Red Brick Chimney Services

Chimney Pest Screen Installations Vancouver

Hearing scratching noises in your chimney? Finding animal droppings in your fireplace? You need a pest screen.
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 Vancouver since 2013, protecting homes from unwanted animal intrusions and the damage they cause.

Do I Need a Chimney Pest Screen?

Here’s how to tell if you need pest screen installation:
You need a pest screen if:
Common chimney invaders in Vancouver:
Not sure if you have animals in your chimney? We’ll inspect for free and identify any pest problems, then install proper screening to keep them out permanently.
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What Do Pest Screen Installations Cost?

Here’s what you can expect to pay in Vancouver:

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.

Your free estimate includes:
We offer senior discounts on all pest screen installations.

How We Install Pest Screens

Inspection & Assessment

Inspect chimney, check animals, plan humane removal if needed.

Animal Removal (If Needed)

We humanely remove animals, ensuring none remain before installing screens.

Cleaning & Preparation

We clear nests, debris, droppings, ensuring safe, proper airflow.

Screen Installation

We install metal screens keeping animals out, allowing smoke escape.

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.

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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 Animals Love Chimneys

Chimneys provide everything animals look for in nesting sites:

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

Without proper screening, your chimney is an open invitation to local wildlife.

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 Screens We Install

Chimney Cap with Integrated Screening

The most common and effective solution. A quality cap with fine mesh screening keeps out even small birds and bats while protecting against rain.

Retrofit Screening

We can add screening to existing caps or install screens directly over chimney openings when caps aren’t suitable.

Multi-Flue Screening

Custom screening solutions for chimneys with multiple flues, ensuring every opening is protected.

Spark Arrestor Screens

Heavy-duty screens that prevent both animals and sparks from escaping, meeting fire code requirements in some areas.

Specialty Screens

Custom solutions for unusual chimney configurations, decorative pots, or heritage homes requiring specific aesthetic considerations.

All our screens use corrosion-resistant materials designed for Vancouver’s wet climate.

Screen Mesh Sizing: What Works Best

3/4" Mesh

Keeps out larger animals like raccoons and squirrels but may allow small birds through.

1/2" Mesh

Standard size that excludes most birds and all larger animals. Good balance of protection and airflow.

1/4" Mesh (Fine Screening)

Keeps out even tiny birds and bats. Recommended for complete protection, especially if you’ve had bat problems.
We recommend the finest mesh that still allows proper draft and smoke exhaust for your specific chimney.

Other Chimney Services We Offer

Beyond pest screens, we provide:

What Happens Without Pest Screens?

Operating without proper screening leads to:
Prevention is far cheaper and easier than dealing with repeated animal problems.

LOCATIONS

Serving the Lower Mainland Since 2007 We provide rapid-response repairs in the following cities:

Common Questions About Pest Screens

No. Properly sized screening allows smoke and gases to escape freely while keeping animals out. We ensure adequate airflow for safe operation.
Don’t use your fireplace. Contact us immediately. We’ll humanely remove the animals, clean the chimney, and install screening to prevent their return.
We don’t recommend it. Improper screening can block airflow, create fire hazards, or fail to keep animals out. Professional installation ensures safety and effectiveness.
We time removals carefully to avoid separating mothers from babies. In some cases, we wait until babies are old enough to leave before sealing the chimney.
Not if you use quality materials. Our stainless steel and copper screens resist corrosion in Vancouver’s wet climate. Cheap galvanized screening rusts quickly.

Ready to Keep Animals Out?

Get a free inspection and recommendation for the right pest screening solution. We’ll assess your situation, explain your options, and give you a fair price.