The best way to prevent chimney fires is to perform an annual cleaning.

Every year, the United States sees more than 25,000 chimney fires that cause over $125 million in property damage; periodic cleaning is important to prevent malfunctions and fires in the chimney. Frequency of cleaning a chimney can depend on the following factors: usage of fireplace, type of products burned in fireplace, and the age of home/fireplace.

Our Cleaning Process

• Firebox: All embers removed. Checked all sides for cracks or loose mortar.

• Damper: Inspected with flashlight for proper opening and closing and checked for rust and cracks.

• Smoke Shelf: Thoroughly cleaned.

• Flue: Cleaned and inspected for creosote.

• Chimney Cap: Checked for damage from storms. Checked for loose or missing screws.

• Chimney Flashing: Checked to see if securely attached.

• Chimney Crown: Checked for cracks or loose mortar.

Plus, we will take into account the age of your home, frequency of fireplace use, whether the damper is difficult to open, signs of smoke escaping the fireplace, and signs of animals in the chimney, and make recommendations based on our findings.