![]() While performing the cleaning, both technicians inspect and make notes on the condition of the chimney and appliance, to be included in your complimentary 16 point report. When the chimney is clean, they move on to cleaning the interior firebox, damper and smoke shelf with a hand brush and the high powered chimney vacuum. ![]() With the damper closed and the specialized vacuum running, the team works together to sweep each section of the chimney until the entire length of the chimney is cleaned. When both chimney sweeps are ready, the chimney cleaning begins. While one of our chimney sweeps is setting up inside your home, our other chimney sweep is outside setting up our ladder to access the top of the chimney and bringing all the tools, brushes and chimney rods needed to the top of the chimney. This specialized vacuum is equipped with a very fine filter to ensure no soot dust enters the home as the chimney cleaning is being done. Floor protection is put in place, and our specialized high powered chimney cleaning vacuum and other tools are set up. Our chimney sweeps will need full access to your fireplace so they can close it off to ensure no ash or soot will come into your home as they do the chimney cleaning. In these circumstances, although it may take a little longer, we will perform a complete chimney cleaning from inside. However, in some cases there may be a concern over safe access to the roof or chimney, or weather may pose a risk. ![]() The chimney cleaning is usually done from the top down. When our chimney cleaners arrive at your home, they will do a safety assessment to ensure it is safe to clean the chimney. ![]()
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