Ashburn's Trusted Chimney Sweep Service Provider

Your comprehensive chimney and heating appliance service needs are covered at Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning, with offerings such as:

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Relining

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Restorations

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Waterproofing

Stove Installation

Chimney Leak Detection

How Do We Stand Out Among the Rest?

We understand that you lead a busy life and work tirelessly to keep your home in pristine condition. That is why Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning goes above and beyond to ensure that our visit is undetectable, except for a satisfied smile and a clean chimney. We take great care to lay down drop-cloths upon arrival to maintain your floors' cleanliness and utilize industrial-strength vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may be present during sweeping.

Along with maintaining a clean environment, we apply sophisticated video scanning technology to assess your chimney's condition before and after our services. This method guarantees that we detect all problems.

Engage Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning for your chimney services and experience the skills of certified technicians, a thorough and spotless cleaning job, innovative chimney inspection, and detailed documentation of the process, including before and after.

Ashburn, VA homeowners acknowledge our exceptional integrity and craftsmanship. Each service vehicle is manned by a knowledgeable chimney technician and a supporting apprentice. Our technicians, with their years of experience, are wholeheartedly committed to excellence.

Keep Your Home Safe: The Importance of Chimney Sweeping

It might sound simple, but chimney sweeping is a complex process that requires an expert's care and attention to detail in order to be done right. It is key to keeping your chimney functioning and your home and family safe.

Your chimney's purpose is to safely contain and eliminate harmful substances produced by burning fuel, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, when you use your fireplace or stove. However, debris and creosote accumulate over time, leading to blockages and fires. A qualified Virginia chimney sweep will effectively and securely remove this buildup, allowing your chimney to work as intended.

To ensure safety and save money in the long run, chimney sweeping is an affordable and important aspect of preventative maintenance.

Annually, chimneys that are regularly used should be cleaned and inspected, while even those used infrequently should be checked and swept at least once to ensure they work safely and effectively.

Prepping for your chimney sweeping appointment is effortless:

For a full day before your appointment, refrain from having a fire in your fireplace.

Remove furniture and breakable items from the area near your stove or fireplace, placing them several feet away.

We request you to keep your pets in another room, not close to the work area.

It should take your chimney sweep approximately an hour to an hour and a half to finish the job, during which your technician will:

Check both interior and exterior of your chimney's accessible parts.

Examine factory-constructed units for cracks.

Employ special brushes for chimney sweeping.

Assess the chimney liner for missing joints, gaps, and cracks.

Use our hand tools for a thorough scrub of your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper.

Sweep away ashes to keep firebox clean.

Detach the grate from the fireplace or stove, then brush it.

Check for any fire safety hazards.

Chimney sweeping with brushes and rods remains a traditional practice, even with the progress of chimney tools over the years.

Choosing a Chimney Sweep: What to Look For

The chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, which means anyone can acquire a couple of tools and brushes and declare themselves qualified. This can lead to a costly mistake if you hire the wrong team.

Proper maintenance can help prevent many chimney fires and fireplace issues, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their inadequate repair work can worsen problems and dangers. We've had to assist homeowners who've been scammed by some of these unprofessional companies.

Given the multitude of chimney sweep companies in the region, you might wonder about the unique aspects of their education, training, experience, and standards.

Not every chimney sweep company shares the same concern for your long-term safety, which is unfortunate. When making a choice between Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning or another, ensure they have the proper licensing, insurance, and certification for chimney and fireplace maintenance.

Right off the bat, make sure the company possesses a license and insurance, and it's always suggested to ask for references. On top of that, consider CSIA certification when searching for Virginia chimney sweep services.

Aiming to ensure homeowner safety and protection against fire risks, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit organization overseen by volunteer industry professionals. Since the 1980s, they have been accomplishing this by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.