufacturer specs — that's the difference between a cap that lasts 15 years and one that blows off in a storm.

Yes — chimney swifts are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. If they're actively nesting (typically May through August), it's illegal for any company to remove them until the babies fledge, usually about 6 weeks. The good news is they leave on their own at the end of nesting season. We can install a cap afterward to prevent them from coming back next year.

Yes. Nesting material, droppings, food caches, and any debris animals left behind all get removed during the service. We sweep the flue, sanitize affected surfaces, and dispose of everything properly. Animal droppings can carry pathogens (raccoon roundworm, bat histoplasmosis), so this isn't a DIY cleanup — it's part of what we do.