Bird Nest Removal in Hove | Dealing with Nests Found in Chimneys

Finding birds nesting around a property isn't unusual, especially in coastal locations like Hove. But when they decide to make themselves at home inside a chimney, the situation can become considerably more complicated. Swept Away Installations is a multi-fuel stove and wood burning stove installation specialist for this East Sussex area.

This means we know chimneys and flue systems inside-out.

Our expertise puts us in an excellent position to offer professional bird nest removal services in Hove, particularly if nests are found inside chimneys. This blog post explains our approach to a removal.

Why are Bird Nests in Chimneys a Problem?

From a bird's point of view, a chimney looks like a perfect place to build a nest. It is sheltered, relatively warm and offers protection from many predators. Unfortunately, what is convenient for the bird can cause several key problems for the people who are living below.

A nest can partially or completely block a chimney or a flue.

If you have a multi-fuel stove, wood burning stove or open fire, the obstruction stops smoke, and harmful combustion gases, from escaping properly. In more serious cases in Hove, potentially dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide will be unable to disperse as intended.

This will make a bird nest removal service more essential.

Nesting materials also create fire hazards. Birds commonly construct their nests from twigs, leaves, grass and dry materials; exactly the sort of debris you don't want inside a chimney if lighting a fire.

Even if a chimney isn't currently in use, nests may cause unpleasant smells, encourage insects or other pests, and restrict ventilation. For these reasons, arranging a professional bird nest removal can be an important part of keeping a chimney safe and fully functional.

Choosing Swept Away Installations for Bird Nest Removal in Hove

Removing bird nests from chimneys isn't always as straightforward as it sounds. Chimneys are difficult to access, and understanding their construction is important if works are to be finished safely without damaging the chimney, the chimney flue and the connected appliance.

This is where Swept Away Installations has a particular advantage.

Our core business is the professional installation of multi-fuel and wood burning stoves. We regularly work with chimneys, liners, flue systems and all associated components, so we understand exactly what we are dealing with when carrying out a bird nest removal in Hove.

Rather than approaching a job as a pest-control problem, we can look at it from a safety perspective. We understand how obstructions will affect the operation of stoves or fireplaces and can identify issues that someone without specialist knowledge might sometimes overlook.

Never Ignore a Chimney Blockage

If you have noticed twigs or nesting materials falling down into the fireplace, heard birds inside a chimney or experienced problems with smoke drawing incorrectly, it is worth getting the chimney checked.

Active bird nests and nesting birds are protected by law so removals must only be undertaken when it is lawful to do so. Once a nest can be legally removed, getting the chimney properly cleared and checked before using your fire or your stove again is the sensible approach.

If you need our bird nest removal service in Hove or the surrounding areas, call Swept Away Installations. With experience in multi-fuel and wood burning appliances, chimneys and flue systems, we are well-placed to help get your chimney clear, safe and ready for use again.

Bird Nest Removal in Hove | Dealing with Nests Found in Chimneys

Please contact us on 07788 467 774 to discuss a bird nest removal in the Hove area.