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Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Dead Animal Removal Done Right

Smell something you can't track down? A dead animal in your crawl space, chimney or yard? Birdman finds it, removes it, and cleans up the area so you can get back to normal.

Crawl spacesChimneysDryer & bath ventsYards & culvertsOdor inspections
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The short answer

Animals that get into crawl spaces, chimneys, vents and other tight spots sometimes die there, and the first sign is usually the smell. It often gets worse over several days and can travel through your vents into living spaces.

We have handled dead raccoons, squirrels, birds and even a deer for homeowners in Nashville, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, College Grove and the surrounding area. When the source is hidden, we start with an inspection to try to pinpoint where the smell is coming from.

Where we help

Where We Remove Dead Animals

Inside your home or out on your property, tell us what you're noticing and we'll take it from there.

Crawl Spaces

We remove the animal and can sanitize the crawl space afterward.

Chimneys

Including squirrels and other animals that fall in and can't get out.

Dryer & Bath Vents

Removing dead birds and nesting material from exhaust vents.

Yards & Property

Animals that die outside near your home.

Ditches & Culverts

Including larger animals like deer.

Dumpsters

Removing dead animals that end up in or around a dumpster.

Can smell it but can't find it?

Our dead smell inspection checks your home, crawl space and vents to try to pinpoint where the smell is coming from before anything is removed.

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Know the signs

Signs There's a Dead Animal in Your Home

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A strong, rotten smell that is worse in one area, such as near a vent, a wall, a closet or the crawl space door.

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A smell that keeps getting stronger over a few days instead of going away.

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More flies than usual inside the house, often near one room or window.

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Stains on a ceiling or wall in the area where the smell is strongest.

How it works

From First Call to Fresh Air

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Tell us what you're noticing

Call or send a request with what you're smelling or seeing and where.

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We locate the source

If it's hidden, we inspect your home, crawl space and vents to try to pinpoint it.

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Remove and clean up

We remove the animal and can sanitize the area, such as your crawl space.

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Seal the way in

If an animal got in through an opening, we can seal it. Exclusion work is backed by a 1-year warranty.

In rare cases where an animal is in an area we can't reach, we may need to open drywall to get to it.

Don't wait it out

Why You Shouldn't Wait on a Dead Animal

Odor that spreads

The smell usually gets stronger before it fades, and in a crawl space, wall or vent it can be pulled through your home's air. Removing the source is what stops it.

Flies and other pests

A dead animal attracts flies and other insects, and it can draw in other wildlife looking for food.

Health and sanitation

Dead animals and the area around them can carry bacteria and parasites. Professional removal keeps you, your family and your pets from handling it.

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Smell something? Let's find it.

Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Tell us what you're noticing and where, and we'll take it from there.

FAQ

Dead Animal Removal Questions

How do I know if there is a dead animal in my house?
The most common sign is a strong, rotten smell that is worse in one area, such as near a vent, a wall, a closet or the crawl space door. You may also notice more flies than usual inside, or stains on a ceiling or wall. If the smell keeps getting stronger over a few days, a dead animal is a likely cause.
Can you find a dead animal I can only smell?
Often, yes. We offer a dead smell inspection where we check your home, crawl space and vents to try to pinpoint where the smell is coming from before we remove anything. In rare cases where an animal is in an area we can't reach, we may need to open drywall to get to it.
Do you remove dead animals outside, too?
Yes. Along with crawl spaces, chimneys and vents, we remove dead animals from yards, ditches, culverts and dumpsters. Call or send a request and tell us what you're seeing and where it is.
How do I keep it from happening again?
If an animal got into your home, there's an opening somewhere. We can find and seal that entry point so new animals can't get in. Our exclusion work is backed by a 1-year warranty.