Safe & Professional Bird Nest Removal Northamptonshire
You’ve noticed signs that something is blocking your chimney, smoke not drawing properly, strange noises, or twigs falling into your fireplace. Ignoring the issue not only affects how well your stove or fire performs, but it can also create a dangerous fire and carbon monoxide risk. The last thing you want is an inexperienced contractor leaving half a nest behind, causing future blockages and safety hazards.
Signs You May Have a Bird Nest in Your Chimney
Smoke blowing back into the room
Twigs or debris in your fireplace
Birds circling or entering the chimney pot
Strange noises coming from your chimney
Safe, Humane Bird Nest Removal You Can Trust
We remove bird nests using specialist sweeping rods and vacuum systems designed to clear blockages without damaging your chimney. Every job is carried out humanely and in line with UK regulations, ensuring no harm comes to protected species.
Once the nest is safely removed, we complete a full chimney sweep to clear away twigs, soot, and debris, leaving your flue clean, safe, and ready to use. A certificate of sweeping is then issued for your insurance records and peace of mind.
FAQs
Is it legal to remove a bird’s nest from my chimney?
Yes, but only when the nest is inactive. In the UK it’s illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy an active nest (with eggs or chicks). We remove nests once the birds have fledged, or if a licensed/emergency removal is required for safety (e.g., a blocked flue). After removal we fit a bird guard to stop it happening again.
How do I know if the nest is still active?
Signs of activity include adult birds frequently entering/exiting, chirping, and fresh droppings or nesting material. If you’re unsure, we can inspect with a chimney camera. If it’s active, we’ll schedule removal for after fledging and advise on timelines.
What does professional nest removal involve?
We protect your room with dust sheets, inspect the flue (often with CCTV), carefully rod out the nest from top or bottom, vacuum debris with a HEPA system, then sweep and smoke-test the chimney. We’ll also check the pot/cowl and provide a sweep certificate where applicable.
How do you stop birds nesting again?
We can supply and fit the correct bird guard/cowl for your chimney and fuel type (e.g., for open fires, stoves, or gas flues). For disused chimneys we can cap them safely. Proper guards plus a sound chimney pot and pointing are the best long-term prevention.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
Most removals take 1–2 hours, but heavy nests (jackdaws can build huge ones) may take longer. Pricing varies by access and complexity; we’ll give a fixed quote in advance. We can also quote for guard/cowl supply and fitting at the same time.
Chimney sweeping near you.
Areas Covered
- Northampton
- Kettering
- Corby
- Brixworth
- Wellingborough
- Rothwell
- Desborough
- Loddington
- and more…
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07899 848 338