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Chimney Cleaning
Chimneys have been a key asset to many homes for over 800 years. We have been sharing holidays and memories around the warming glow of fireplaces throughout generations. The first chimneys started to appear in Britain around 1200 and since then, the structure and safety of chimneys has come along way. Throughout time, they knew chimney cleanings were needed but, even now, most people don’t realize just how important it really is, not only for the safety of your chimney, but for the safety of your home as well.
Before chimney technology became more advanced, chimneys would be cleaned by “climbing boys. They would chisel off flammable smoke by-product called creosote. This was a very dangerous profession, not only for reasons of being stuck in the chimney but creosote is a cancerous substance. Thankfully, chimneys are now cleaned with a variety of tools. Everything from the good old brush and rods, to mechanical rotary cleaning systems designed to remove even the worst creosote. There is also modern dust control systems to keep the process of cleaning your chimney, as tidy as possible.
When a professional enters your home, such as those at A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps, he will take you through the standard steps that are designed to ensure the best inspection and cleaning of every portion of your chimney. These highly trained technicians will document each step of the inspection and cleaning so they can properly evaluate and communicate the condition of your chimney in a way that is professional and understandable to the homeowner. A professional will not only gather the information regarding the condition of your chimney, but will also present it to the homeowner and reinforce any advice with not only pictures of the problem areas but sections of the applicable fire codes to further ensure that safety is the main priority. The information that is included in these invoices is very important and all repairs that are listed could affect the safety and sanctity of your home and should be fixed in a timely fashion.
