CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Chimney sweeping is a necessity for every home owner who burns traditional wood fires in their fireplace. Hiring a company to sweep your chimney once per year is a preventive measure to diminish soot build up, and ultimately, prevent chimney fires. Our team at BB’s Bricks are experts in chimney sweeping. With years of experience, we understand the correct measures that need to be taken to ensure you can continue utilizing your fireplace while keeping yourself and your family safe. Our team takes a proactive approach is assessing what measures need to be taken to properly clean your chimney through our 21-point condition report. We grade based on satisfactory, unsatisfactory, or not applicable to set you up for safety and success now and in the future.
CHIMNEY
- Height
- Chimney Cap/Spark Arrestor
- Crown/Wash
- Brickwork/Mortar
- Flashing
- Flue Liner
- Moisture Resistance
FIREPLACE
- Smoke Chamber
- Damper
- Firebox/Grate
- Ash Container
- Spark Screen/Doors
- Tools/Gloves
- Hearth Protection
STOVE OR FIREPLACE INSERT
- Connector Pipe Condition
- NFPA/IRC Approved Flue Connection
- Installation/Thimble/Clearances
OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
- Fire Ext./Smoke Detectors/CO Alarms
- Gas/Oil Furnace Flue Liner
- Fire Escape Plan
If you utilize a gas or electric fireplace, it is still important to have your chimney expected periodically. Please contact us to request an assessment.