Northampton Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Hampshire County and the surrounding area
of Northampton, 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 Northampton provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Northampton, 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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:

Purposes Served by Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are installed on top of chimney flues for protection purposes. There are different sizes and fits of chimney caps in the market for the various types of chimney flues. The warmth from your chimney is most likely to attract wild birds and rodents to your chimney; a chimney cap will in this situation prevent them from going into the chimney and building nests which may put you at a fire risk when they get in contact with flames.

Metallic chimneys are made with several layers with insulation or air between them. A chimney cap will prevent rain water or snow from going between these layers causing rust which may lead to partial or permanent failure of the chimney depending on the level of the destruction caused. The rain water may also damage your ceilings and chimney walls. The chimney cap achieves all these by directing the water away from the center of the chimney.

Chimney caps also increase draft in the chimney. All chimney caps will serve this purpose however there are those that are specially designed to increase draft. The final purpose served by a chimney cap is that it increases the lifetime of the chimney liner. All the above purposes of a chimney cap will collectively contribute towards increasing the lifetime of the chimney. Chimney caps generally are made from copper, aluminum, and galvanized and stainless steel. The metal chimneys have got caps when bought, whereas masonry chimneys might need one added in case owner decides it is beneficial.

Birds

It's common for the birds to enter chimney that doesn't have chimney cap, generally looking for their nesting area. Birds will fly in fireplace and, suppose fireplace access door is open, then right in your house.

Animals

The animals are also known to get in chimneys, mainly squirrels, bats and raccoons.

Nesting Material

Suppose nesting material in chimney isn't removed, blockage will cause carbon monoxide building up in your house when fireplace and wood stove is been used.

Rain

Rain coming in chimney will cause some unpleasant odors or damage the flue walls. Rain as well run down in stovepipe and stove itself, or in fireplace, and cause more damage.

Wind

One more purpose of chimney cap is minimizing the wind downdrafts, which can cause smoke.

Embers

The chimney cap also prevents sparks and embers from going out of chimney & possibly damaging roof. Although chimney cap is the minor and inexpensive installation lots of homeowners question if it is essential or not. Truth is this small metal protecting the chimney will prevent many mishaps from happening and save homeowner plenty of dollars in the unnecessary chimney repair and damage expenses. Thus, ultimately you might not require chimney cap for the functional purposes, unless you want any headaches (or little critters running in your home), the properly installed cap is important. The chimney cap may prevent the animals from coming in your home, keep moisture out as well as protect roof from burning the embers starting house fire.