Fresno Chimney Sweep & Repair - 559-226-9311

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Fresno County and the surrounding area
of Fresno, California

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Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Fresno provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Fresno, California. We are fully licensed in the state of California, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "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." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Fresno highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Fresno strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Fresno prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

HOW TO CLEAN THE CHIMNEY
The warmth from a fireplace in freezing cold weather is one of nature's simple gifts, but this gift can endanger your house, if it is improperly cared for.

According to Ken Robinson; Chimney Safety Institute of America, "When a chimney is cleaned by a technician, he will lay down a drop cloth, plug in a vacuum system, place lights and have a batch of tools and brushes at hand."

Enemy of a Healthy Chimney:
Fire that burns up in the chimney causes 'creosote'. The antagonist is actually the black oily residue from burning wood in the chimney. If this residue grows deep enough then it will be a source of fuel to burn your home down as these substances ignite the sparks more intensely.

How to Avoid the Buildup of Creosote
To avoid the buildup of oily black residue in the chimney, dry the wood perfectly before burning it in the fireplace. The wood should be dried enough so that it stillhas25% moisture left. Never burn debris or junk into the chimney.

Brick Selection:
The selection and scrutinizing of chimney bricks are very essential steps. There are fire bricks made for chimneys that have high resistance to temperature. Regular bricks cannot stand very high temperatures. They have to be replaced with the high temperature cement or with the fire bricks immediately. Regular bricks can burst in very high temperatures.

Wood Selection:
Somehow, wood selection plays an important role in chimney fires. Most people think that hard woods, like Oak or Maple can be the reason for creosote and soot, while some people have a belief that the sap of soft woods, like Cedar, causes creosote. This is actually a myth but nothing else. All wood creates creosote but the amount depends on the wood's moisture content. If your wood is dried enough, there will be a lesser amount of creosote in your chimney.

Tools and Brushes:
For the clean-up of the chimney, you need brushes, a vacuum and tools for cleaning the debris and sticky creosote.

Safety Measures:
As creosote and soot are very unhealthy substances for human health, a chimney cleaner must use a dust mask, safety goggles and gloves.

Steps to Scrutinize the Chimney:
1-Regularlyinspecting the chimney in your house is very essential and necessary.

2-First of all, clean the ashes from the wood and other junk from the chimney.

3-Check the walls of the chimney properly and if you find a heavy layer of soot on the damper, use a very stiff brush to remove it. By this method, the small amount of creosote can be removed as well.

4-The inspection of the top of the chimney is very important, there could be an obstruction and leaves, or nest straws that can into the fireplace, which has to be removed properly. This junk can cause a build-up of carbon monoxide in the house by improper airflow going up the chimney.

5-A chimney cap is very necessary for the chimney as it keeps away the birds, rainwater, leaves and other kind of junk.

6-The inner surface of the chimney should be smooth. Bumps and irregularities can help form a layer of creosote.

7-The layer of creosote can be removed by scraping the inside with tools and brushes and even a screwdriver help get rid of the creosote.

8-Checking the exterior part of the chimney is very important as well. There is the possibility of moss growth around the exterior corners of a chimney, which may lead to a bad odor, or can increase the level of moisture when burning wood.

9-Pruning trees and branches over your roof and chimney is somewhat essential before the arrival of cold weather. This is because the dry leaves may fall down chimney or the shade of tree may cover up the chimney and stop the airflow.

10-The junk from the chimney should be thrown away from your house as it contains a large amount of health hazard substances like carbon and creosote.

11-A complete inspection includes examining the opening and closing doors, checking the seals as applicable.

The entire process of inspecting a chimney takes less than 2 or 3 hours. You should do it regularly and perfectly if you don't want to join the list of house fire statistics-the pay-off is priceless.