Why Chimney Clean Company is the Trusted Choice for Your Chimney Cleaning Needs

Sep 19, 2024

Maintaining a clean and properly functioning chimney is crucial for home safety, especially if you regularly use your fireplace. Over time, soot, creosote, and debris build up inside the chimney, increasing the risk of fires and reducing its efficiency. That’s why homeowners in San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, and surrounding areas trust Chimney Clean Company for reliable and thorough chimney care.

At Chimney Clean Company, we offer professional chimney cleaning and inspections to ensure your chimney is free from dangerous blockages and creosote buildup. Our experienced technicians are equipped with specialized tools to handle everything from routine cleanings to detailed inspections, ensuring your chimney operates safely and efficiently.

When you choose Chimney Clean Company, you’re choosing a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. We understand the potential risks associated with neglected chimneys, and our goal is to help you maintain a clean, safe environment in your home. Whether you’re preparing for the colder months or just staying proactive about home maintenance, we are here to help.

In addition to chimney cleaning, we provide comprehensive inspections that can identify structural issues, such as cracks or damage, which might go unnoticed. These inspections help prevent costly repairs down the road and ensure your chimney is in optimal condition for safe use.

FAQs:

  • How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
    We recommend cleaning your chimney at least once a year, especially if it’s used frequently. Regular cleaning removes creosote and debris, reducing fire risks.
  • What areas do you serve?
    We proudly offer our chimney cleaning and inspection services to homeowners in San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, and surrounding regions.
  • Do you perform chimney inspections as well?
    Yes! Along with cleaning, we provide thorough inspections to identify any potential hazards or structural damage that may need attention.

With Chimney Clean Company, you can rest assured that your chimney is in good hands. Our trained technicians provide peace of mind, ensuring your chimney is ready for safe and efficient use all year round. Whether it’s time for a routine cleaning or you suspect an issue that needs inspecting, we’re ready to assist. Contact us today to schedule your chimney service!

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Smoking back

There are many fireplaces that seem to smoke back into the house no matter what is done. In our experience, the most common cause is that the fireplace simply needs to be cleaned. This is especially likely if the fireplace has gotten worse over time, that is, the smoking back is worse now than it used to be.

Several other possible causes of smoking back are problems with the damper, chimney cap, grate, firewood, or structural problems with the chimney itself. At Chimney Clean Company, we do a full inspection with every cleaning, or we can also do just the inspection if the chimney doesn’t need to be cleaned. This inspection is designed to reveal any causes of smoking back.

Broken chimneys

In the Bay Area, many chimneys were broken in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Usually, these chimneys are broken at or near the roof line, although sometimes they can be broken further down, even at the ground level.

We are fully licensed masonry contractors. We rebuild broken chimneys. If they are broken at the roof line, this usually entails taking the chimney part of the way down brick by brick, installing steel reinforcing bars, getting an inspection from a city inspector, then rebuilding the chimney back up around the steel rebar.

Missing mortar or damaged bricks

Over time, many chimneys develop places that are missing mortar between bricks, or damaged bricks, either inside the firebox or on the outside of the chimney. These areas can usually be repaired, either by replacing the missing mortar or replacing the bricks themselves. Items such as these can be dangerous because they can allow flames, sparks or hot gases to enter the structure of the house.

Water entry

Sometimes the metal that seals the chimney at the roof, called “flashing”, will come loose or develop leaks. In this case, water sometimes comes into the ceiling of the room and causes water spots and stains on the sheet rock. This flashing should be repaired before the water causes more damage.