Approved Chimney provides certified chimney sweeping service in Bridgewater, NJ, and all of Somerset County, NJ. Having your chimney cleaned once a year is the best way to remove flammable creosote and debris that can block the draft. If it’s been more than a year since your chimney was properly cleaned, it’s time to call us.
We serve all of Bridgewater, NJ, as well as Bradley Gardens, NJ, Martinsville, NJ, Somerville, NJ, North Branch, NJ, and other nearby cities and towns.
Chimney Sweeping Benefits
There are two major benefits to having your chimney swept annually.
1. Reduce the chance of a chimney fire
Most reported chimney fires in Bridgewater, NJ, and neighboring communities are caused by ignited creosote, which forms when smoke condenses in the chimney flue. Anywhere there’s smoke, there can be creosote, including on all parts of your chimney liner, chimney cap, damper, and fireplace.
2. Keep the draft moving efficiently
Outside debris, such as leaves, twigs, and small-animal nests, can accumulate in the flue and create a drafting obstruction. When the flue is narrowed, smoke and deadly carbon monoxide can back up into your home. Chimney sweeping removes the debris. If you have no chimney cap to guard the flue from debris, we can install one.
How We Clean Chimneys in Bridgewater, NJ
Since 2012, Approved Chimney has been cleaning chimneys at homes in and around Bridgewater, NJ. Our CSIA-certified technicians know how to do the job correctly, safely, and without disturbing your home.
We start with a chimney inspection using an extendable camera to examine the entire flue, so we’ll know what we’re dealing with before we start the cleaning process. The inspection will also alert us to chimney and fireplace damage that needs to be addressed.
After covering and protecting your furniture and other items in the work area, we’ll get started. Chimney sweeping uses special non-abrasive brushes, powerful solvents, and industry-grade vacuums to remove creosote and debris. This is the only way to safely and thoroughly clean your chimney in Bridgewater, NJ.
In addition to certification through the Chimney Safety Institute of America, our company is an active member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
How to Create Less Smoke and Creosote
Between cleanings, you can reduce smoke when using your fireplace and help it move faster through your chimney. Here are three tips that work.
- Burn only seasoned (dry) firewood, which is far less smoky than damp, unseasoned wood.
- Never burn plastic, furniture, clothing, packing materials, and other non-firewood items. These items produce a lot of smoke.
- Make sure your fireplace damper opens fully and that your chimney cap is free of debris that could hinder draft. This will allow smoke to travel through the flue more quickly.
Working together, we can keep your chimney in Bridgewater, NJ, cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
Call for Chimney Sweeping in Bridgewater, NJ
It’s easy to schedule a chimney sweep and inspection: give us a call or use our contact form. Approved Chimney is here to serve you all year long.
