Chimney Cleanings & Inspections

You should have your wood or gas stoves, inserts, and masonry fireplaces cleaned and inspected to keep your chimney working properly and safe. When you have a fire, either burning gas or wood, gases, smoke, particles, and minerals are removed up your chimney. Over time, debris and creosote (the residue that results from those by-products) can lead to blockages and fires. Keystone Chimney Sweeps offer the professional cleaning and inspection services to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Call us now to get started!

Chimney Sweeping/Cleaning

Includes the sweeping of the chimney flue, brushing and vacuuming the smoke chamber, damper and firebox to remove soot and creosote deposits as well as a visual inspection of exterior and interior of chimney, firebox, flue, cap and or spark arrestor for and fire safety hazards or general upkeep. Drifting soot is controlled by sealing off the opening of the fireplace with a drop cloth.

When should you have your chimney inspected?

  • If you detect bad odors, smoke leaks, or a tar substance forming on the inner walls
  • If there is visible soot or smoke in your home
  • If you detect staining around the fireplace or chimney
  • Before you operate your fireplace for the season
  • During your pre-purchase home inspection
  • Following a roof replacement
  • Following any impact to your chimney (falling tree, lightning strike, etc.)

Inspections Include:

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EXTERIOR

A visual inspection of the exterior of chimney which includes the chimney cap, flashing, brick, and mortar. Our technicians are analyzing the structural integrity of the chimney to ensure its secure, keeping water, debris, nesting birds, and other animals out.

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INTERIOR

A visual inspection of the interior of chimney which includes the firebox, smoke chamber & shelf, flue, and damper assembly. Our team will be looking for obstructions, cracks, signs of moisture, missing liner, and anything other complications that may make your fireplace unsafe for use.

We’d love to hear from you! Call our friendly team on (831) 373-6088.

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