Bird Removal Services by Varmint Gone

It is very important to get rid of birds as soon as possible, because they pose a serious health and fire risks to the safety of your family. Furthermore, the longer you wait to remove any birds from your vents, the more damage they can do to the interior ductwork of your home. You should contact a bird removal specialist to complete job the correct way, today!

Birds can transmit some serious diseases. Harmful diseases like Bird Flu or Histoplasmosis that may be present in their droppings. For example, Histoplasmosis is an airborne infectious disease caused by fungus spores that grow in the birds droppings. Growth potential increases in moist areas, like your shower and dryer vents. Some cases if not treated can be fatal. Another issue of concern is that bird lice have direct access into your living area.

Overtime, a bird nest in your dryer vent will begin to clog the vent and prevent the dryer from functioning correctly. Most importantly, it is critical to understand the dangers that can arise from this scenario. Nests consist of highly flammable materials, such as twigs, leaves, feathers and other debris. That is to say, this situation creates a potential fire hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 fires are sparked every year by clogged dryer vents.

Lastly, birds can rip the vent ductwork if left to nest in your bathroom or laundry room vents. This situation creates a more difficult and time-consuming removal process, requiring the use of a one-way gate system to remove the birds. Moreover, it will require the additional expense of the replacement of the vent duct material.

With the health and safety risks that are associated with birds, it is important that you look to a professional bird removal specialists to eliminate your bird problems. In addition, the longer you wait, the more it will potentially cost you. To protect your family and your investment, call Varmint Gone at 888-391-3330 or schedule an inspection online.

Birds usually enter your home or business through bathroom and laundry room vents. Approximately 90% of our bird removal service customers need to resolve this particular problem in their home. Hence, we are able to offer fixed pricing the costs most situations. On the other hand, occasionally birds do enter through gable vents, ridge vents, or holes in soffits depositing feces and nesting material. Unfortunately, the solution to these bird removal situation is not one we can quote without an inspection.

Our standard price for bird removal services for your first vent is $195. However, you need to  consider the other vents in your home as well. For instance, you will have an exterior vent for your laundry room exhaust vent and each bathroom exhaust fan vent in your home. Each of these vents are a potential home for birds.

Our standard bird removal cost of each additional vent that has a nest is $95. Birds nesting in your home will entice others to do the same, similar to a bird feeder. Your home is now considered a “safe bird sanctuary” by other birds looking to build a nest. The longer you have had a bird nest in a vent, the more likely you have more than one.

Lastly, you need to consider your OTHER exposed vents. You have the option to install bird-proof vent covers for $45.00 per vent. Some will elect to cover them, some want to save money by not. However, approximately 80% of our customers who elect to not cover their other vents, call us back within a 2-3 weeks to schedule another bird removal service. In most cases, the cost to cover all your additional vents is less than another $195.00 bird removal service call.

Birds will rip your vent ductwork and nest between the floors of your home or in your attic if not removed promptly. In this case, we will have to install a one-way gate system, for an additional charge, to the access point to remove the birds from your home. After 2-3 days, a technician will come back to cover the vent. Furthermore, you will need to replace the ductwork to restore the vent to its original condition. Cost for this service can vary because the the location and length of the ductwork.

Occasionally birds enter homes through gable vents, ridge vents, or holes in soffits which requires a different process. We may need to install a one-way gate if we are not able to remove the nest by hand. Once the birds are removed, the area will be secured with galvanized mesh or flat steel.

It is important to note, that the area must be able to be sealed for use to be able to keep the birds out. Unfortunately, we can not remove birds nesting in exposed beams, like under an open borch, since we can not secure the area. Varmint Gone recommends you wait until the birds have left the nest, then remove the nest and clean the area of any feces. You may have to spray water at any birds that try to build another nest in the area.

Call 888-391-3330 or schedule an appointment online with the specialists at Varmint Gone to help resolve your bird situation. Checkout Our Reviews Online at Varmint Gone Matthews or Varmint Gone Cornelius