Chimney & Fireplace Cleaning

Enjoy peace of mind with a clean, efficient and safe chimney!

When you burn wood in your fireplace, it releases contaminants that coat the interior of your chimney and flue. If left unattended, this build-up could have disastrous consequences for your family and your home.

The main culprit is something called Creosote--an oily black substance that forms as a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of wooden logs. Burning green or untreated logs can increase the build-up of Creosote, which will remain inside the chimney until it is fully cleaned and removed.

It’s imperative to keep up to date with the maintenance of your chimney and fireplace, for a variety of reasons. Chimney fires, for example, could be deadly and wreak devastating damage upon your home, not to mention the consequences of organic material or animals finding their way into your chimney.

Chimney fires typically begin with loud snaps and pops, progressing to a deep rumbling sound. When the fire starts, the flames burst through the top of the chimney, any gaps in the building material, and back into the firebox. The flue could crack because of thermal expansion and allow flames to access the walls from inside the chimney. These fires cannot be controlled without professional help.

Chimney and fireplace cleanings should be done as is deemed necessary by a professional during your yearly inspections. Normally, a cleaning is recommended when there is a minimum of 1/8th of an inch of build-up inside your chimney. Make sure to keep up to date with your chimney and fireplace cleanings to avoid such hazardous issues later on.