Professional chimney sweeping and inspections are two of the best ways to ensure your chimney operates safely and efficiently.
Dubuque Fireplace & Patio provides certified chimney sweeping and licensed chimney inspections for our customers in Savanna, IL, and across Carroll County, IL.
Here’s why these two services are so important.
A Dirty Chimney Is a Dangerous Chimney
When a wood fire burns, its smoke condenses in the chimney flue. The result is creosote, a highly flammable substance that’s responsible for the majority of reported chimney fires in the Savanna, IL, area each year.
In addition to being flammable, creosote is acidic and can gradually eat away at your chimney liner and other surfaces of your chimney and fireplace system.
Chimney sweeping is the only way to remove creosote safely and correctly. Our technicians have undergone extensive training to earn professional certifications from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), the gold standard for chimney and fireplace service personnel.
We have the tools, equipment, and know-how to remove not only creosote but also any tree or animal debris that may have gotten into your chimney flue. Buildups of this debris can narrow the drafting passage and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your home.
(Note: a proper chimney cap will keep debris – and also rain and snow – out of your chimney. We install custom chimney caps.)
The Chimney Cleaning Process
Our crew takes great care to protect your home while cleaning your chimney. We’ll clear a space in the work area and cover nearby furnishings and items with drop cloths.
As we clean the chimney, we’ll run high-powered vacuums to contain soot, dust, and debris. Our policy is to leave your home in the same condition it was in when we arrived.
Chimney Inspections Savanna, IL
Annual chimney inspections can save your chimney and possibly your home. Our licensed inspectors can spot early signs of damage and malfunction you may not have noticed and get to work making the right repairs.
Basic chimney inspections cover all readily accessible areas of your chimney and fireplace system. If we find problems, we'll explain them to you and offer recommendations for resolving them. Most of our Savanna, IL, customers have their chimneys inspected at the same time they’re being cleaned.
Other Chimney Inspections
The basic safety inspection is known as a “Level 1” inspection. We also offer Level 2 and Level 3 chimney inspections. All levels are outlined and described by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Level 2
This inspection is needed when:
- You’re selling your home
- You’re making alterations to your chimney system
- A chimney fire or other event is thought to have caused damage
Level 3
Severely damaged chimneys require a Level 3 inspection to understand the cause and extent of the damage fully. This inspection typically involves removing parts of the chimney and adjacent home materials to get at the problem.
The Help Your Chimney Needs
If it’s been more than a year since your last chimney sweep and chimney inspection, now is the time to schedule these important services. Count on the certified professionals at Dubuque Fireplace & Patio to do these jobs right the first time while taking care of your chimney as if it were our own.
Give us a call to learn more about chimney cleaning, chimney inspections, chimney repairs, and related services in Savanna, IL. You can also get in touch through our contact form.
