Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning
Important: The following is our protocol on every appointment. Every chimney should be inspected, but only swept as necessary. If you are scheduled for a chimney sweep and your chimney is not swept, then you will only be charged for the inspection. That way we aren't wasting our client's money on unnecessary services. Your first appointment with us always starts off as a level one inspection or level two inspection, depending on the circumstances. We don't do free estimates.
Why Chimney Sweeping is Important
The CSIA and NFPA recommend that you inspect your chimney annually and sweep as necessary. The natural byproduct of burning wood is creosote and, unfortunately, creosote is flammable and can burn at temperatures in excess of 2,100 degrees. Having your chimney swept will not only improve the indoor air quality of your home, but will also reduce the risk of a chimney fire or carbon monoxide.
Fireplace Insert Sweep
- Technician will lay out drop cloths.
- Sweep the chimney (usually done from the bottom if liner is connected to insert).
- Remove insert (this is only done if there is no liner connected to insert).
- Remove the soot, ash or debris from the insert & from the sides and rear if applicable.
- Perform a level one inspection.
Fireplace Sweep
- Technician will lay out drop cloths.
- Sweep the chimney (usually done from the bottom).
- Remove the soot, ash or debris from the firebox as well as the smoke shelf.
- Sweep the track that the damper sits in as to allow the damper to pivot smoothly.
- We don’t remove the debris from the ash pit or clean out area as part of the chimney sweeping price, however, we can do this at an extra cost.
- Perform a level one inspection.
Wood Stove or Wood/Coal Furnace Sweep
- Technician will lay out drop cloths.
- Sweep the chimney (this is usually done from the roof).
- Remove and sweep the black pipe.
- Re-attach the black pipe with new screws and re-mortar back into the wall.
- Remove all reachable debris from the clean out area based on accessibility.
- Remove all debris from the appliance based on accessibility.
- Perform a level one inspection.
Gas Furnace, Oil Furnace, or Hot Water Tank Sweep
- Technician will lay out drop cloths.
- Sweep the chimney (this is usually done from the roof).
- Remove and sweep the connector pipe.
- Re-attach the connector pipe with new screws.
- Remove all reachable debris from the clean out area based on accessibility.
- Perform a level one inspection.