If you’ve ever heard scratching or chirping from inside your chimney, you’re not alone. Every year, Minneapolis homeowners deal with birds, squirrels, and even raccoons making nests in their flues.

A professional chimney animal guard is your best defense—and one of the smartest summer chimney upgrades you can make.

🔍 Common Signs Animals Are in Your Chimney

Not sure if critters have moved in? Look for:

• Strange noises from the chimney

• Bad odors from the fireplace

• Debris or twigs in the firebox

• Draft issues or smoke backing up indoors

Left unchecked, nesting animals can block airflow, damage your flue liner, and increase the risk of carbon monoxide exposure or chimney fires.

🛠️ What Is a Chimney Animal Guard?

A chimney animal guard is a custom-fitted, stainless steel cap with mesh siding that:

• Keeps birds, squirrels & raccoons out

• Still allows smoke and gases to vent properly

• Prevents nests, leaves, and debris

• Withstands harsh Minnesota weather year-round

It’s a one-time investment that protects your chimney for years—especially during nesting season.

🔧 Trusted Animal Guard Installation Since 1987

Top Hat Chimney Repair has helped more than 20,000 Minneapolis homeowners with chimney safety. Our certified team provides:

• Full inspection to check for existing nests

• Safe animal removal if needed

• Code-compliant guard installation

• Additional sealing or chimney cap upgrades (if required)

📍 Serving Minneapolis and the Greater Twin Cities Area

Whether you live in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Edina, or Maple Grove, we’ve got your flue covered.

📞 Schedule Your Chimney Animal Guard Service Today

Don’t let critters ruin your summer!
Protect your flue with a professionally installed chimney animal guard.

📞 Call (612) 512-8600
🌐 Book online at tophatchimneyrepair.com