Chimney and fireplaces are not only functional to create heat, but it also adds ambience to any home. Cold winter days and nights relaxing in your home while sitting by a crackling fire creates a beautiful picture and it comes to mind when your home has this extraordinary feature. This special home feature is like any other accessory appliance; there are potential dangers if it is not installed and maintained properly. Fireplaces and chimneys can be very hazardous and dangerous if left neglected or improperly maintained for too long.
Chimney inspections often reveal hidden problems with a chimney structure that could be potentially hazardous. Sweeping of a chimney not only removes layers of creosote from the chimney surface, but it also removes the resulting loose soot and creosote from the chimney, fireplace, or wood stove. A substantial percentage of fireplace and wood stove chimneys do not provide a straight path from the firebox to the outside. The purpose of a chimney sweep is to remove soot, blockages and built-up creosote from your chimney liner, firebox, smoke chamber, and damper.