Binghamton Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Broome County and the surrounding area
of Binghamton, New York

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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 Binghamton provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Binghamton, New York. We are fully licensed in the state of New York, 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 Binghamton 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 Binghamton 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 Binghamton 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:

Unsafe levels of Chimney Creosote Explained

There are three levels of creosote that can build up in your fireplace and chimney but there are only two levels that are unsafe. The other level is not bad and it is just a normal occurrence inside the chimney flue or liner. There are three levels and those are the first degree creosote, second degree creosote, and the third degree creosote. You would know what level of creosote is inside your chimney by just looking at it. These three levels of creosote has its own appearance so it is easy for us to tell if we are in danger of a chimney fire or even a house fire.

The first level is the first degree creosote which is not dangerous. The appearance is a flaky substance that can be easily removed by a chimney brush or by cleaning the chimney or the flue, this kind of creosote does not have a bad odor but it needs removal nonetheless. It is formed when the smoke is passing through the chimney flue normally and there is complete combustion and air flow while the second level is the second degree creosote which is thicker than the first degree and has a hard, black shiny appearance and is highly combustible. This type of creosote is hard to remove but can be avoided if you will use your fireplace properly. To remove this, you need a professional to do it for you and you need to use a product like creosote removal spray and creosote removal log and creosote removal cleaner.

The last level and the most dangerous type is the third degree creosote. It has a sticky and gooey appearance and it can ooze down to your fireplace. This type is extremely combustible and is very hard to remove. It has a foul smell as well so only the professional chimney sweep can remove this effectively. Creosote buildup can be one reason so it is vital to keep your chimney well cleaned or inspected every year. However, do you know there're three levels of creosote? Soot, creosote and tar are some byproducts of the wood burning. Creosote is a mix of all 3 elements. So, what do you need to rightly clean the chimney generally depends on creosote level and flue lining. As we all known creosote is quite dangerous in any form as it causes fires in chimney.

Creosote having high level of soot is called as a first degree. Such kind of creosote can be simple for a professional to remove it from chimney. You just need chimney brush to remove this level of creosote. One simple way to clean creosote is burning wood in environment, so flue gets warmed by heat. Suppose your home is tightly sealed, then there would be some restriction in supply of air in your fireplace and it will result in more of smoke coming in your house and will keep your chimney flue getting heated in a right way.