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Why Sweep?
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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.
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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.
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The Job of a Chimney is Threefold
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To
vent the smoke from the fire to the outside atmosphere.
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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
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Annual
inspection are recommended and cost $89.00
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Level
two inspection (video scan) starts at $149.00
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The
cost to sweep a masonry chimneys is $169.00 (this
well always include a level one inspection).
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If
there is a wood inserts in the fireplace add $50.00
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If
the chimney is extra tall add $25.00
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Installing
a rain cover or screen starts at $109.00 We use only
stainless steal caps that come with lifetime (limited) Guarantees.
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Animal
removal cost $99.00 Min.
and a max of $199.00 Service call.
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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 safety. Our top priority.
 
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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.
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| Chimney Swifts are
birds that like to nest in your chimney. To find out more, go to:
http://www.chimneyswifts.com/
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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.
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