Keep Birds & Animals Out with Chimney Screens
Chimney pest screens keep birds, squirrels, raccoons, and bats out of your flue while allowing smoke to escape freely. Red Brick Chimney Services has been installing pest screens across Lower Mainland since 2013, protecting homes from unwanted animal intrusions and the damage they cause.
Do I Need a Chimney Pest Screen?
- Animals or birds are nesting in your chimney
- You hear scratching, chirping, or movement sounds in the flue
- You find animal droppings in your fireplace
- Your chimney has no cap or the existing cap has no screening
- You’ve had animals removed but nothing prevents their return
- Birds (swifts, starlings, crows)
- Squirrels
- Raccoons
- Bats
- Rats and mice
What Do Pest Screen Installations Cost?
Here’s what you can expect to pay:
Standard: $200–$500 with new cap. Retrofit: $300–$600 for existing openings. Multi-flue: $400–$900. Animal removal + screen: $500–$1,200, including humane removal and prevention.
- Inspection for current animal activity
- Assessment of entry points
- Screen material recommendations
- Professional installation
- Guarantee against animal re-entry
How We InstallPest Screens
Inspection & Assessment
Inspect chimney, check animals, plan humane removal if needed.
Animal Removal (If Needed)
Humanely remove animals, ensuring none remain before screening.
Cleaning & Preparation
We clear nests, debris, droppings, ensuring safe, proper airflow.
Screen Installation
Install metal screens to keep animals out, allow smoke.
Entry Point Sealing
The city aWe seal any other potential entry points around the chimney to ensure complete protection. the work, and we back it with our workmanship guarantee.
Problems Animals Cause in Chimneys
Fire Hazards
Nesting materials are highly flammable. A single spark can ignite a nest, causing a dangerous chimney fire that spreads to your home.
Blocked Flues
Nests block smoke and dangerous gases from escaping. Using your fireplace with a blocked flue can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Structural Damage
Animals damage flue liners, tear apart mortar, and leave corrosive droppings that deteriorate masonry.
Health Risks
Animal droppings carry diseases and parasites. Dead animals create terrible odors and attract insects.
Noise and Disturbance
Scratching, chirping, and movement sounds are disturbing, especially at night when animals are most active.
Expensive Repairs
Removing established nests, cleaning contaminated flues, and repairing damage costs far more than prevention.
REVIEWS
What Your Neighbors Are Saying
Why AnimalsLove Chimneys
Shelter from weather
Protected from rain, wind, and predators
Warmth
Especially attractive in spring when animals are raising young
Dark and quiet
Perfect for nesting and roosting
Easy access
Open chimney tops are like welcome signs for wildlife
Vertical space
Birds and bats prefer vertical nesting areas
Why Choose Red Brick Chimney Services?
We’re Animal Entry Specialists
We understand animal behavior and know exactly how they access chimneys. We don’t just screen the obvious spots—we find and seal all potential entry points.
Humane Removal Practices
We never harm animals. We use humane removal methods and timing to avoid separating mothers from babies.
Quality Materials
We use durable stainless steel and copper screening that won’t rust, corrode, or deteriorate. Cheap screening fails quickly—ours lasts decades.
We’re Certified & Accredited
BBB Accredited and WorkSafe BC Certified. We follow proper safety standards and building codes.
We Guarantee Our Work
If animals get past our screening due to installation issues, we fix it at no cost. Our installations work.
Senior Discounts Available
We offer special pricing for seniors on all pest screen installations.
Types of Pest ScreensWe Install
Chimney Cap with Integrated Screening
A quality cap with fine mesh keeps birds, bats, and rain out.
Retrofit Screening
We add screens to caps or install directly over chimney openings when needed.
Multi-Flue Screening
Custom chimney screens protect all flues, ensuring every opening remains secure.
Spark Arrestor Screens
Heavy-duty screens block animals and sparks, complying with fire code standards.
Specialty Screens
Custom solutions for unique chimneys, decorative pots, or heritage aesthetics.
All our screens use corrosion-resistant materials designed for local wet climate.
Screen Mesh Sizing: What Works Best
3/4" Mesh
1/2" Mesh
1/4" Mesh (Fine Screening)
Other Chimney Services We Offer
Beyond pest screens, we provide:
- Chimney caps and rain protection
- Chimney masonry repairs
- Complete chimney reconstruction
- Flashing repair and installation
- Chimney inspections
- Chimney cleaning and sweeping
What Happens Without Pest Screens?
- Repeated animal intrusions year after year
- Fire hazards from flammable nesting materials
- Blocked flues creating carbon monoxide risks
- Expensive removal and cleaning costs
- Structural damage to flue liners and masonry
- Health hazards from droppings and parasites
- Foul odors from dead animals