Your chimney takes a lot of abuse from the elements. By the time the spring thaw arrives and things start blooming, it's earned a rest and probably needs a good cleaning. Every fire deposits soot and creosote inside your chimney, interfering with its draft, and the freeze-thaw cycle all winter finds every weak spot in the brick and mortar. We address both the buildup inside and the wear on the outside. Read on to see what we can do for your New Britain chimney.
Why Get Your Connecticut Home’s Chimney Swept?
Creosote is the main reason. It's a dark, sticky residue that coats the inside of the flue every time you burn a fire, and it burns easily. Nobody wants to hear the words "chimney fire," and a dirty flue increases the risk. We clean out the creosote and soot with the right brushes and cleaners.
Blockages are the other problem. Birds will happily nest in a chimney nobody uses, and leaves, sticks, and moss pile up behind them. That's more than a nuisance. A blocked flue can't vent carbon monoxide properly, and you don't want that gas hanging around your house. A yearly sweep helps prevent it. Summer is also a good time to schedule it. Hardly anyone thinks about their fireplace in July, so that we can get you on the calendar quickly, and you'll have plenty of time to address anything we find before the first cold snap.
Quality Chimney Inspections in New Britain
A sweep cleans what you can see. An inspection checks what you can't. A problem that goes unnoticed tends to get expensive by the time it shows itself. These are the three we run into most often on chimneys in New Britain.
- Water damage: Ever see a chalky white film on the brick? It looks harmless, but it's called efflorescence, and it means water has worked into the masonry and repeatedly frozen and thawed. Left alone, it goes from a cosmetic problem to a structural one, so have a chimney professional take a close look.
