Just had a new gas fire fitted, fitter advised getting a something-or-other (forgot what he called it) put ontop of chimney to stop birds falling down chimney...ummm where do I look to get someone to do this? do I need a builder or what?
Thanks in advance
Lulu
You need a cowl. I would contact a few roofing firms. Should not be 2 expensive either
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Cost me £20 and well worth it after freeing a starling and then a pidgeon ... pidgeon was worst as I was in tears as the hole was so small I thought I'd break it's wings to get it out of there. In any event both birds survived their traumas and flew away. I certainly won't phone the RSPCA for any help or advice any more they're less than useless!
I've had a pigeon & a 'king rook in my chimney. You'd think they'd understand that you were trying to help them? Oh no, both the b@stards tried VERY hard to give me a good pecking. Why do they fall in sometimes? I've not been up to cowl it, but noting down it for years. Maybe they're learning?
Too busy helping vermin avoid hunters to help.
A Balloon cage for a chimney pot. About twenty quid from our builders merchant. Fits by four sprung "legs" stuck into the top of the pot. Then you need a roof ladder
It will have to be a cowl approved for use with gas appliances - that'll be around £60. Plus fitting which is basically turning up and gaining access.
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