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Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Cap Installation, Chimney Flashing, Fireplace and brick repair and more. Our service area includes
Without a chimney cap, all you have at the top of the flue is an open hole. To prevent rodents, leaves or precipitation from falling inside, you'll need to install a cap. A wide variety of materials and styles make it easy to get one that looks great.
After years of constant exposure to heat, ashes and moisture, many fireplace dampers will become stuck, warped or inefficient. We repair and replace all types of dampers - top mount and throat dampers.
Structurally sound masonry is vital for good chimney health, after all, it’s what keeps the chimney standing upright. With our years of experience, practice cleaning and maintaining chimneys, we are also highly skilled at masonry for chimney repair.
If you’ve had a tornado or lightning strike your chimney, then it’s easy to see the damage. However, detecting leaks is not always so straightforward. We can help find leaks in your fireplace system.
Your chimney flashing serves as the water barrier between the roof and the brickwork to help prevent leaks. Without sturdy flashing, water enters the roof and attic causing chimney leaks.
If animals are heard in your chimney or if there is a foreign smell coming from your chimney, then you might be experiencing animal infestation. Birds, squirrels, and raccoons will often nest in chimneys or fall into the flue. If this is the case, you should take action soon.
Performing a chimney sweep or cleaning annually is necessary to keep your home safe and your chimney functioning properly. Over $200 million in property damage is caused by unmaintained chimneys every year, not to mention injuries and fatalities. Smoke, water vapor, tar fog, gases, unburned wood particles, hydrocarbons, and various minerals pass through chimneys when wood burning fireplaces & wood stoves burn. Creosote is highly combustible and can cause a fire to spread, which can cause serious damage to your house. The inside of chimneys can also get corroded by corrosive acid produced by boilers, hot water heaters, and furnaces. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends an annual chimney sweep and inspection for this reason.
A dirty chimney can be caused by fireplaces, wood stoves, gas or oil heating appliances, etc. Wood burns to produce a black, sticky combustible layer that must be cleaned regularly. We brush the inside of your chimney to remove any built-up soot.
Burnt solids can build up from a thin layer to a heavy buildup depending on your usage. A yearly chimney cleaning by Best Chimney Sweep will eliminate your concerns and give you peace of mind.
When you need your chimney cleaned or repaired at an affordable price, you can trust our Chimney Sweepers
We make use of the most cutting-edge chimney techniques to make your chimney more cost-effective
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Most people don’t realize how complex a chimney is. There are several possible causes of chimney problems, such as improper venting. As soon as you notice any problems with your chimney, you should repair it as soon as possible to ensure its efficiency and safety.
Our chimneys sustain more damage from water than from fire. The roof and eave protect the masonry work and other materials that make up your home. Your chimney is not protected. Standing stoically over your roofline, your chimney endures constant exposure to the elements.
There are many types of materials used in brick chimneys, including mortar, brick, terra-cotta tile, steel, and sometimes even cast iron. During prolonged exposure to the environment, these materials deteriorate. It is common for masonry materials to deteriorate quickly if there is a continuous freeze/thaw process, in which moisture penetrates, freezes, expands, and causes stress.
We can help you with brick masonry, firebox, lining, cap, crown, and more fireplace repair work. Call today!
Creosote buildup (the major cause of chimney fires) and soot, which are byproducts of enjoying a crackling flame, can restrict airflow and damage the fireplace chimney. Birds’ nests or other debris can clog up the chimney. The liners of both fireplaces and heating flues can also be damaged to such an extent that they are dangerous.
There are few things more important than the safety of your home, which is why your fireplaces and chimneys need to be inspected annually. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 211 requires chimneys, fireplaces, and vents to be inspected once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs should be performed if necessary.” It is not always easy to notice damage or breakdowns in a fireplace or chimney, so having a professional inspect your fireplace and chimney system is necessary. However, even if you don’t use your fireplace very often, you may still need to have it cleaned or repaired if blockages or deterioration occur. If you have not used the chimney in years, do not assume that it is working. In New Jersey, a real estate chimney inspection is required when buying or selling property.
We specialize in the prevention, detection, and correction of chimney and venting system hazards- the kinds of hazards that can endanger the health and safety of your family and home.
Whether you need an New Jersey chimney sweep or chimney repair, we’re just a phone call away!
The importance of yearly chimney inspections and sweepings cannot be understated, as they are the one true way to minimize the likelihood of a chimney fire sparking in the first place. The fact is that clean chimneys simply don’t catch fire.
Factors that increase risk of chimney fires include:
Creosote is a by-product of wood combustion that consists generally of tar. Traces of creosote are found in the smoke that rises via open flames; whenever the smoke travels up and combines with cold air and water around the peak of a chimney, it hardens and sticks to the chimney liner (or, in the event that the chimney is unlined, the brickwork itself). Surprisingly enough, creosote is really what gives “smoked” meat its distinctive flavor, aroma, and stability.
The major issue with creosote is that it’s incredibly combustible. As the quantity of creosote inside the chimney flue increases so does your risk of a chimney fire. And not only can a chimney fire totally wreck your chimney and mantel, but it can likewise develop into a destructive and deadly house fire.
The other issue with creosote is that it does not disappear by itself. It “increases” as you continue to burn wood in the fireplace or stove. Creosote accumulates as a result of a lack of open ventilation, which triggers the creosote to cover the walls of the chimney flue. Gradually this narrows the passageway, which constricts ventilation much more. And in turn it leads to more creosote to collect inside the chimney flue.
A buildup of creosote is the main reason why it’s important to have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually, but did you know that there are three degrees, or stages, of creosote?
Soot: While not dangerous, soot is flammable and spreads easily, leaving dirt stains in your home and potentially causing respiratory illnesses.
Creosote flakes: If soot isn’t addressed in a timely manner, over time it can morph into larger flakes, which are highly flammable and more difficult to remove.
Tar creosote: Severe disrepair. At this stage, the creosote coalesces to form a thick, extremely flammable paste along the walls of the chimney. The tar releases gasses, which remain in the chimney flue until a fire is lit. At that point, the gasses as well as the tar will catch fire almost immediately.
Basically, yes. You truly ought to have a chimney liner. Chimney liners are protective barriers for your flue. They’re usually made from clay or aluminum alloy. Along with moving harmful gases up and out of your home, they insulate your house against heat and shield your flue masonry from cooling and heating.
Fractures or damage can lessen the effectiveness of the liner, which make burning anything in your fireplace or wood stove dangerous. Additionally, if your liner is damaged, you may have a difficult time passing a home inspection and selling your home up until it’s repaired or changed. Call for a fireplace inspection with us and ensure your liner is not damaged or worse yet … missing.
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