Chimney Bird Nest Removal
Bennett’s Chimney Sweep are equipped to remove disused bird’s nests from chimneys. For the protection of wildlife we generally will not remove a nest in the months of March to August and will only remove a confirmed disused bird’s nest.
Having a bird’s nests in a chimney is very common but could cause all sorts of problems if left alone. Most importantly it is a huge fire risk and will also accumulate moisture, causing damp problems in the property.
The best way to stop this happening is to have a bird guard fitted. Please see our bird guards and cowls page for more information.
I have a bird nest in my chimney. Can I still use it?
No, this will be extremely dangerous.
There will be little to no “draw” or air flow in the chimney which will mean the fumes from the fire will come back into the room.
The nest could catch alight and cause serious damage to wildlife and your property.
The only course of action is to have the disused nest removed before lighting your next fire.
How much does it cost?
Removing a disused nest commonly takes an additional 30 – 60 minutes longer than a usual chimney sweep appointment. Please see our prices page for nest removal surcharges.
How bad could it really be?
Surprisingly it could fill the entire chimney. Below is an example of this kind of job in progress.
