Expert Chimney Sweep Services Now Available in Kent

Discover comprehensive chimney and heating appliance services at 365 Chimney Sweeps, featuring:

Fireplace Installation

Masonry Repairs

Stove Installation

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Restorations

Chimney Leak Detection

Chimney Sweeping

Chimney Relining

How Do We Set Ourselves Apart From the Rest?

Your busy schedule doesn't go unnoticed. We at 365 Chimney Sweeps strive to leave no evidence of our visit, except for your satisfaction and a spotless chimney. From the second we step into your home, we take precautions by laying drop-cloths to maintain your floors' cleanliness before and after our service. We employ industrial-strength vacuums to ensure any debris or soot that arises during sweeping is eliminated.

Alongside maintaining cleanliness, we deploy advanced video scanning technology to record your chimney's condition before and after our services. This process ensures that we discover all problems, and you can witness the immediate impact of our visit.

By entrusting your chimney to 365 Chimney Sweeps, you'll benefit from highly trained and certified technicians, a perfectly clean service, a cutting-edge inspection, and detailed documentation of the process from start to finish.

The integrity and craftsmanship we demonstrate have resonated with Kent, WA homeowners. Our service vehicles each include a knowledgeable chimney technician and an apprentice. All our technicians, armed with years of experience, are firmly dedicated to achieving excellence.

The Necessity of Chimney Sweeping for Home Safety

The task of chimney sweeping may seem straightforward, but it's a comprehensive process that calls for an expert's handling to be done accurately, and it's imperative for maintaining the performance of your chimney and the safety of your household and loved ones.

Using your fireplace or stove results in your chimney handling harmful byproducts from burning fuel, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, by containing and removing them safely. Debris and creosote can build up over time, causing blockages and fires. A Washington chimney sweep professional, trained in this field, will remove these hazards thoroughly and safely, enabling your chimney to function correctly.

As a low-cost and vital part of preventative maintenance, chimney sweeping can offer safety and long-term money-saving benefits.

For chimneys that are used regularly, annual cleaning and inspection are necessary, but even chimneys that are rarely used should be examined and swept at least once to guarantee safe and proper operation.

Preparing for your chimney sweeping appointment is easy:

Hold off on having a fire in your fireplace for at least one day prior to your appointment.

Create a safe distance around your stove or fireplace by moving furniture and breakable items several feet away.

Please confine your pets in another room that is away from the work area.

In approximately an hour to an hour and a half, your chimney sweep should complete the task, and your technician will perform the following:

Investigate the reachable parts of your chimney's interior and exterior.

Examine factory-constructed units for cracks.

Chimney sweep with special brushes.

Check your chimney liner for cracks, gaps and missing joints.

With our hand tools, clean your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper effortlessly.

Eliminate ashes and tidy up the firebox.

Get rid of the grate and brush it in a fireplace or stove.

Determine if fire safety hazards exist.

The long-established practice of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods has persisted, even with changes in chimney tools.

Essential Criteria for Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Chimney sweeping is not subject to federal regulation, which means anyone can acquire a couple of tools and brushes and assert their qualifications. However, hiring an unfit team can be an expensive mistake.

By ensuring proper maintenance, it's possible to avert many chimney fires and fireplace issues, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their unsatisfactory repair work can aggravate problems and dangers. We've even had to help homeowners who've been victimized by some of these unskilled organizations.

When faced with the many chimney sweep companies in the Kent region, you may find yourself curious about the differences in education, training, experience, and standards among them.

Regrettably, not every chimney sweep company prioritizes your long-term safety. Regardless of whether you pick 365 Chimney Sweeps or a different provider, ensure they are licensed, insured, and certified to handle your chimney and fireplace.

In the beginning, verify that the company is licensed and insured; also, it's a great idea to request references. Don't forget to check for CSIA certification in Washington chimney sweep services.

The purpose of the non-profit organization Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), which is managed by volunteer industry professionals, is to maintain the safety of homeowners and protect them from fire dangers. They have been achieving this goal since the 1980s by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.