The cooler winter months are no time to develop chimney problems. Besides the usual routine maintenance needed to keep your chimney in good working order, you may also need to remove birds that have found their way inside. The professionals at The Chimney Sweep offer a few tips on how to remove birds from your chimney and keep them out for good.

Schedule Routine Maintenance 

In addition to keeping your chimney in good condition, regular maintenance also prevents any pesky animals from entering. It’s especially important to hire chimney cleaning professionals to perform inspections during the months you’re not using the fireplace to make sure no birds or other animals are building a home in your chimney.

Keep It Sealed 

The easiest way to stop birds from entering your chimney is to cut off their entrance point. Chimney cleaning professionals suggest placing a cap or lid on top of your chimney to keep pesky animals out, as well as snow and rain. These also need to be inspected annually to see if they are holding up against the weather.

Install Obstacles 

Another way to keep birds out of your chimney altogether is to install obstacles that make it harder for them to get in. Bird spikes, roof netting, and even one-way doors make it nearly impossible for birds and other rodents to make their way into your chimney.

For more information and tips on how you can keep birds from flying inside your chimney, call The Chimney Sweep at (336) 993-8999. Visit them online to read more about their chimney cleaning, repair, and maintenance services.