The Raccoon Who Went Down the Chimney (And the Surprise That Followed)
If you've lived in Andover long enough, you know how winter works: fire going, fuzzy socks on, maybe a movie or two. Everything feels calm... until you hear a thud above the fireplace.
Turns out, their holiday visitor wasn’t Santa.
It was a raccoon — and he didn’t come through the front door.
He came down the chimney.
Why It Happens (More Than You’d Think)
When it’s freezing out, wild animals like raccoons, squirrels, and birds start looking for somewhere warm to crash. Your chimney? To them, it’s a cozy cabin in the woods — dark, quiet, and rarely disturbed.
And if you don’t have a proper chimney cap? That’s like leaving the guest room wide open with the heat on.
We’ve removed raccoons from chimneys all over Andover, North Andover, and yes — even a downtown condo where the raccoon had apparently been freeloading for days before someone caught on.
We’re Not Here to Scare You — Just Help You Stay Ahead
At Andover Pest Control, we’re not about horror stories or fear tactics.
We’re about helping homeowners keep their spaces clean, sealed, and stress-free.
No one wants to spend the holidays explaining to the kids why there’s growling coming from the fireplace. That’s where prevention comes in.
Quick Winter Checklist (Straight from the Field)
Chimney cap check — If you don’t have one, it’s time.
Weird sounds — Scratching or thuds from above? Not your imagination.
Droppings near the fireplace — Not festive. Very real warning sign.
Your Raccoon-Removal Crew: Local, Licensed, and Actually Nice
Our team is professionally trained, fully licensed, and knows how to handle wildlife without turning your home into a crime scene. We’re based right here in Andover, and we treat your house like we’d treat our own.
So if something’s moving in your chimney this winter…
🎄 It’s probably not Santa.
📞 Call Andover Pest Control ASAP.
We’ll check it out, get it out, and help keep it out.