How often should my chimney be cleaned?

All chimneys should be evaluated yearly and cleaned as required. The evaluation is necessary to ensure that the chimney has adequate draft, is free of debris and cracks, and has no loose or missing mortar joints. Prefabricated chimneys are subjected to vibration from wind and the joints can become misaligned.

When is the best time of the year to have my chimney cleaned?

We clean chimneys all year long, but the best time is at the end of the heating season. You don't have to wait weeks for an appointment, as in the fall, and if repairs are needed they can be completed in the spring and summer. Come that first chilly late summer or early fall evening you're all set to start.

How do you clean chimneys?

A chimney flue is cleaned with special brushes that fit your chimney flue. We clean most chimneys from inside the house. This method allows for more control of the dust. The brushes are attached to flexible poles, we add pole after pole to push the brush up into the flue. We can only do this as fast as our special vacuum collects the debris. The walls of the fireplace are cleaned by hand using wire brushes.