Elmira Chimney Sweep & Repair - Chimney Cleaning Services in Elmira, New York

Elmira Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Chemung County and the surrounding area
of Elmira, New York

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877-425-9908

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 Elmira provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Elmira, 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 Elmira 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 Elmira 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 Elmira 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:

What does a Chimney Sweep look for when they are doing a professional inspection?

A professional chimney sweep conducts inspections regularly to know if your chimney is safe to use. The readily accessible parts of the chimney was examined by conducting ocular inspection to check if there were any damages and obstructions in the chimney and to check the structure of the chimney to see if the clearances are met as well as combustible clearance and to determine the volume of creosote deposited in the chimney. They look for any cracks and they need to see if there are repairs needed. They will start the inspection from the fireplace at the bottom part working their way up and they can use tools to inspect other accessible parts of the chimney like the damper and the chamber where the ashes are collected. They need to make sure that the chimney will be safe if you are going to use it during the winter season.

They also check if the size of the flue is too big or too small for the fireplace because it is also another factor affecting buildup of dangerous creosote levels in the flue. They want to check the measurement or the height of the chimney to know if it is too short. The professional chimney sweep also checked the flashing to see if it is damaged in any way or if it was blown from the roof because if it is damaged, water can seep inside the chimney. We all know that frost and water is the number one factor that is causing the deterioration of firebrick and mortar or mortar joints. Once the chimney sweep provided the evaluation, you should consider his or her recommendation to keep your chimney safe. The improperly cared fireplace can immediately start a fire where you do not want.

Main cause of fires in home is the heating equipment, and it results from the space heater that includes chimneys, wood stoves and fireplaces. Creosote is one main reason of fires in a chimney and fireplace. Unfortunately, most of them are preventable with right checks and maintenance. You can prevent your house from fire by scheduling proper chimney checks to catch out dangerous creosote. Even though you remove creosote very often, but ashes specify energy efficiency – it shows fire has consumed its fuel source and this turn in ash that will put your house on risk. The creosote is one kind of unburned wood that condensates in inner surface of the chimney. This burning wood releases small unburned substances that are taken to the chimney with smoke. Hitting cooler surface in your chimney, creosote and soot first coats and solidifies on surface. With this, layer grows deep to give fuel source. Increasing sparks or flames can ignite its coating and flashing through chimney as well as burning your home. However, you cannot avoid creosote burning just the hardwoods such as birch, oak, and maple.