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

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Berrien County and the surrounding area
of Berrien County, Michigan

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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 Berrien County provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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:

To ensure the safety of a fireplace and its efficient working, its size and the measurements of the chimney are very important. Although a huge fireplace may look elegant and beautiful, its efficiency is much reduced. This is because bigger fireplaces take in more warm air from the room as compared to smaller ones.

The size of chimneys depends on the material with which it is constructed. Metal chimneys feature a round cross-section, which is measured in terms of its diameter. Masonry chimneys feature a rectangular cross-section, which is measured in terms of its length and breadth.

The rules to fabricate a correct-sized fireplace and chimney are:

1) The 9:1 or 10:1 rule: According to this rule, the area of the inlet of the fireplace should not be greater than 9-10 times the smallest cross-sectional area of the chimney. For large chimneys, this rule does not have to be strictly followed. However, for smaller chimneys, this ratio should be applied.

For instance, a round chimney featuring a cross-sectional diameter of at least 8 inches cannot be correlated to a fireplace that has an area greater than 2.2 to 2.5 square feet.

On an average, what this translates to is that for the volume of cold air that gets into the fireplace at a certain speed, an equal volume of air moves through the chimney at 9 times that speed. The same volume of air flows in and out, thus the overall result gets balanced. However, if one does not comply to this rule and the ratio becomes 12:1, what happens is that 1/4th of the volume of air that goes into the fireplace stays back and mixes with the next block of air that enters the fireplace. Thus, when air is released through the chimney, it has smoke in it.

2) The smallest area allowed for an open fire is a circle with a diameter of 8 inches. Whether the cross section is round or rectangular, this legal minimum area should be adhered to, to ensure the safety of the chimney.

3) When hoods are utilized to cover the fireplace, the area may seem to be smaller than it really is. Thus, this causes non-compliance of the 9:1 rule by accident. This phenomenon, termed the Tardis effect, refers to the incorrect matching of the sizes of the chimney and the fireplace because of the usage of hoods. The Tardis effect has its basis in a term known as the hood error.

Hood error refers to the variation in the real size of a fireplace and its apparent size due to the usage of hoods.

4) If a larger fireplace is to be constructed, for instance with the ratio 12:1, bigger chimney tiles need to be employed and other factors, such as the venting of the chimney, the height of the chimney, and the placement of the smoke shelf needs to be optimized.

5) The area of the stove of the flue collar should be the same as the narrowest cross section of the chimney. But, the flue is known to be of a larger size, too. For instance, an 8-inch stove should be used with a chimney of at least 8-inches or greater.