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Keeping your chimney clean and in perfect working order is important, not just for the efficient working of your home or business heating system, but also to reduce the risk of fire or other structural damage. Whether you have a gas, oil, or pre-fab chimney, you can count on our experts to help.
A Wide Range of Chimney Services
  • Chimney sweeping/cleaning services
  • Chimney relining
  • Chimney repair and rebuild
  • Chimney removal / tear down
  • Residential and commercial services
  • Emergency service
  • Dryer vent cleaning
  • Stove and fireplace installation
  • Masonry restoration and tuck-pointing
  • Furnace inspections
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Chimney Sweeping and Repair, So Your Fireplace is Ready to Use​

 
The responsibility of making sure a chimney is clean and able to be used falls on the homeowner. Since it can be dangerous to use a chimney that is clogged or blocked, hiring a technician to clean and inspect the chimney is a good idea. If you are concerned about the condition of your chimney or you want to get it ready for the winter months, we can help. We offer an expert chimney sweep service, so you can have the chimney cleaned and inspected, allowing you to start using it right away.

Why Should You Hire Help?
There are DIY kits available online, but it’s not a good idea to try to tackle this on your own. First, it’s an incredibly messy job. Second, our chimney services will often include an inspection. You may not know what to look for to make sure the chimney is in good shape and able to be used, but we will.

When to Have an Inspection Done
Chimney problems can lead to the smoke going inside the home instead of out or can start a fire. A chimney sweeper can do an inspection to make sure the chimney is clean, and everything is functioning properly. This should be done before the chimney is used at the beginning of winter. It’s often a good idea to call early in the season. The chimney sweeps tend to get busier the colder it gets, so you might have to wait longer for an appointment.

When to Have Chimneys Cleaned
Like inspections, a chimney cleaning should be done at the beginning of every winter. If you don’t plan on using the chimney, you can wait to have it cleaned. A full service chimney sweep will give you a completely clean chimney that is ready to be used. At the same time, the chimney can be inspected, so you know it’s ready to use no matter how frequently you’ll want to use the fireplace this winter. Cleanings should be done more frequently if the fireplace is used frequently, as creosote does build up fast.

Problems Chimneys Can Have
Chimneys can suffer from a variety of different issues, and the cost for chimney cleaning and repair can depend on what’s wrong. Creosote builds up quickly and can cause an obstruction. Birds’ nests, trapped animals, and items that get into the chimney can cause obstructions as well. The chimney can also have cracks or splitting in the brickwork, the flue, or the chimney crown and cap on the roof of your home. Cracks and related issues can allow moisture into the chimney or lead to a fire. Keeping the chimney clean can help prevent all of these problems and allow for rapid detection and repair if they do occur.

The Cost for Chimney Sweeping
One question most homeowners with a fireplace have is how much does this? The cleaning service cost can vary depending on what is needed and what else needs to be done once the chimney is cleaned. A full-service cleaning will be more expensive but is the best option at the beginning of winter to make sure the chimney is ready to use. If repairs are needed, the cost will increase, but it is well worth it to reduce the potential for a fire or other major issues inside the home.
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Why Call Us for Help?
Our technicians are experienced and can provide the cleaning services you require as well as handle the inspection to keep you and your family safe. We use state-of-the-art tools as well as the latest technology every time we work on a chimney and always strive to offer the best service possible. We are highly knowledgeable of local codes and ready to work on a variety of different fireplaces or chimneys, as well as handle other services like dryer vent cleaning as needed.
Our trained technicians are ready to work on your chimney and make sure it’s safe to use. Call us today to schedule a chimney cleaning and inspection, so you can use the fireplace without worry.
 
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