Dorset Chimney Bird Nest Guide: Article Five
- Visual inspection from inside the flue.
- Visual inspection of stack, pot and cowl from the outside of the property.
- CCTV inspection from the inside of flue.
- Roof inspection from the external agency if required.
- Refer to the chimney sweep's bird nesting calendar for what work can be carried out in line with The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
- If inactive, then the nest can be removed.
- If active, then an appropriate date to commence the work will be advised.
How Jim Chim-in-ey removes a birds nest?
There is two options I use to remove a bird's nest. The traditional hook & rod method or the power sweep & cable method. Both of which allow me to tackle nests in most varieties of chimney.
