Seattle Residents Enjoy Premier Chimney Cleaning Services

Chimney and heating appliance services are comprehensively offered at 365 Chimney Sweeps, including:

Chimney Relining

Chimney Inspections

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Leak Fix

Stove Installation

Chimney Restorations

Chimney Waterproofing

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Sweeps

In What Ways Are We Superior to the Rest?

At 365 Chimney Sweeps, we understand that maintaining a beautiful home requires a great deal of effort, especially when you're very busy. That's why we make it our priority to leave only your satisfaction and a clean, secure chimney as evidence of our visit. We ensure your floors stay immaculate by laying drop-cloths the moment we enter your home, and utilize industrial vacuums to clear away any debris or soot that may become loose during our sweep.

Besides focusing on cleanliness, we also employ modern video scanning technology to monitor your chimney's condition both before and after our services. By doing so, we ensure no problem goes unnoticed.

Choosing 365 Chimney Sweeps for your chimney ensures the skills of trained and certified technicians, an impeccably clean and comprehensive job, state-of-the-art chimney inspection, and documentation before and after the process.

The minds of Seattle, WA homeowners have been captured by our outstanding craftsmanship and integrity. A proficient chimney technician, along with an assistant, staffs each of our service vehicles. With years of experience, our technicians are unwavering in their pursuit of excellence.

The Crucial Role of Chimney Sweeping in Home Maintenance

The process of chimney sweeping might come across as easy, but it is an intricate procedure that requires a specialist's knowledge to be executed correctly, and it's indispensable for maintaining the efficient operation of your chimney and the protection of your home and family.

The chimney's role is to contain and remove harmful substances, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, resulting from burning fuel when your fireplace or stove is in use. Debris and creosote can accumulate over time, causing blockages and fires. A Washington chimney sweep professional will securely and comprehensively remove this buildup, ensuring your chimney works properly.

Chimney sweeping, an affordable and important aspect of preventative maintenance, can contribute to your safety and long-term financial savings.

Ensure that chimneys in regular use are cleaned and inspected yearly, while even those used less often should be swept and checked at least once to guarantee their proper and safe functioning.

It's simple to get ready for your chimney sweep appointment:

Wait at least 24 hours before your appointment to have a fire in your fireplace.

Ensure the area surrounding your stove or fireplace is clear by moving furniture and breakable items several feet away.

We recommend placing your pets in a separate room, distant from the work area.

Within about an hour to 90 minutes, your chimney sweep should finish the job, and the following can be expected of your technician:

Observe your chimney's accessible parts, both exterior and interior.

Inspect factory-built units: cracks detection.

With special brushes, sweep your chimney.

Verify there are no cracks, missing joints, or gaps in your chimney liner.

Take care of your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper by scrubbing them with our hand tools.

Remove all ashes before sweeping firebox.

Remove the grate, then brush it, for a fireplace or stove.

Identify fire safety risks.

Chimney sweeping with brushes and rods remains traditional, even amidst the transformation of chimney tools over time.

Chimney Sweep Selection: What to Look For

The absence of federal regulation in chimney sweeping allows anyone to purchase a few tools and brushes and claim qualifications. Sadly, hiring the wrong team for the job can result in a costly mistake.

Proper maintenance can help prevent many chimney fires and fireplace issues, but unqualified chimney sweeps and their inadequate repair work can worsen problems and hazards. We have even had to assist homeowners who have been scammed by some of these unqualified businesses.

The Seattle region is home to several chimney sweep companies, and you may be curious about the differences in education, training, experience, and standards between them.

It's disheartening to know that not all chimney sweeps are concerned with long-term safety. Before choosing a company, such as 365 Chimney Sweeps or any other, verify their licensing, insurance, and certification for chimney and fireplace services.

First things first, ensure that the company is both licensed and insured, and it's always wise to seek references. Keep in mind the significance of CSIA certification for Washington chimney sweep services too.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a non-profit organization governed by volunteer industry professionals, has the goal of keeping homeowners safe and protecting them from fire risks. They have achieved this since the 1980s by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.