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Phone: 781-391-7795
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Phone: 781-662-0880
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Phone: 781-438-5583
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Chimney Cleaning
Having your chimney cleaned is to aid in the prevention of chimney fires related to fireplaces, wood stoves, gas, oil and coal heating systems. Chimney sweeps install, clean and maintain these systems, evaluate their performance, prescribe changes to improve their performance, and educate the consumer about their safe and efficient operation.
In doing their primary job of inspecting and sweeping chimneys, chimney professionals also function as on-the-job fire prevention specialists. They are constantly on the lookout for unsafe conditions that can cause home fires or threaten residents with dangerous or unhealthy indoor air quality.
How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
This a tougher question than it sounds. The quick simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/4" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home.
Many different services are offered in the chimney service industry and are listed below.
Accessories Sold & Installed
Accessory Installation
Ahrens Chimney Technique
Animal Removal
Blockage Removal
Brick & Block Work
Brick & Stone Pointing
Brick Repair
Brick, Concrete, & Steel Stacks
Chimney Caps
Chimney Liners
Chimney Scan
Chimneys Lined
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Relining
Chimney Covers, Tops & Caps
Chimney Relining & Rebuilding Specialists
Chimney Re-lining
Cleaning of Gas
Chimney Building
Chimney Covers, Tops & Caps
Crowns
Chimney Repairs
Chimneys
Chimney Sweeps
Chimney Sweeping
Cleaned & Repaired
Code Consultations
Code Violation Repairs
Concrete & Steel Stacks
Custom Built & Designed Firebrick Fireboxes
Draft Inducers & Chimney Fans Installed
Flashing
Flue Pipes
Flue Repair
Fire Safety Inspections
Prefabricated Chimneys
Rain & Animal Guards Installation
Rebuilding
Relining
Repair & Relining
Repaired and Cleaned
Repairs
Restoration
Video-Camera Inspections
Flagliner Restoration
Gas Conversions
Installations
Liner Installation
Oil & Fireplace Flues
Rebuilding
UL Listed Liners
Cleaning Services
Code Violation Repairs
Concrete & Steel Stacks
Damper Installation & Repair
Dryer Vent Installation
Fire Safety Inspections
Firebox Repair
Fireplace Finishing
Fireplace Restoration
Fireplaces
Flue Spillage
Free Estimates
Inspections
Leak Repair
Leak Repairs
Lining & Tile Replacement
Metalbestos Installation
Senior Discounts
Smoke Tests
Sweeping
Terracotta Relining
Tops & Caps
Tuckpointing
Video Inspections
Waterproofing
Wood Stoves & Fire Places Inserts Installed
Inspections
Liners Installation
Stainless Steel Caps
