Castle Rock Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

Our Service Area

Cowlitz County and the surrounding area
of Castle Rock, Washington

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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 Castle Rock provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Castle Rock, Washington. We are fully licensed in the state of Washington, 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock 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 do I do if my damper plate cannot be removed to clean my smoke shelf?

In order to clean the smoke shelf you will need to remove the damper plate. But sometimes the damper plate comes to such a stage where you find it tough to be removed. Well, in that case, such work needs to be assigned for a professional chimney sweep. Well, these professionals have the equipment and tools to remove the damper plate easily. Sometime the damper plate can acquire rust and stain and it sticks to the chimney rigidly. Under this case a homeowner may find it hard to remove the damper plate so that the smoke shelf can be cleaned properly. At the same time, cleaning the smoke shelf is also important. Creosote can develop and a messy smoke shelf can become the prime reason for a possible house fire. So, you need to remove the damper plate first. If you find this a touch job to do, then ask a professional chimney sweep to come and remove it.

A chimney sweep will inspect the condition of the damper plate first. He can use proper equipments to remove this plate. Once this plate will be removed the cleaning task of the smoke shelf will become easier. Once the damper plate is removed, have a good look at it. If this is not in the best shape to be used further, then go for a new top-sealing damper plate. This type of damper plate can be placed as the rain cap for the chimney and it will also work as a damper plate. Cleaning the chimney once in a year is very important to prevent the chimney fires. Each year, chimney fires across the world claim property and lives. You can prevent it from happening by rightly cleaning the fireplace chimney. You can start by placing the plastic sheeting, drop cloth that is used for painting and old tarp, on fireplace hearth. Then fasten material to mantel with tape (don't use any duct tape) and hold material in proper place with some heavy objects such as stacks of some old magazines and firewood. Drape material over fireplace opening and don't seal this off tight. You may have to access fireplace when cleaning your chimney.

Gather right cleaning tools. Some suggest using rope attached to the small wood piece or brick and dropping this down on chimney and letting this to scrape sides, and knocking off the creosote and the soot buildup. Some recommend lowering the heavy chain down chimney and working this up & down whereas letting it bang your chimney walls. Such methods work at one degree or other however there's possibility of damaging mortar and brick on inside of flue. Instead, make use of rightly sized chimney brush and it comes with the extensions that you may put together and reach down on height of chimney. You also will need the shop vacuum. Make sure you follow shop vacuum manufacturer's details as some shop vacuums will not get used to vacuum soot, ash or creosote.