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

We provide a range of chimney and heating appliance services at Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning, including:

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Sweeping

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Relining

Stove Installation

Chimney Restorations

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

What Makes Us Unique Compared to the Rest?

We at Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning appreciate your efforts to maintain a beautiful home despite your busy schedule. Our aim is to leave no trace of our visit, except for your satisfaction and a well-functioning chimney. To ensure this, we cover your floors with drop-cloths upon arrival and utilize industrial-strength vacuums to eliminate any debris or soot that might be released during sweeping.

We don't just focus on cleanliness; we also make use of high-tech video scanning technology to document your chimney's condition before and after our services. This ensures that we catch every problem.

When you pick Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning for your chimney needs, you can count on the expertise of certified technicians, an exceptionally clean job, advanced chimney inspection, and complete documentation of the process, from start to finish.

In the eyes of Denver, CO homeowners, our integrity and craftsmanship make us stand out. We ensure a skilled chimney technician and an assistant are on board each of our service vehicles. Our technicians, backed by years of experience, are fully committed to excellence.

The Necessity of Chimney Sweeping for Home Safety

Chimney sweeping may come across as an easy task, but it's an intricate process that needs a specialist's attention to be done right, and it's essential in maintaining the proper functioning of your chimney and ensuring the safety of your home and family.

When utilizing your fireplace or stove, the chimney's task is to safely contain and remove harmful byproducts of burning fuel, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals. Over time, debris and creosote can accumulate, creating blockages and fires. A skilled Colorado chimney sweep professional can safely and thoroughly eliminate these obstructions, ensuring your chimney works correctly.

Chimney sweeping is not only affordable but also an important aspect of preventative maintenance, contributing to your safety and long-term financial savings.

Chimneys that are regularly used require annual cleaning and inspection, but even infrequently used chimneys should be inspected and cleaned at least once to ensure they function safely and correctly.

It's simple to get ready for your chimney sweep appointment:

Do not ignite a fire in your fireplace at least 24 hours ahead of your appointment.

Furniture and breakable items should be moved several feet away from the area near your stove or fireplace.

We ask you to place your pets in a different room, removed from the work area.

It will take your chimney sweep around 60 to 90 minutes to finish the job, and your technician will perform the following tasks:

Scrutinize your chimney's accessible interior and exterior parts.

Observe factory-built units for crack signs.

Sweep your chimney employing special brushes.

Examine the chimney liner, checking for missing joints, gaps, and cracks.

Clean your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper using our hand tools.

Sweep your firebox, ensuring no ashes remain.

Remove and brush the grate.

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

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.

A significant number of chimney fires and fireplace concerns can be evaded through proper maintenance, while the involvement of unqualified chimney sweeps and their sub-par repair work can heighten problems and risks. We have even had to rescue homeowners who have been duped by some of these unqualified companies.

The numerous chimney sweep companies can make it challenging to grasp the differences in education, training, experience, and standards. What criteria should be taken into consideration when hiring a chimney sweep?

Regrettably, some chimney sweeps don't focus on your long-term safety. When selecting a company like Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning or another, make certain they possess the required licensing, insurance, and certification for your chimney and fireplace needs.

In the beginning, verify that the company is licensed and insured; also, it's a great idea to request references. Don't forget to check for CSIA certification in Colorado chimney sweep services.

A non-profit organization, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is directed by volunteer industry professionals. Their mission is to safeguard homeowners against fire risks, and they've achieved this since the 1980s by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.