Sweeps & Inspections: What’s the Difference?

How important is it to have a chimney sweep and inspection every year? The answer is important. After a burning season, your fireplace and chimney can get pretty grimy. Burning wood creates a black, tarry substance called creosote. Over time, this creosote builds up and can cause potential risks for a chimney fire. Booking an annual chimney sweep will clean out any debris as well as the creosote that has built up.

An inspection, on the other hand, is what it is called. Similar to an annual check-up for your health, an inspection will check for any issues that may arise with your chimney.

Let us dig in deeper as to what you would expect with these two services from Fire N’ Stone

Chimney Sweep:

Our professional chimney sweep will come out to your home. They will prepare the surfaces around the room where the fireplace is. We will drape all the furniture and flooring around the fireplace. This is to protect your property from getting soot on it. We will bring all the appropriate equipment to complete the sweep. This would include professional brushes that will tackle any build-up of creosote. If your chimney has a curve, we will bring appropriate extensions to accommodate it. Once the job is complete, our technicians will clean up all the creosote, soot, and any debris that has been collected. We will then inform you of any repairs that should be considered.

Chimney Inspection:

An inspection can be performed at the same time as the chimney sweep, or you can schedule it for another time. There are different levels of inspection. Feel free to contact our representatives to discuss this with them. It is recommended by the National Fire Protection Association to hire a professional chimney sweep to conduct a chimney inspection annually. You will want to make sure that they are familiar with local codes. On inspection, our professional technician will come into your home, taking care to protect your home. We will drape all your furniture and the surrounding area. It is important to have an inspection yearly if you heavily use your fireplace. Our technician will identify any potential issues that need attention. We will look for structural damage, leaks, cracks, and blockages. Our technicians will leave you with a report of what they found. They will give you suggestions as to what might need to be taken care of. An inspection is important to alert you of any situations that may make your home a reason for concern. Chimney fires or carbon monoxide leaks are prevented if issues are found on inspection.

Is It Time for a Chimney Sweep? Call Fire N’ Stone Today!

If it has been a while since you had a chimney sweep inspection, now is the time to contact Fire N’ Stone. You can depend on us for all your fireplace needs.

We are a family-owned and operated business in central New Hampshire. We are the experts folks call upon for fireplaces, custom stone, and chimneys. We offer you years of experience in design, sales, installation, and service for all of your chimney, fireplace, and stone needs.