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

Essex Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Middlesex County and the surrounding area
of Essex, Connecticut

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877-425-9908

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 Essex provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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:

Cleaning Stoves and Inserts
It is recommended that fire places be frequently cleaned. The cleaning process is quite some task thus many homeowners opt to get the services of professional chimney sweeps to perform the task.

The sweep will spread several layers of tarp around the front of your fire place to keep the floor clean. All the grates, wood and items around the fire place are then removed. He the scoops out all the ash from your fire place using a shovel. To remove the loose grit he vacuums the area. He will then scrub the inside walls of the insert putting attention on the creosote. He will then use a small brush to remove dirt that may be on the door and its hinges.

He will then use a rag and a detergent solution to clean the fireplace. The intensity of the scrub at this point depends on how much creosote has collected in the fireplace. After scrubbing they will use clean water and a clean rag to rinse the insert. The insert is then left to dry before it can be used. Suppose you have the fireplace, consider insert. The fireplace insert is just like the wood burning stove, which fits right in the fireplace. The EPA certified models will burn 70% more efficiently than the open fireplace. Upgrading to the new equipment can save you some money.

Even though they are pricey, agency approved inserts and stoves not just produce less soot and smoke, they are 50% more efficient than the traditional models—thus you will end up spending very less on the fuel. They are very simple to clean. They weigh just 600 pounds, and there is 6 to 8 inches of the soot inside. You cannot even see anything, it takes around two hours. For many years, people who have upgraded the fireplaces & wood stoves will qualify for the federal tax credit, however this program got expired this year. There are a few states that give their programs; Alliance for the Green Heat.

Burn right type of fuel: Cooler your fire, more particulate emissions & soot it makes. To make sure your fire is very hot enough, it is good to use only wood that is "seasoned" (or dried) for a year. The hard woods (like ash, maple, beech and oak) burn hotter than the soft woods (fir and pine). Very importantly, do not burn the wet wood. The pellet stoves that take bricks made from compressed wood and other organic materials, normally burn cleaner and efficiently than the woodstoves and fireplaces.

Use right sized of grate for fireplace. Many people buy grate that is very big for fireplace and spread out logs. For hottest and cleanest burning fire, you need logs bundled together in center.