There are many reasons to have your chimney inspected by a professional chimney sweep. If you suspect something is wrong with your chimney or you may see signs of water damage around it, an inspection is required. Chimney inspections aren’t something to be undertaken by an amateur with no training and experience. Why? Read on.
Qualified Chimney Sweeps in Madison, WI
Our National Fireplace Institute (NFI) trained and experienced chimney sweeps can see things you can’t. Without the requisite training, it’s like reading a different language without taking classes. Our certified chimney experts in Madison, WI, can examine your chimney and instantly tell if it has issues. A landscaper, handyman, or roofer can’t provide you with a legitimate inspection. Don’t let any of the aforementioned types of business inspect your chimney. Not only could they get it wrong, but they could miss signs that it may be ready to collapse.
Our Madison, WI, Chimney Sweeps Use Specialized Equipment
You can count on our chimney sweeps not only to have the training to inspect your chimney but also to have specialized equipment as well. In order to get a better look at the inside of your chimney, we use video cameras designed to be used in the low light of a chimney. With the cameras, we can detect issues with your chimney that we could not do otherwise. We can tell the amount of creosote that has built up inside your chimney with video inspections.
Creosote
Creosote is a highly flammable substance that clings to the inside of your chimney. Every time you burn logs, it produces more creosote. Inspections allow us to know what kind of brush and solution is needed to remove it. If we feel that there is more to be investigated, we will inspect the areas of your chimney that are not readily accessible. We are thorough in our inspections, and that includes the use of video equipment.
Chimney Inspections Can Be Lifesaving
It may seem a bit dramatic to say that inspections can be lifesaving, but in Madison, WI, where we frequently use our fireplaces, the presence of unknown issues could lead to disaster. We have already spoken about creosote; it is the number one cause of chimney fires in the United States and Canada. If left undetected, creosote could end up burning down your house. Another deadly occurrence that can happen with a fireplace that is not inspected is blockages.
Things such as bird’s nests, a mass of leaves or pine needles, and debris can all block the flow of smoke and deadly gases out of your chimney. That means that if you are unaware of a blockage and you use your fireplace, deadly carbon monoxide, a tasteless and odorless gas, can flow back into your home, poisoning or killing your family and pets. Our chimney sweeps will know when there is an obstruction and inform you before removing it. Remember to keep a carbon monoxide detector fifteen feet away from your fireplace.
Let Us Inspect Chimney
Now, you understand the importance of having your chimney inspected. Chimney Specialist Incorporated can thoroughly inspect your chimney and give you peace of mind. If you live in Madison, Verona, Oregon, or McFarland, call us at 608-929-4887 or fill out our simple contact form. One of our chimney experts will be happy to schedule an inspection.
