Bay County Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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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 Bay County provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Bay County, Michigan. We are fully licensed in the state of Michigan, 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 Bay County 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 Bay County 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 Bay County 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:

When looking over the general characteristics of a chimney, the first thing that one should check is whether it meets the clearance standards set for its width, height, and other measurements. Several problems of fireplaces and chimneys occur because of inappropriate dimensions. These issues range from inadequate draft in the chimney to fireplace smoking. Local codes are available for the fabrication of a chimney in various places in different types of terrain. However, a consolidated code is available that includes all the different groups of the local codes. This makes up the National Fire Protection Body of a country. For instance, the NFPA in the United States has a common group of rules and regulations that are applicable throughout the country.

If you were an engineer tasked with designing a safe chimney, you may ask the following questions about its design to check whether it can be directly operated.

1) How tall should the chimney be?

First, one must look at the height of the chimney. As per the NFPA, a chimney must be at least 10 feet high in order to work properly. To prevent smoke from one's surroundings getting into one's chimney, one must ensure that the chimney on top of one's house must be at least 3 feet and also at least 2 feet higher than neighboring buildings that are within a distance of 10 feet.

2) How thick should the wall of the chimney be?

Most often, chimneys are constructed of brick or masonry that have walls at least 4 inches wide, as per the standards set by the NFPA.

3) What should the width of the chimney flue be?

The width of the chimney flue should be such that its venting purpose is accomplished and so is its corresponding measure, as given in the standards. Building codes differ based on the appliance that is being vented by the flue.

While deciding the width of the chimney flue, a ratio of 9:1 should be ensured between the area of the fireplace and the cross-sectional area of the flue. This ratio ensures that the draft through the flue is proper and prevents the mixing of smoke and freshly-introduced air. However, occasionally, the 10:1 rule is also used.

4) Are all the internal clearances of the chimney satisfactory?

The measurements of the chimney should be made in such a manner that it provides enough clearance from all the parts inside the fireplace because they are combustible.

The most important factor is that the space between the wall and the material that covers is should be at least 1 inch.

Since the stove is situated very close to the wall, it should be coated with a layer of incombustible material. As per safety standards, the clearance that should be ensured is as much as 36 inches for radiant stoves. For other types of stoves, the clearance can be less.

Also, there should be a minimum of 18 inches of space between the wall and other inflammable surfaces.