Amherst Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Hampshire County and the surrounding area
of Amherst, Massachusetts

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

Spark arrester screen replacement for your chimney
Several state and central laws regulates the use of chimney for the interest of people. In short, you are liable for the loss that is going to happen due to your chimney. Most of laws enforce strict standard in regulating chimney. One of the standard regarding this, is the maintenance of the chimney spark arrester. For those who have not heard not about it, here is the simple definition. It is any device that prevents spark from entering your home or chimney while your chimney is in use. As per the law of your state or country, you would be required to use the spark arrester and the regulations would vary a lot between them. Remember that you may be prosecuted under civil or criminal law if you don't enforce the standard requirement that is needed is various laws.

In this article, we are focusing on a special type of spark arrester called screen spark arrestor. As per USDA forest service, it is a spark arrestor enclosed by a screen, which has holes of 0.023 inch or lesser. All the exhaust material has to pass through the screen before entering the flue of the chimney. It prevents all the exhaustible material from entering your home. Technically, exhaust material will not be in sufficient quantity to produce a spark.

When you need to replace your spark arrestor screen?
To be honest, it is tricky to answer the above question. Most of the time, you don't know whether your spark arrestor screen needs replacement or not. It's better to periodically get spark arrestor screen revived by the expert. The expert will suggest the appropriate step to be taken. If you need to check the spark arrestor screen for any possible fault, well you could do a visual inspection to analyze any possible sign of corrosion and rusting on your metal screen. Inspect with eagle eyes. If in doubt, it is better to call the expert.

Replacing spark arrestor screen
Before proceeding further, consider replacing spark arrestor screen by calling the expert. Although it is not tricky to change it by yourself, it is not safe. However, here is the step by step to do it.

1. Purchasing qualified spark arrestor screen.

You may get many spark arrestor in the rate of 2$. Believe they are not worth and they will not run in long run and most importantly you are not legally allowed to use them. Get a spark arrestor with the standard required by the law. It may cost you 20$ to buy a qualified one but its worthy decision. Your new spark arrestor should be in the same size as your old one.

2. Removing old spark arrestor screen

Be careful while removing the screen. Cover yourself with googles, gloves and mask before doing so. Remove them as per the instructions in your user manual.

3. Replacing new spark arrestor screen

Make sure that the new spark is fitted intact and is able to trap exhaust materials. While replacing spark arrestor, make sure that the chimney cap is also on par with the standard.