Bangor and Ellsworth Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Penobscot County and the surrounding area
of Bangor and Ellsworth, Maine

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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 Bangor and Ellsworth provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Bangor and Ellsworth, Maine. We are fully licensed in the state of Maine, 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 Bangor and Ellsworth 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 Bangor and Ellsworth 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 Bangor and Ellsworth 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:

Comparing Chimney Cap Designs
Chimney caps covers are used to cover the top of the flue to prevent debris from going down the chimney into the house. Debris may also get stuck along the flue putting you at risk of a chimney fire. They also prevent rain water from flowing into the flue and getting to the burning unit. It also closes the entrance used by rodents and birds in entering the house.

Chimney caps come in different sizes and materials for different type of chimneys. There are those that are decorative and give an attractive appeal to your house by making it look more stylish. However, every good thing comes at a price; they are very expensive. The second type of chimney caps are those designed for single flue chimneys; they are made from durable and strong materials and would probably last the lifetime of your house. There are also multi-flue chimney caps which are designed for chimneys with multiple flues serving different fire places within the house. They are as durable as single flue chimney caps. They are quite expensive than the former. The last design of chimney caps are air-cooled chimney caps; their prices vary depending on size and durability.

Protecting your chimney by installing a chimney cap will ensure your safety as you will not have to worry about corrosion from rain water or debris getting stuck in your chimney. There're 2 airflow environments linked to the chimney caps. The external airflow (or wind) is responsible for the creation of low air pressure over chimney cap, which translates to the additional draft (for rightly designed cap) besides flue draft to improve performance of the flue. The internal airflow (or hot stove and fireplace gases) must get directed out of flue with the minimal coefficient of the resistance when providing the rain protection. All the air passages of caps are made to give same and larger cross section of comparing to original flue so caps won't serve as bottleneck for flue. People generally refer to such chimney cap by different names like Roman Helmet, Wind Directional Cap, Rooster Tail or other names.

Top helmet of this cap will freely rotate around the shaft. When the wind blows, fin aligns its hood against wind & front skirt can divert air streams over & sides of cap all along with snow and rain solving the wind linked downdraft problems. Whenever wind flows on cap this way, this creates the low air pressure on flue because of speed difference of the air inside & outside of flue. The effect helps flue to draw the air better. Streamlined shape of cap slices by air with little resistance and will withstand strong winds.

There're some similarities between the airplanes and the chimney caps. The airplane moves through the air whereas air moves over chimney cap but it is a same thing actually. Additionally, both chimney cap and airplane are made from thin sheet metal & some techniques of the physical reinforcement for the aircraft may be applied in chimney caps in order to withstand the strong gusty wind.