Bethel Chimney Sweep & Repair - Chimney Cleaning Services in Bethel, Connecticut

Bethel Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Fairfield County and the surrounding area
of Bethel, Connecticut

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Services We Offer

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 Bethel provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Bethel, Connecticut. We are fully licensed in the state of Connecticut, 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 Bethel 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 Bethel 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 Bethel 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:

List some ways water can seep into your chimney
The first and foremost cause of water seeping in through the chimney is rain water pouring in straight through the chimney unless you have a chimney cap fitted on it. The rain water drops straight in causing the fireplace and the chimney to get soaked.

The next cause is cracks in the cement part on top of the chimney. The rainwater that falls on the walls seeps in through these cracks and enters the chimney.

Heavy snowfall would be another strong reason. The snow that gets deposited on the top of the chimneys and the cracks in the chimney walls melts into water at a later stage and seeps in through the chimney.

Chimneys leaking from inside out due to condensation are another major cause of water seepage.

Water often seeps in through the chimneys due to the leakage of bricks and mortar used for constructing waterproof chimneys. Culprit is flashing —sheet metal, which keeps intersection between chimney & roof watertight. Whenever water gets behind the faulty flashing, it will do much damage to framing and roof sheathing and to ceiling below, thus you have to deal with the problem right away.

Right flashing around the chimney includes 2 layers. First is called as step flashing: L-shaped of sheet metal sections are woven in shingle courses as well as lapped up side of chimney. Then comes counter flashing: The second layer of the metal is embedded at chimney mortar joints as well as folded down for covering top of step flashing.

Corners are very vulnerable. It has to be cut and bend metal around corner. Even in the quality installation, it leaves one spot that must get sealed with high-quality of urethane caulk. The caulk will work itself loose with time. If flashing looks in very good condition, then recaulking must take care of problem. But, caulk isn't the substitute for rightly overlapped flashing materials.

Type of the metal used for the flashing depends where you stay. Galvanized steel and aluminum are usual choices. Copper is a longest lived one, but because it is quite expensive, you can see it on the high end jobs. One more benefit of copper is corners will be soldered for watertight connection. In Northeast, the masons are quite partial to lead the flashing that is easy and soft to bend to the shape. However, doesn't matter which material gets used, it should be layered rightly if water is kept out. Because chimneys are the potential trouble spot, check this once in each year and two for loose and missing flashing or cracks in masonry. The small cracks are sealed with the caulk made to repair the masonry. It is recommended you waterproof the brick chimneys in some years with silicone based sealer, which can get applied with garden sprayer. Not every builder agrees to this, but it is one best way of keeping water from seeping in the brick.