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Why Sweep?
Why do chimneys need to be swept? The substance that
is pictured on the right is called creosote. This substance
can burn at temperatures up to 3000 degrees Fahrenheit and
can have the same ignition temperature as a piece of paper.
Chimney flues are meant to contain exhaust gases, not combustion.
Sweeping a chimney removes this dangerous material so the
chimney contains no fuel that could ignite. Chimney fires
can sound like a freight train (free burning), or they can
smolder and go almost unnoticed by the occupants of the home
(slow burning). In either case, a chimney fire is potentially
hazardous.
Fire can spread to the home, or the chimney can do its job
and protect the home, but it is irreparably damaged in the
process. Other factors such as bird's nest, inadequate clearance
to combustibles and pyrolized house framing can contribute
to structural chimney-related fires. These factors are equally
as important as creosote build up and are investigated in
the course of a thorough inspection. Sweeping a chimney primarily
refers to the removal of creosote deposits so it is advisable
not to disregard "inspections or evaluations" as
unimportant.
The Job of a Chimney
is Twofold
- To vent the smoke from the fire to the outside atmosphere.
- Protect the building and its occupants from adverse effects
of the combustion products including heat, gases and moisture.
The system must prevent leakage of moisture and gases and
minimize the loss and transfer of heat from the flue.
The Cost of our Services
- Chimney Inspections / Service Call $99.00
A Level one inspection is done with all sweepings
Level Two inspection are done by request only
Level Two inspections start @ $199.00
- Chimney sweeping $199.00
Sweep includes level one inspection.
Second chimney in same house $99.00
Ash pits start @ $150 or $20.00 per bag of ash.
- Animal Removal, cap installation recommended! $129.00
Most birds are $129.00,
Squirrels, ducks & Raccoons no more then $199.00
- Gas fireplace Tune & clean $159.00
Check all electrics and clean logs & class (parts
extra)
- Chimney Rain Caps Start @ $129.00
Prices are for the cap only
(Require minimum service call to install)
All chimney caps are 304 Stainless Steal
Custom sizes & copper are available.
8x13 $129.00
12x12 $139.00
13x13 $149.00
- Furnace Flue rain caps Start @ $ 29.00
Prices are for the cap only
All furnace caps are animal proof
(Require minimum service call to install)
Standard sizes (5" to 7") $39.00
Water Heater caps (3" to 4") are $29.00
Larger Furnace flue caps (7" to 9") are $49.00
- Top dampers (stainless) standard sizes Start @ $350.00
Prices are for the cap only
(Require minimum service call to install)
All top dampers are, 304 Stainless steel
(8x13, 12x12, 13x13) any other size will quote
Chimney Sweeping &
Inspections
Our company believes that education is the key to our chimney
service. We want to help our customers with all aspects of
chimney safety & maintenance. The best way is by using
only CSIA Certified Chimney technicians.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America is the only agency
in the USA that certifies Chimney Professionals. Why take
a chance with your home by having anything less than a CSIA
Certified chimney sweep check your chimney.
Using the latest scanning equipment to inspect your chimney's
internal components for your safetyis our top priority. This
allows closed curcuit video inspection of the inside of your
chimney.
Other Chimney
Services
Installation of Chimney Caps, also called rain covers. They
are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that
a homeowner can employ to prevent water penetration and damage
to the inside of the chimney.
Chimney Swifts are birds that like to nest in your
chimney. To find out more, go to: http://www.chimneyswifts.com.
It's important to note:
When shopping
for a chimney sweep, be sure to consider the old saying, "You
get what you pay for" There are a handful of companies
in this area offering to clean chimneys for about 1/2 of the
going rate. These companies often do not take the time needed
to do the job properly, as they must move to the next house
quickly in order to off-set their low prices. These low-dollar
companies will often skip the smoke shelf and smoke chamber
areas directly above the damper in fireplace cleanings, leaving
all of the creosote they may have brushed down the chimney
sitting right there on the shelf. These companies may be done
in as quick as 15 minutes, not enough time to get the job
done properly..
Click on any of these How-To links to find
out more information.
Also see: The Chimney Sweep
Story
 The
Chimney Safety Institute of America and The National
Fire Prevention both recommend a yearly chimney inspection
to prevent fire hazards. Most American homeowners believe
that they only need to have an inspection done if they burn
a lot of wood. Our 21 point chimney inspections are not only
to check for creosote build up but to also find any type of
deterioration or problems before they become a hazard and/or
a very expensive situation. So please contact your professional
chimney sweep today to assure a safe and efficient running
heating system for your home.
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