Why Should You Clean Your Chimney Regularly And How To Keep It Safe

With temperatures falling, you are bound to spend a lot of your time indoors, but are your fireplace and chimney ready for it? I mean, let’s face it, the last thing you need to worry about is your chimney. With Chimney Safety Week (September 27- October 1, 2021) coming up, why not go for a thorough professional chimney sweep? Because dirty chimneys are just not worth it, especially with the kind of damages they can cause to your property and injuries to you or your family. Now have you been looking for chimney sweeping, maintenance, or repairs? Well, then Emberstone Chimney Solutions Charlotte is here for all your chimney-related problems. Just book an appointment and let the professionals make sure your chimney is free of any problems, and that small issues don’t turn into invasive, large repairs in the future. Chimney Cleaning and Its Importance Before lighting up your fireplace this winter make sure you have properly inspected and cleaned because why avoid vital chimney maintenance routine and incur costly problems in the future? Burning a fire in the fireplace leads to soot and creosote build-up, which is a thick, heavy, and oily residue that is very similar to tar. Now while soot can be removed easily, creosote tends to stick to chimney lining and is an easily flammable and extremely dangerous substance. Now how often should you clean your chimney? Well, chimneys need to be inspected and swept at least once a year. Safety Precautions Chimneys need to be maintained for their proper functioning, and at times, they even need to be repaired. That being said, here are some safety precaution tips for your chimney. Installing a chimney cap is an easy way to keep away snow, rain, debris, and sleet from entering the chimney. Additionally, using a mesh makes sure that critters stay out. In case your chimney cap is damaged, make sure to replace it before the coming winter. Water tends to be the greatest enemy of chimneys. This is why waterproofing the chimney becomes very important as this manages to add another layer of protection. If the masonry gets compromised because of moisture, the chimney could end up collapsing. Do you have a steep roof, and your chimney ends up getting inundated each time it rains? Well, in that case, you have to invest in cricket for your chimney. Installing a cricket will extend and protect your chimney’s life. Getting your chimney swept by professionals is the easiest way to ensure your family and home’s safety. Chimney sweeping makes sure that any problems if they exist, will be identified and sorted out. When it comes to chimneys, remember to be smart. Let’s not forget that being fire smart is more important in winters as this is when most fire accidents happen. So instead of worrying or delaying, just let the technicians at Emberstone Chimney Solutions Charlotte inspect and sweep your chimney system annually and repair wherever needed quickly.

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How to Tell When It’s Time to Call a Chimney Sweep

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Amy Smith

2021-05-12

Alex was able to fit me in quickly and did a thorough chimney inspection for me. I had a great experience with Emberstone and hope to use them again in the future!

Boessel Lodge

2020-09-22

Alex and his crew came and provided us with a chimney sweep and inspection to my Asheville home. Communication was great, showed up on time, wore a mask and left the place very clean. Going to have them do some repair work soon, they found a few issues.

Frank Curcio

2020-05-18

They arrived on time and were very professional in repairing my gas logs. Fair pricing, also.

Larry Strickland

2019-06-09

After our 110 year old farm house was damaged by a tornado I contacted Alex with Emberstone. He came out quickly to look at our two damaged chimneys one of which was completely down to the roofline. Knowing that our roof could not be repaired until the chimneys where, he and his crew came on a weekend to do the repairs as soon as possible. Not only did they complete both in one day the work they did was superb. I have over 30 years experience in construction inspections and this company is top notch. Their work is superior and so is their work ethic. They maintained a clean work site and when they left you could not tell they had been. I highly recommend Emberstone. Give them a call.

Kasey Joyner-Thompson

2019-03-03

Alex, Kirsten and everyone w/ Emberstone were amazing! From the first phone call to the final project they were helpful and accommodating. They really made my dream come to life! Seriously if you need something done w/ your fireplace, use them. You won't regret it.

Gisela Fleming

2018-12-18

Thank you for being such a wonderful company to work with. I appreciate your knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail. I look forward to many cozy evenings in front of my new fire.

Rebecca Michael

2018-11-21

Great experience with this company from the first phone call. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable, and so nice! On time, thorough and completely transparent in their reporting. They made sure to take the time to explain issues. We are so glad we found them and wholeheartedly recommend!

Michael Hurley (DJSIDETHREE)

2018-11-13

Emberstone came out and did my dryer vent cleaning + chimney inspection and sweep service, I was so surprised that they cover all of the raleigh/durham, nc area and yet were able to give me a prompt appointment date and show up to do an on-site quote in a very short amount of time. The chimney inspection technician seemed knowledgeable and the dryer vent cleaning guy really loves his job, having so much fun while maintaining a much welcomed professionalism you don't see often with service providers these days. Highly recommend giving them a call for all your chimney, fireplace and dryer vent cleaning needs.

Elise Calentino

2018-09-26

Before a few months ago I’d never lived anywhere with a fireplace. Deciding to be on the safe side in my new home I scheduled to have a Emberstone come out to inspect and possibly sweep my chimney. When I called to schedule the appointment the gal I spoke with was very pleasant and informative, giving me fees and letting me know what to expect. Today Alex came out for the appointment. He called before he arrived and arrived within the scheduled window. He was professional, courteous, and also very informative. After the sweep and inspection he went over the state of our chimney and he gave me a little fireplace 101. I would absolutely recommend Emberstone’s services, it could not have gone better!

Why Should You Clean Your Chimney Regularly And How To Keep It Safe