Traverse City Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Grand Traverse County and the surrounding area
of Traverse City, Michigan

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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 Traverse City provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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:

How do I Identify a Fire Hazard in My Chimney?

To identify a fire hazard in your chimney you must know first what a fire hazard is. It is any material that is combustible and can cause fire to spread, for example creosote that was formed inside the flue or fireplace. If you remove the ashes from the access door and you see other materials or things aside from the ashes such as animal debris or broken tiles, you have a fire hazard. A professional chimney sweep would know if your chimney has fire hazard evidence when doing a professional inspection.

Some other indications of a fire hazard are if you see water leaking on the walls inside your house around the chimney. This can mean cracks in your flue. Or there is a foul odor or noise coming from your chimney. This could be an animal that is blocking the flue. Other hazards are harder to spot without proper training such as proper dimensions of the chimney to the fireplace or heating appliance, proper drafting, and proper clearance to combustibles.

In our untrained or unskilled eye, we can easily identify a fire hazard in our chimney by looking at the appearance of the soot that is deposited and stuck inside the chimney or fireplace. If the soot is brown or black and is thicker than ordinary soot and looks or feels hard, then we have second degree creosote inside the chimney which is a fire hazard and can cause a chimney fire once it is ignited by a burning ember.

If we checked our flue from the roof and found a substance that is gooey or looks sticky like a gum and is thick as well, it means we have a third degree creosote in our chimney which is very dangerous. It can cause not only a chimney fire, but a house fire as well. It is highly combustible and can be ignited immediately once a spark came in contact with it. A tissue that you will use to start a fire in the fireplace can be sucked up by the flue that is full of third degree creosote even if it is still smoldering, and this will be a tragedy for the home owner. Clean the chimney regularly to remove the fire hazard materials in your chimney.

The best way to stay safe from the chimney fire is to collect more details related to the potential causes that can trigger them. Also hire a professional chimney sweep to keep chimney in the best shape is always a great option.