Illustrative scenario. This is not a documented customer project, testimonial or confirmed diagnosis.
What an inspection might investigate
The first step is identifying animal activity and obtaining appropriate wildlife guidance. The chimney's condition and any remaining obstruction then need assessment before future use.
A possible service path
Do not light the fireplace, remove nests or close the opening. Protected nesting activity may mean waiting. Plan the later chimney inspection and compatible cap work with the professionals involved.
The homeowner's question
Who confirms the species and when can inspection or exclusion work lawfully proceed?
What a useful outcome would contain
A dated report, clearly identified findings and an explanation of unresolved questions are more useful than a reassuring phrase. If further work is recommended, the homeowner should receive a scope that separates investigation, repair and restoration. This example does not assume any particular finding or successful outcome.
Take the service question to your location
Use the local guide to prepare questions about access, building history and the authority responsible for your address. The service brief is national guidance; local permits and current burn restrictions must be checked separately.