Wolfeboro NH Chimney Sweep & Inspection
Routine chimney cleaning and inspections are essential to keep your fireplace and chimney running efficiently and protect your family against chimney fires.
When residents in Wolfeboro, NH, need expert chimney service, they turn to Fire N’ Stone because we’re a locally owned and operated company with decades of reliable service throughout New Hampshire.
Our certified experts will conduct a complete chimney inspection and alert you of any damage that requires immediate attention so you can fix it before it worsens, creating a potential for disaster.
Wolfeboro Chimney Cleaning Service
If you’ve neglected routine chimney cleaning or sweeping, here are reasons why you must make this part of your regular household maintenance routine.
Removes Creosote
When you burn wood in your fireplace, the smoke contains unburned wood particles that cool as they rise up through your chimney, causing condensation to form along its walls. This condensed material is called creosote.
In its initial form, creosote is a flaky residue that’s easy to remove; however, it develops into a sticky, tar-like substance that hardens if left alone for too long. Over time, this buildup thickens along the walls.
The dangers associated with creosote buildup are twofold: As it thickens, it reduces the airflow through the chimney, causing drafting issues and reduced fireplace performance. The second is that this substance is highly flammable because it’s made up of unburned wood byproducts. If the temperature in the flue reaches a certain level, it can ignite the creosote, causing a chimney fire.
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, “Most chimney fires are caused by a dirty chimney. And, if you’re thinking the temperature in the flue would have to get insanely hot for creosote to ignite, think again. Creosote can ignite at temperatures as low as 451 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Routine chimney sweeping keeps creosote from building up to dangerous levels and puts you at risk of a chimney fire.
Removes Obstructions
Creosote isn’t the only thing that can put you at risk of a chimney fire. Outside debris like leaves, twigs, and critter nests can block the flue, causing drafting issues, carbon monoxide, back puffing, and chimney fires.
Hiring a professional chimney sweep for annual maintenance keeps the flue free from these and other obstructions, so your chimney and fireplace run efficiently and safely.
Additional Benefits
Protection from fire and obstruction removal are two of the most important benefits you get from routine chimney sweeping, but there are many others as well, including:
- Prevents chimney corrosion
- Increases efficiency
- Reduces costly chimney repairs
- Reduces foul odors
- Protects against flue liner damage
- Ensures proper ventilation and drafting
Our Certified Chimney Cleaning Service
Fire N’ Stone carries industry-recognized certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Our technicians are experts in chimney safety, cleaning, and venting systems for home appliances like dryers.
We use state-of-the-art rotating brushes and scrubbers, cleaning solvents, and high-powered vacuums to remove creosote and other obstructions that can lead to damage and fire risk.
Our technicians perform a three-level inspection process recommended by the CSIA:
Level 1 Chimney Inspection:
We perform a complete visual chimney inspection to diagnose structural damage and imperfections that can lead to significant problems down the road.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection:
Our technicians also use advanced video imaging equipment to inspect the flue, which is helpful if you’re selling your home or suspect that you may have had a minor chimney fire that caused damage.
Level 3 Chimney Inspection:
A level 3 inspection involves assessing damage from a severe chimney fire or damage caused by weather or seismic event to see if there’s been structural damage and how to repair it.
We recommend annual chimney cleaning and inspection to our customers to ensure efficient fireplace and chimney operation and safety.
Call Us for Certified Annual Chimney Inspection & Cleaning
The average cost of chimney cleaning and inspection ranges between $150 and $400, which is a drop in the bucket compared to chimney repair resulting from a fire, costing thousands.
Fire N’ Stone’s experts are just a phone call away. We serve residents throughout Wolfeboro and Merrimack County, NH. Our crew works year-round, but we highly recommend scheduling chimney cleaning right after winter ends to prepare your chimney for the rest of the year.
Speak to one of our certified technicians by calling (603) 451-1222. At Fire N’ Stone, we do all the work ourselves and never subcontract any part of the project, so you can rest assured you’re dealing with people you know and trust.