Chimney sweeping is the best way to reduce the risk of a chimney fire and keep your Hillsborough, NJ, chimney venting your fireplace more safely and efficiently.
Since 2012, Approved Chimney has provided CSIA-certified chimney sweeping throughout Hillsborough, NJ, and all of Somerset County, NJ. We also work in Belle Mead, NJ, Somerset, NJ, Somerville, NJ, Flagtown, NJ, and other local New Jersey communities.
Why Clean Your Chimney in Hillsborough, NJ?
There are two very important reasons to schedule chimney sweeping service once a year.
Chimney sweeping removes flammable creosote
Most reported chimney fires in Hillsborough, NJ, and across the state are caused by ignited creosote. This substance forms from smoke condensation and can easily build to dangerous levels in a chimney flue.
Proper chimney cleaning removes puffy, flaky, sticky, and solid creosote from the chimney flue and also from the inner surfaces of the fireplace.
Chimney sweeping gets rid of draft-blocking debris
If you don’t have a chimney cap at the top of your chimney, your flue is open to leaves, twigs, small-animal nests, and other draft-blocking debris.
A narrowed flue passage can cause smoke and invisible and odorless carbon monoxide to back up into your Hillsborough, NJ, home. Professional chimney cleaning removes the debris. A custom chimney cap keeps debris out in the first place.
How We Do Chimney Sweeping
All chimney-cleaning projects start with an inspection using a special camera to investigate “invisible” areas of your interior chimney. The inspection will tell us the level of creosote and debris buildup and alert us to damage that needs to be addressed.
Before starting, we’ll cover and secure your furnishings and the work area to protect them from soot and dust. Chimney seeping is a dirty job, but that doesn’t mean your Hillsborough, NJ, home has to get dirty.
Our CSIA-certified technicians use industry-grade brushes, solvents, vacuums, and other equipment to remove creosote and debris safely. Statistics show that as little as an eighth of an inch of creosote in a chimney can ignite and cause a fire. We do a thorough job.
In addition to certification through the Chimney Safety Institute of America, Approved Chimney is a proud member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG).
Generate Less Creosote
There are several ways to minimize the amount of creosote that forms in your chimney flue. Remember: smoke = creosote.
Here are three tips:
- Burn only dry wood – damp wood is very smoky.
- Don’t burn anything other than actual harvested firewood.
- Ensure that your damper can open all the way and that your chimney cap isn’t clogged. This will allow smoke to move through the flue faster.
Call Your Hillsborough, NJ Chimney Sweep Experts
If it’s been more than a year since your last chimney cleaning, it’s time to schedule one. Approved Chimney provides complete chimney services, including cleaning, repairs, and inspections.
If you live in Hillsborough, NJ, or anywhere in greater Somerset County, NJ, you can reach us by phone or through our contact form.
