The N.F.P.A. (National Fire Protection Agency) code states "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance and repairs shall be done if necessary."
All chimneys (whether a regular fireplace, pre fabricated fireplace, factory built, zero clearance, free standing stove, pellet stove, etc.) must be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis in order to be used safely.
What we do:
First we check the flue to see if it is dirty. If it is dirty it must be cleaned both for safe use and in order to be able to inspect the flue properly.
If the chimney needs to be cleaned we'll seal off the front off the fireplace, etc. if necessary. Cleaning may be done from the top or bottom, depending on the type of system you have. We use large industrial vacuums specifically designed for chimney cleaning to ensure there is no mess. Once cleaning has been completed, we'll do the structural inspection.
If the chimney does not need to be cleaned we'll just do the structural inspection. This inspection basically covers the chimney/fireplace from top to bottom, inside and out to make sure that the entire system is in good shape and appears safe to use.
Call 916-387-5000 Today to set up an appointment or for further questions.
To read more about how we clean chimneys check out our FYI section.
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