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Britain is a bird loving nation, and that’s why nests in active use are protected under the Wildlife and Country Act; this includes nests found in Sussex chimneys, a popular place to build them due to the warmth and shelter they provide jackdaws, rooks, starlings and all sorts of other species. However, once the family has departed, typically after august when the nesting season ends, it’s important to get rid of the empty nest to prevent safety risks such as chimney fires, health issues (such as histloplasmosis), and carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from a chimney blockage. Here’s where Swept Away Installations can be of assistance through our bird nest removal service, available in areas including Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings and Hove.
Some of the most common signs that your property has been chosen as a nesting site include:
If you’re unsure and want to confirm a nest has been set-up, CCTV surveys are a popular option that will put any debate on the subject to rest; our team can also provide a good old fashioned hands-on investigation to provide clarification. Once you know you have one on your hands, it’s important to stop using your fireplace or stove until the chicks have flown the nest.
This isn’t just for the obvious reasons around humane treatment or species’ legal protection status, but because both intentional and unintentional uses of nested chimneys around Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings and Hove have resulted in chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to property damage, injury and even death. While waiting until bird nest removal is legally possible may seem an annoyance, trust us when we say it’s best for all parties – not just the birds themselves!
Going forward, or if you’re looking to be proactive and prevent the issue from ever happening to you in the first place, prevention is the best policy. Here Swept Away Installations can be of assistance via the installation of handy bird guard cowls. To learn more about this service, click here.
Trust Swept Away Installations to carry out affordable, effective birds nest removal to restore your chimney’s functionality, banishing dangerous combustible materials and health hazards such as bird faeces, which can cause dangerous respiratory issues if left to sit for too long. We cover the following areas, and all those nearby: