Evansville Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Vanderburgh County and the surrounding area
of Evansville, Indiana

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

Explain building codes for installing a chimney flue
Chimney flue is the passage in chimney through which all the transmission of gas, smoke and oxygen takes place. Chimney flue is usually made up of ceramic and metal. It is the crucial part of the chimney, as it is directly responsible for the draft. Chimney flue should be fire resistant and dust resistant. As flue deals with the transfer of dangerous gases, they need to be built on par with the standard building code. Building code for the chimney flue varies from region to region. This article is based on the US national standard of chimney design. Always remember that you are legally liable for loss that occurs due to your chimney. There shall more than one standard that you need to follow while you are using Chimney and if in doubt, consult an expert. You may also consider referring your own region standard of code before building a chimney.

1. Installing liner in your chimney

Liners in the chimney are the essential part of the flue and it isolates the inner heat from being transferred to the surrounding. All chimney building codes suggest the installation of the liner in the masonry of chimney and in the chimney flue. Chimney flue are usually responsible for the spread of fire. As per a research, unlined chimney flue can spread fire to the surrounding area within 3 hours.

Flue must be lined from at least 8 inch above the lowest inlet. Linings of the flue must be done by the medium refractory mortar and ling should be done in the all side of the flue and excess mortar should be removed. Lining of the flue should be based on the appliance connected to the flue. If in doubt, refer your region's standard code or consider consulting a professional. Each flue line has different standard of codes. You may need to refer and follow different standards based on the specific situation.

2. Building Code for multiple flues

If you got multiple flues, masonry wythes must be built between the flues and they should be at least 4 inch in thickness and should be attached to the chimney.

3. Size of chimney flue

The cross sectional area of the opening chimney flue should be at least one tenth of the opening of the cross sectional area of the firebox. This standard must be followed to allow proper draft and to allow proper disposal of the exhaust gas and smoke. The height of the flue should not be small enough in such a way proper draft shall be at least 20 Pascal.

4. Capacity of chimney flue

Chimney flue should be made up of a substance that should be resistant to the high level of corrosion, erosion and cracks. Material used in the chimney flue should be almost inert to most of the corrosive chemicals. Chimney flue should also be able to withstand very high temperature such as up to 1800 degree Celsius. The material for chimney flue should be chosen by keeping the above things in mind.