Bird guards and cowls can prevent birds and squirrels from getting in to your chimney and making a nest. Even worse they can get in to the living space and cause costly damage and mess.

There are different types of cowls. A basic cowl can prevent birds and rain and the better ones reduce downdraft and increase the draw of the chimney to reduce smoke blowing back in to the room. Fitting the correct type of cage or cowl is important as problems may occur as a result. These can be supplied & fitted