![]() I also fully comply with all the current legal regulations regarding bird nest removal. As an accredited and qualified chimney sweep, I know exactly how to remove a bird nest efficiently and cleanly. I have been sweeping chimneys and removing bird nests for customers in Kent for over 20 years. Please note that the bird’s nest is always left with the householder for disposal. The bird nest removal cost includes a smoke test and a certificate of chimney sweeping. To remove a bird’s nest from your chimney I charge £100 for the first hour of work and then £60 per hour after that if the job is particularly complicated. How much does it cost to remove a bird’s nest from a chimney? If you suspect you may have a bird’s nest in your chimney you should contact an expert chimney sweep for help.Ĭall me, James the sweep on 07587 134589 to remove a bird’s nest from your chimney. There’s also the chance that the chimney itself could catch fire. If the smoke cannot escape out of the chimney, the toxic and harmful carbon monoxide gas cannot escape either. The smoke will be unable to escape past the nest and it will roll back down the chimney. Please don’t try to light a fire hoping that the smoke will cause the birds to leave the chimney. You need a solid bird guard or chimney cowlto stop birds getting into your chimney. It pays to keep an eye on your chimney in spring, anytime you see a lot of jackdaws gathering around the top, there is probably an opening they are trying to squeeze through or break into. So, unfortunately, if your fireplace happens to be blocked up, you’ll need to uncover the entrance by removing the plasterboard before a chimney sweep arrives. The only way to remove a nest is from the bottom through the fireplace. The most important issue, considering you must keep your chimney clean of debris, is the nests themselves are a serious fire hazard. ![]() So, you need to clear them out as soon as you can. The birds can damage the internal brickwork, cause damp, be very noisy and cause insect infestations. This means a nest can be small or pretty large, filling several bin bags when removed.Ī bird nest in your chimney poses a very real and dangerous problem. They even bend the twigs, so they fit snuggly and catch on the sides of the chimney. When this happens they start dropping large sticks and small twigs down. They usually find their way in via a broken bird guard. They live in groups, make a lot of noise, and do their absolute best to find gaps in your chimney tops and breasts to build their nest in. The main culprits are jackdaws, the smallest members of the crow family. If you live in the Kent area and need some advice or a bird nest removal call me, James the chimney sweep on 07587 134589. I have considerable experience in removing bird nests from chimneys for clients in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and Crowborough in Kent. ![]() I am a member of the guild of master sweeps and approved by HETAS the industry standard for chimney sweeps. ![]() If you suspect you have a nest in your chimney, you need to call an experienced chimney sweep for a professional bird nest removal. ![]()
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