Ask any chimney professional about the most important maintenance services a chimney needs, and they will tell you: annual chimney sweeping and annual chimney inspections.
Approved Chimney has provided these vital services for our customers in Westfield, NJ, and the greater Newark, NJ, region since 2012. Here’s why you should schedule a proper chimney cleaning and safety inspection once a year.
Chimney Sweeping
This service, in one form or another, is as old as chimneys. In the early days, chimney cleaning meant basic brushing and scraping to remove creosote, soot, and debris from chimney flues.
Today, we have advanced tools and equipment to do a more thorough job. We also have advanced training that lets us clean chimneys safely and spot problems as we go.
We don’t just “vacuum out” a chimney the way some chimney cleaning companies do. Rather, we use industry-grade brushes and scrubbers connected to extendable poles that reach the entire length of the flue. We also use specialized solutions that cut through grime and commercial vacuums that pull out everything you don’t want in the chimney.
Chimney sweeping has two primary purposes:
- Remove flammable creosoteIgnited creosote causes most of the chimney fires reported in Westfield, NJ, and other communities throughout Union County, NJ, each year. This substance builds up when smoke condenses in the chimney flue.
- Remove draft-blocking debrisWith a damaged or missing chimney cap, a flue is open to leaves, twigs, small animal nests, and the occasional deceased animal, all of which will narrow the flue passage. When this happens, smoke and deadly carbon monoxide can back up into a home’s living spaces.
Our chimney sweep technicians are certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Approved Chimney is a proud member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Chimney Inspections Westfield NJ
We perform a Level 1 chimney inspection with all chimney sweeping jobs and also as a separate service. It includes:
- Assessing the condition of the masonry structure and chimney components
- Looking for flue obstructions
- Gauging the level of built-up creosote
- Making sure clearances are code-compliant
- Inspecting the quality of the chimney build
If it’s been longer than a year since your Westfield, NJ, chimney was last inspected, now is the time to schedule this work.
Specialized Inspections
Along with annual safety inspections, Approved Chimney offers several specialized inspections:
- Real estate chimney inspections
- Inspections when you’re adding a new appliance to the chimney
- Inspections as part of a chimney relining project
- Investigative inspections when damage is suspected following a chimney fire, weather event, or other occurrence
- Inspections when major chimney damage exists and a full-scale investigation is needed to determine how to resolve the problem
These inspections fall under Level 2 and Level 3 classifications as outlined by the CSIA.
We’re Your New Jersey Chimney Experts
Approved Chimney is a licensed New Jersey chimney company that carries full insurance. Our techs are hand-trained and certified. We use only the finest parts, components, and equipment. Our crew lives in the areas we serve.
If it’s time to have your Westfield, NJ, chimney cleaned and inspected, call us. We serve all of Union County, NJ, and communities throughout the Newark, NJ, area. We respond quickly and do the job right the first time.
Call us to learn more, or get in touch by using our contact form.
