From Interlochen to South Arlington, we humanely remove trapped birds, squirrels, and raccoons from chimneys — then seal the entry point for good.
If you're hearing scratching, chirping, or the unmistakable scurry of tiny feet above your fireplace, you're not imagining it — Arlington's mix of mid-century ranch homes and newer builds in neighborhoods like Interlochen, East Arlington, and Viridian gives squirrels, birds, and raccoons plenty of easy chimney access. An open or damaged flue looks like a ready-made den to local wildlife, and once an animal gets in, it rarely finds its own way back out. Lowes Chimney Sweep handles humane, urgent chimney animal removal throughout Arlington and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area, seven days a week, including Sundays.
Homeowners usually notice one of a few things first: scratching or shuffling sounds (especially at dawn or dusk), a strong musty or ammonia-like odor drifting into the living room, or scattered nesting material around the firebox. Baby animals add a layer of urgency — a mother raccoon or squirrel that can't reach her young will tear at flashing or chimney caps trying to get back in. Ignoring the noise doesn't make it go away; it usually means the animal is settling in, not passing through.
Arlington's housing stock plays a big role here. Many homes built from the 1970s through the early 2000s — common in South Arlington and around the Dalworthington Gardens area — use older masonry chimneys or early-generation prefab factory-built units, both of which develop gaps over time. Add in some of the worst hail in the country, punishing spring wind storms, and the slow foundation shifting caused by North Texas clay soil, and you get chimney caps that crack loose, mortar joints that separate, and flashing that peels away from the roofline. Every one of those small failures is an open invitation for wildlife looking for shelter, especially during nesting season in spring and early summer.
Every job starts with an assessment of what's actually in the chimney and whether babies are present, since removal methods change depending on the species and situation. We use one-way exit devices and hand removal techniques designed to let animals leave safely without harming them, then confirm the flue is completely clear before doing any repair work. A thorough chimney inspection at this stage also catches the damage that let the animal in to begin with, so we're not just solving today's problem.
Arlington homeowners from Viridian to East Arlington can get help fast — call now.
(214) 225-8874Removal is only half the job. Once the flue is clear, we recommend a properly fitted chimney cap sized and secured for Arlington's wind and hail exposure, since a bent or loose-fitting cap is the single most common reason animals get back in. If storm damage or clay-soil settling has cracked the crown or opened mortar joints, masonry chimney repair may be needed alongside a full chimney sweep to clear leftover nesting debris and droppings before the flue is used again. Homeowners curious about prevention can also check our post on the early signs of animals in a chimney for what to watch for between visits.
Every chimney animal removal job starts at $99, with the final price shaped by a few real factors: which animal is involved (a bird nest is a very different job than a raccoon with kits), how deep into the flue the animal has gone, whether babies need to be safely relocated, and what condition the cap, crown, and flashing are in once the flue is clear. Homes with older masonry in South Arlington or original factory-built systems from the Dalworthington Gardens era sometimes need additional cap or flashing work, which we'll always explain and price before any work begins. We're certified, insured, and 5-star rated, and we never guess at a price over the phone — request a Free Online Quote and we'll give you a clear, honest number for your specific chimney.
"Very pleased with the professionalism and promptness of service. The chimney sweep was done quickly and efficiently at significantly less cost than the first quote I got from another company. Happy to recommend Lowes Chimney Sweep to anyone in Plano!"
"Outstanding chimney sweep service from start to finish. They were punctual, courteous, and left our chimney spotless with no mess in our home. I won't use anyone else for chimney services in Dallas TX!"
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Squirrels, songbirds, chimney swifts, and raccoons are the most common in Arlington, especially in neighborhoods with mature trees like Interlochen and East Arlington. Raccoons tend to target homes with damaged or missing caps, while birds and squirrels often find their way in through small gaps around aging flashing.
We don't recommend it. Raccoons can be aggressive when protecting young, birds may be protected species with legal handling requirements, and reaching into a flue is genuinely dangerous. Humane removal also means confirming there aren't additional babies left behind, which is easy to miss without experience.
Arlington sees some of the worst hail in the country along with strong spring winds, and both can crack chimney crowns, loosen caps, or peel back flashing. Those small openings are exactly what squirrels and raccoons look for, which is why we often see a jump in calls right after a bad storm season.
Yes — capping is a core part of the job, since removal without a secure cap just invites the next animal in. We size and secure caps to handle Arlington's wind exposure and recommend a check after major hail events.
We serve Arlington and the surrounding DFW area seven days a week, including Sundays, because trapped animal calls are usually urgent. Call (214) 225-8874 and we'll get details on the situation to prioritize the visit accordingly.
Straight answers from our DFW chimney pros before you book.
