Charleston Chimney Sweep & Repair - 304-915-0525

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Kanawha County and the surrounding area
of Charleston, West Virginia

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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 Professionals Charleston provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Charleston, West Virginia. We are fully licensed in the state of West Virginia, 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 Professionals Charleston 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 Professionals Charleston 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 Professionals Charleston 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:

Different materials you need to clean your wood burning fireplace
It is important to clean the wood burning stove but how many times you have to clean it will depend on you. When the stove is dirty, it is going to make the room to look messy and also dirty because of the ashes so it is important to clean it on regular basis like at least once every month or after two weeks. If a wood stove is clean, it is going to burn efficiently and it is safe to be used. According the survey, most of the home fires are the result of the creosote buildup found in the chimney. In addition of cleaning the stove and it is important to clean out the chimney pipe at once.

When the stove is cleaned often, its lifetime will be extended and this saves money. A regular maintenance schedule is important for someone who has a catalytic wood stove and the thorough cleaning is going to improve because of the efficiency and the draft. It is always good to clean the stove often during winter since it is the time that it is used more.

To start cleaning, you have to get all the items or tools needed to clean the stove. You should get newspaper and drop clothes to use them to protect the floor. You should get the paper towels and the old newspapers in order to polish and clean the glass. It is important to protect the hands when cleaning and the small brush has to be used to brush the dust on the stove parts, the small ash shovel that can scoop the ashes out and the metal ash container that it is used to collect the ashes from the disposal later. You can use the two in order to make an easy job.

You should have a wide putty knife or the scraper in order to use it on the stubborn creosote or soot. You should get the spray bottle that has the soap, water and vinegar solution. Get a dust mask that should protect you against having to breathe into the ashes. When you use a fireplace ash vacuum, it is the nice piece of equipment that you should have but this is not necessary but you should not try to use the household vacuum for the wood burning stove. You should also get the screwdriver so that you can disconnect a top of the stovepipe in order to be able to fit a long handled brush inside it in order to clean the stovepipe.

You can burn the wood stove with the cleaning log or the chimney sweeping log in the wood stove in order to clean the stove. When you burn the stove cleaning log, it helps in loosening creosote in the stove pipe and this makes it easier for the person to clean it using the brush.

You have to make sure that the fire has completely out before you start to clean the stove. Always make sure that you have the best chimney brush which any person can use in order to clean the chimney pipe or you can get a fire place vacuum.