In our experience at Swept Away Chimney, most people’s idea of a chimney sweep comes from Mary Poppins, and they believe the need for these professionals went away with the invention of central heating. However, if you have a fireplace in your home, then you will need to get the chimney inspected and cleaned regularly—at least once a year. For that, you will need the help of chimney sweeps. In this article, our team will provide an overview of what a chimney sweep does and what you can expect from your chimney cleaning appointment.
- Services – The main service chimney sweeps provide is cleaning. Over time, smoke residue called creosote builds up inside your chimney, and our chimney sweeps have the right tools and experience to remove this residue. However, we also offer additional services, including inspections, repairs, and waterproofing.
- Importance – The next thing we want you to understand about chimney sweeps is why our services are important. Creosote is highly flammable, so it’s important to regularly remove this substance from the inside of your chimney in order to keep your risk of fires to a minimum. You can count on our team to thoroughly clean your chimney to keep you and your family safe.
- Frequency – We recommend scheduling a visit from our chimney sweeps at least once a year. In our experience, the best time to schedule chimney cleaning services is in the fall, before you start using your fireplace for the season, but we can come to your home in any season.
