Serving Firewheel, Duck Creek, Camelot, and historic downtown Garland — clearing nest blockages before they cause odor, smoke backup, or fire risk.
From the mid-century ranch homes near Firewheel to the older brick chimneys of Duck Creek, Camelot, and historic downtown Garland, chimneys across this city collect more than soot — they collect nests. Birds, squirrels, and windblown debris find their way into open or poorly capped flues, especially heading into spring nesting season and after one of Garland's hailstorms knocks loose crown material. Lowes Chimney Sweep provides Chimney Nest Removal throughout Garland, clearing blockages, cutting down odor and fire risk, and capping the chimney properly afterward so the problem doesn't just come back next season.
A chimney without a proper cap is an open invitation. Birds looking for a sheltered, predator-free spot to raise young will build directly on a smoke shelf or partway down a flue, and squirrels do the same with looser nesting material. Once that debris accumulates, it blocks proper draft, traps moisture and odor, and creates dry, combustible material sitting directly above a firebox. This is especially common in Garland's older neighborhoods where original caps have rusted through or were never upgraded to a mesh design that keeps wildlife out while still venting properly. A chimney inspection is usually the first step to confirm what's actually in the flue before removal begins.
Not every nest can simply be removed the moment it's found. Chimney swifts are a protected species, and if an active nest with swifts is present, removal has to wait until the birds have finished nesting and moved on for the season. Our team identifies what's actually in the chimney and times the work accordingly, rather than disturbing a protected nest mid-season.
A lot of Garland's housing stock — especially in Firewheel, Duck Creek, Camelot, and the streets around historic downtown Garland — was built in the 1960s through 1980s, which means plenty of masonry chimneys are now reaching the age where crowns crack and mortar joints start to erode. Add in North Texas hail, high wind events, and the freeze-thaw swings that hit DFW every winter, and you get small gaps in crowns and flashing that weren't there a few years ago. Those gaps are exactly what birds and small animals look for as an entry point, and once a nest is established, trapped moisture speeds up the same crown and mortar damage that let it in to begin with. It's a cycle that's common enough in Garland's established neighborhoods that nest removal and crown repair often get discussed in the same visit.
Garland homeowners can get this checked and cleared quickly — often the same week.
(214) 225-8874Every chimney is different, so instead of quoting a flat number, we look at a handful of factors that actually drive the work: how much nesting material is packed into the flue, how accessible the chimney is on your specific roofline, whether a protected species is present and timing needs to be worked around, and whether the crown or existing cap needs repair or cap installation to keep the problem from recurring. Services start at $99, and we'll walk your Garland property before naming a price. Request a Free Online Quote and we'll give you clear, up-front numbers before any work begins — we're certified, insured, 5-star rated, and available 7 days a week, including Sundays, across Garland and roughly 98 other DFW-area cities.
"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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Yes, but timing matters. Chimney swifts are a protected species, so if an active nest with birds is confirmed, we wait until the nesting season ends before removing it and capping the flue properly.
Common signs include a musty smell near the fireplace, scratching or chirping sounds from the flue, smoke backing into the room, and visible debris in the firebox. Homes in Firewheel, Duck Creek, and Camelot with older, uncapped chimneys tend to see this most often.
No, nest removal is done carefully by hand and with proper tools to clear the flue without damaging the liner or masonry. If the crown or mortar is already worn from age or storm exposure, we'll flag it so it can be addressed alongside the removal.
Yes. Hail, high wind, and Garland's freeze-thaw swings crack crowns and loosen mortar joints over time, and those small gaps are exactly what birds and animals look for as an entry point into the flue.
Cost depends on how much material is in the flue, how accessible the chimney is, whether protected wildlife is involved, and whether a new cap or crown repair is needed. Services start at $99, and we provide a Free Online Quote with clear pricing before starting any work.
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