Chimney Animal & Bird Removal in San Antonio, TX
Hearing scratching, chirping, or flapping in your chimney? An animal has very likely nested in your flue. Sweeppy removes the nest and debris, sweeps and inspects the flue, and installs a chimney cap so it doesn’t happen again.
If you hear scratching, chirping, or flapping in your chimney — or smell something and see debris in the firebox — an animal has very likely nested in your flue. Uncapped chimneys are an open invitation to birds, squirrels, and raccoons, and a packed nest blocks the flue, which is both a fire and a carbon-monoxide hazard. Sweeppy removes the nest and debris, sweeps and inspects the flue, and installs a chimney cap so it doesn’t happen again.
Bird Nest Removal from Your San Antonio Chimney
Bird nests are the most common thing we pull out of San Antonio chimneys — chimney swifts in particular nest right inside the flue. A packed nest blocks smoke and gases and is a fire and carbon-monoxide hazard. Sweeppy removes the nest and debris, sweeps the flue, and installs a cap so birds cannot get back in. One important note: chimney swifts and many birds are federally protected, so if there is an active nest with eggs or chicks we will inspect and advise on the right, legal timing rather than disturb it.
What’s included
- Inspection of the flue and firebox to find what’s up there and whether the flue is blocked or damaged.
- Nest & debris removal — we clear the material safely and check that the flue is fully open again.
- Chimney sweep — we sweep out the leftover creosote and debris so the chimney is clean and safe to use. See our chimney sweep & inspection service.
- Chimney cap recommendation / install — a cap is the permanent fix that keeps animals, rain, and embers out.
- Before & after photos on every job, like we do for all our work.
The permanent fix: a chimney cap
Removing a nest solves today’s problem — a chimney cap solves it for good. A cap is a stainless steel cover with mesh sides that lets smoke out but keeps birds, squirrels, raccoons, rain, and stray embers out. It’s inexpensive insurance against a repeat. Sweeppy installs chimney caps starting at $249.
Pricing
- Chimney sweep + Level 1 inspection: $144 flat (the starting point for most animal-removal visits).
- Chimney cap installation: from $249.
- Heavily blocked flues or hard-to-reach caps can be a bit more — you’ll always get an exact price before we start.
Owner Nathan is on every job — no subcontractors — and Sweeppy is licensed & insured in Texas with a 4.9-star Google rating. Same-day appointments are often available. Call (210) 418-9810 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if an animal is living in my chimney?
The clearest signs are scratching, chirping, flapping, or rustling sounds coming from the flue, a musty or foul odor, and nesting debris (twigs, leaves, droppings) falling into the firebox. You might also see birds flying in and out of the chimney top. If you notice these, stop using the fireplace until it’s inspected — a nest can block the flue. Sweeppy inspects San Antonio chimneys and clears animals and nests; call (210) 418-9810 or book online.
What animals get into chimneys in San Antonio?
The most common are birds — including chimney swifts, which specifically nest inside chimneys — along with squirrels and, occasionally, raccoons. They’re drawn to the warm, sheltered flue of an uncapped chimney. All of them can build nests that block the flue and create a fire and carbon-monoxide hazard. A chimney cap is what keeps them out for good. Call (210) 418-9810 for an inspection.
Can you remove a bird’s nest from my chimney?
Yes — we remove nests and debris, sweep the flue, and install a cap to prevent it happening again. One important note: chimney swifts and many other birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so if there’s an active nest with eggs or chicks, we’ll inspect and advise you on the right, legal timing and approach rather than disturb a protected nest. For old, abandoned nests and prevention, we can act right away. Call (210) 418-9810 and we’ll take a look.
Is a blocked or nested chimney dangerous?
Yes. A nest or debris blocking the flue traps smoke and carbon monoxide inside your home when you burn, and dry nesting material near the firebox is a fire risk. Don’t use the fireplace until the chimney has been cleared and inspected. Sweeppy clears the blockage, sweeps, and confirms the flue is safe — a standard sweep + inspection is $144 flat. Call (210) 418-9810.
How do I keep animals out of my chimney for good?
Install a chimney cap. It’s a stainless steel cover with mesh sides that lets smoke escape while keeping birds, squirrels, raccoons, rain, and embers out — the single most effective, permanent prevention. Sweeppy installs chimney caps starting at $249, usually in the same visit as the cleaning. Call (210) 418-9810 or book online.
How much does chimney animal removal cost in San Antonio?
Most visits start with a $144 flat chimney sweep and Level 1 inspection, which covers clearing the nest/debris and checking the flue. A chimney cap to prevent it from recurring starts at $249. Heavily blocked flues or hard-to-reach caps may be a little more, but you’ll always get an exact price up front with no surprises. Call (210) 418-9810 or book at sweeppy.com/book/.
Animal in your chimney? Let’s get it out — and keep it out.
Same-day appointments often available in San Antonio. Nest removal, sweep, inspection, and a cap to prevent a repeat.
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