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Chimney Cleaning Services
We clean and inspect chimneys for the following appliances:
Wood and Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts, Oil and Gas Furnaces. We also service most gas and wood appliances.

CHIMNEY SAFETY: Many homeowners assume that their chimneys only need to be cleaned and inspected if they burn wood in their fireplaces or wood stoves. But almost all heating appliances, whether fueled by gas, oil, wood or coal, rely on chimneys and vents to safely carry toxic gases, like carbon monoxide (CO), out of the home.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) reminds homeowners that an annual chimney inspection by a qualified professional can significantly reduce home heating hazards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that CO poisoning from the improper use of fuel-burning appliances results in more than 200 deaths each year, in addition to attributing to approximately 10,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms. And according to the Hardware/Homecenter Research Industry, only 27% of homes in America have carbon monoxide alarms.

Advances in chimney inspection techniques coupled with the use of carbon monoxide alarms can considerably reduce home heating hazards and increase peace of mind.

Homeowners can now have physical confirmation to support a technician's written documentation. The digital chimney camera inspection allows you to see the interior of your chimney, including deterioration, damage or code violations.

In addition to having your chimney inspected regularly, experts also recommend installing carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and in all sleeping areas. Place them in hallways or other large areas of the home where they can measure the overall general atmosphere and be sure to test CO alarms according to manufacturer's instructions.

Certifying Chimney Sweeps:
As a measurement of technical expertise, the CSIA certifies chimney professionals. The CSIA Certified Chimney professional has earned the chimney and venting industry's most respected credential by passing an intensive examination based on fire codes, clearances and standards for the construction and maintenance of chimney and venting systems.
The CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® credentials are the hallmark of excellence amongst chimney service professionals.

The CSIA has the only national certification program for the chimney and venting service industry. Professionals who have earned the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep Technician credentials have demonstrated their commitment to fire and chimney safety.

Don't be fooled by anyone stating they give Certified inspections, there is no such certification in the chimney / fireplace industry. Only if they have a CSIA certification (check on line at www.csia.org) are you getting a certified professional.