Cheltenham's Preferred Chimney Sweep Services: Quality You Can Trust

Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning provides comprehensive services for chimneys and heating appliances, such as:

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

Chimney Restorations

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Waterproofing

Masonry Repairs

Fireplace Installation

Stove Installation

Chimney Relining

What Factors Make Us Stand Out From the Rest?

At Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning, we acknowledge the tremendous effort you put into keeping your home looking fantastic, even with your busy schedule. We are dedicated to leaving no evidence of our visit, except for your pleasure and a well-kept chimney. We place drop-cloths as soon as we step into your home, ensuring your floors remain clean. Furthermore, we use industrial-strength vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may come loose during our sweep.

Not only do we prioritize cleanliness, but we also use state-of-the-art video scanning technology to examine your chimney's condition pre- and post-service. This technique allows us to catch any issues and lets you see the prompt results of our visit.

Get certified and trained technicians, a thorough and impeccably clean job, a modern chimney inspection, and documentation of the process when you choose Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning for your chimney.

Our reputation for craftsmanship and integrity has made us stand out among Cheltenham, PA homeowners. A knowledgeable chimney technician and an assistant staff each of our service vehicles. Committed to excellence, our technicians bring years of experience.

The Significance of Regular Chimney Sweeping

Chimney sweeping might look simple, but it's a thorough process that needs a professional's skill to be done accurately, and it's vital for the proper functioning of your chimney and the safety of your household and loved ones.

When using your fireplace or stove, the chimney is responsible for safely containing and removing harmful byproducts, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, resulting from burning fuel. As debris and creosote build up over time, they can cause blockages and fires. An experienced Pennsylvania chimney sweep will securely and comprehensively clean the buildup, enabling your chimney to perform its job efficiently.

The affordable and vital process of chimney sweeping can maintain your safety and help you save money in the long run.

Yearly cleaning and inspection should be conducted for chimneys used regularly, but even seldom-used chimneys need at least one inspection and sweeping to ensure their safe and proper functioning.

Setting the stage for your chimney sweeping appointment is simple:

Don't light a fire in your fireplace for at least 24 hours leading up to your appointment.

Shift any breakable items and furniture several feet away from the region around your stove or fireplace.

Please maintain distance between your pets and the work area, by placing them in another room.

Your technician will need around 60 to 90 minutes to complete the chimney sweep, and during this time, they will:

Look at the accessible areas of your chimney's interior and exterior.

Check for fissures in factory-built units.

Employ special brushes for chimney sweeping.

Confirm your chimney liner doesn't have gaps, cracks, or missing joints.

Using our hand tools, give your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper a thorough scrub.

Sweep your firebox, ensuring no ashes remain.

Take the grate out and brush it in a fireplace or stove.

Inspect for potential fire safety hazards.

The traditional technique of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods has been maintained, even as chimney tools have advanced.

Important Aspects When Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Chimney sweeping is not a federally regulated industry therefore, anyone can buy a couple of tools and brushes and say that they're qualified. But hiring the wrong company can be a costly mistake.

Proper maintenance can forestall many chimney fires and fireplace difficulties, but issues and threats can be magnified by unqualified chimney sweeps and their substandard repair work. We have even had to step in and support homeowners after they have been scammed by some of these unqualified firms.

As there are many chimney sweep companies to choose from, understanding the differences in education, training, experience, and standards can be challenging.

Unfortunately, your long-term safety isn't every chimney sweep's primary concern. When picking a company, whether it's Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning or another, make sure they are duly licensed, insured, and certified to look after your chimney and fireplace.

At the outset, make sure the company has the necessary license and insurance, and it's always recommended to ask for references. Moreover, pay attention to CSIA certification in Pennsylvania chimney sweep services.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit organization run by volunteer industry professionals, and its main goal is to maintain homeowner safety and defend against fire risks. Since the 1980s, they have accomplished this by granting the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.