{"id":23607,"date":"2024-01-10T21:08:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23607"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:43:07","slug":"squirrel-in-chimney","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-in-chimney\/","title":{"rendered":"Squirrels in Chimneys"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use 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class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><p>Are squirrels nesting in your chimney?<\/p>\n<p>Call for immediate help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:8002748837\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span>800-274-8837<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you hearing scratching, thumping, or squeaking sounds from your fireplace? Noticing a foul or musky odor? Are twigs, leaves, or even paper mysteriously in the fireplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chimneys are ideal nesting spots for squirrels. When selecting places to construct nests, squirrels typically look for secluded areas off the ground with plenty of cover. The natural location for a squirrel nest is between tree branches or in a hollow tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-of-squirrels-in-nbsp-chimneys\">Signs of Squirrels in&nbsp;Chimneys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top of the chimney provides easy access to warmth and shelter for a squirrel nest. While squirrels rarely infest chimneys themselves, the rodents may nest in metal chimney boxes. If the flue is made of stone or brick, a squirrel can climb down and build a more secure nest. If the flue is made of slick metal, the squirrel can fall and get stuck in the fireplace or on the damper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents may hear chittering, fighting, or scratching at all hours of the day, smell squirrel droppings, and even see the pests running loose inside the home. If you hear loud noises at night, you probably have a <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-chimneys\/\">raccoon in the chimney<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-squirrel-problems-in-the-chimney\">Squirrel Problems in the Chimney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels in the chimney are a<a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-caused-house-fires\/\"> fire hazard<\/a>. Squirrels like to build nests in warm and protected areas, and chimneys provide an ideal location. They may bring in twigs, leaves, and other materials to construct their nests, which can block the chimney and disrupt proper airflow. Squirrels may accidentally fall or get stuck inside the chimney flue. Their presence can restrict the flow of smoke and gases, leading to poor ventilation and an increased risk of carbon monoxide buildup in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels have teeth that continue to grow throughout their lives, so they constantly need to gnaw on hard objects to wear them down. This chewing behavior can damage the structure of the chimney, such as cracking the flue tiles or damaging chimney caps, which can eventually lead to leaking or structural issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-not-to-do-to-get-squirrel-out-of-chimney-and-fireplace\">What NOT to do to Get Squirrel out of Chimney and Fireplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5915\/Chattanooga\/squirrel-in-fireplace.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Do not attempt to \u201csmoke out\u201d squirrels. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening the fireplace can provide an easy escape hatch for a trapped squirrel. A stuck squirrel cannot climb out and escape the smoke and heat. Nesting materials can catch on fire. Baby squirrels cannot escape the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not open the damper and try to catch the squirrel. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels are agile and fast. They can elude a snare pole handled by the most skilled pest professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not attempt to use a squirrel repellent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save your money! You will have to open the fireplace to apply them. A trapped squirrel cannot climb out. Generally, wildlife repellents are not effective control measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-a-squirrel-in-the-chimney-or-fireplace\">Have a squirrel in the chimney or fireplace?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a Critter Control near you.<\/p>\n\n\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-rid-of-squirrels-in-chimney\">How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Chimney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Chimney-Cap-smaller.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Chimney-Cap-smaller.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Chimney-Cap-smaller-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Chimney-Cap-smaller.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Dropping a thick rope down your chimney is one of the easiest ways to get rid of a trapped squirrel. Squirrels are excellent climbers and use the rope as an escape route. Your chimney will need a new chimney cap to <a href=\"\/services\/wildlife-exclusion\/\">prevent future animal infestations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the squirrel is not stuck inside the flue, the process is more involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A live trap used in conjunction with an excluder is the best way to <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/how-to-get-rid-of-squirrels\/\">get rid of squirrels<\/a>. Once the squirrels are removed, proper exclusion devices like a chimney cap need to be installed. If a female squirrel establishes a nest, <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/baby-squirrels\">baby squirrels<\/a> will need to be safely moved. That can be tricky if the squirrel nest is at the bottom of the chimney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/\">squirrel removal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"wildlife-form bottom\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n              <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed 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