Cleaning a chimney may seem like a simple job, but it isn’t. Much damage can be done to the structure if the worker jumps into the task without the necessary training and equipment. Before you choose a chimney sweep to work at your Overland Park home, here are some things you need to know.
CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps Are the Best Choice
Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace provides Overland Park, KS, and surrounding areas with professional chimney technicians who have earned certifications through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
A CSIA-certified chimney sweep is a person who has devoted the time and energy to learning a vast amount of information about chimney venting and maintenance practices. This individual has studied materials from the CSIA as well as the National Fire Protection Association and passed a rigorous examination to be rightly titled a “CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep.”
What Jobs do Chimney Sweeps Perform?
Cleaning your chimney is the primary job. If you use a wood-burning fireplace at your Overland Park home, every time you start a fire, flammable creosote forms inside your chimney flue.
Removing creosote can be a tricky process. The substance may be hard, flakey or puffy. In every case, specialized brushes, rods, scrapers, solvents and vacuums are required to thoroughly remove creosote and keep your chimney liner and masonry safe in the process.
We also rid your flue of leaves, twigs, falling tree fruit, small-animal nests, dead small animals and other debris. These obstructions can hamper the drafting of smoke and cause it to back up into your home. The biggest concern with smoke is the carbon monoxide it carries. Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless, but it is known to be potentially fatal to humans and animals.
Overland Park Chimney Repairs
Along with chimney cleaning, our chimney sweeps perform all levels of chimney repairs to keep your chimney safe and efficient. A lot can go wrong with a chimney and its components, and only a skilled repair tech is able to diagnose the problem and undertake the necessary chimney repair tasks.
Our chimney repair work covers multiple areas:
Chimney bricks and mortar
Chimney liner and interior masonry
Chimney crown
Chimney cap/flue cover
Fireplace damper
Smoke chamber
Smoke shelf
Roof flashing
We offer these and many other chimney repairs throughout the Overland Park area all year long. When something is wrong, we’ll get it fixed fast.
Chimney Inspections
Annual chimney inspections are the best way to prevent huge expense on major chimney repairs and rebuilding down the line. Our certified inspectors look closely at your chimney system and its components to determine where early signs of trouble exist and then give you a report detailing what was found and what needs to be done about it.
Fireplace Installation & Heating Stove Installation
We install a lot of new fireplaces and heating stoves for our Overland Park customers. As with chimney sweep, repairs and inspection, installing a new heating appliance should only be done by personnel with extensive training and understanding of these appliances and their venting systems. Get your fireplace or stove installed right the first time with Fluesbrothers.
Choosing a Chimney Sweep in Overland Park
The person you hire to work on your chimney should carry CSIA certification and be able to discuss your chimney issues with you in a way you understand. Your chimney company should be licensed and insured and bring years of experience to the table for all chimney projects.
It will pay you many times over to hire a professional for chimney cleaning, chimney repair and chimney inspection instead of a local handyman or trying to do it yourself.
When it’s time for any type of chimney or fireplace service, count on our CSIA-certified technicians to exceed your expectations. Learn more about how we can help keep your chimney and home safe by calling (913) 236-7141.