Chimney Sweep in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Plano, The Woodlands and the surrounding areas. Chimney and fireplace cleanings are no mess chimney sweeps.
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 211 says that chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year. In the case of lightning strikes, flue fires, or upon purchasing a house they should be inspected immediately.
What a a chimney inspection includes…
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Damper Condition and Functioning
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Flue Cracks and Seperation
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Smoke Chamber free of debris and is draft smooth
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Firebox for cracks, integrity, and fire worthiness
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Lintel for firebox and hearth seperation
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Gas Starter / Gas Logs
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Masonry Chimney Chase cracks, spalling, and deterioration
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Wood Chimney Chase rooting wood and seals in the trim
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Flashing
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Mortar Crown
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Chimney Cap or Spark Arrestor
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Loking for any Fire Danger Hazards present
How a proper chimney sweep should be performed on a fireplace and chimney…
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Interior and exterior of chimney has been inspected and the homeowner informed of any deterioration or seperation that will cause a fire hazard
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A tarp large enough for all the equipment and the tecnician
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Firebox is brushed and vacuumed
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Smoke chamber is vacuumed
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Poles with brushes ran up and down chimney flue reaching the entire length of the the chimney
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Clean up and put away all equipment