Philadelphia Residents Enjoy Premier Chimney Cleaning Services

Find all your comprehensive chimney and heating appliance service needs at Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning, including:

Chimney Leak Fix

Masonry Repairs

Stove Installation

Chimney Restorations

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Relining

Chimney Sweeping

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Inspections

What Marks Us as Different From 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.

In addition to cleanliness, our advanced video scanning technology helps us document your chimney's condition before and after our services.

Trained and certified technicians, an impeccably clean and thorough job, a cutting-edge chimney inspection, and before and after process documentation are all guaranteed when you pick Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning for your chimney.

The minds of Philadelphia, PA homeowners have been captured by our outstanding craftsmanship and integrity. A proficient chimney technician, along with an assistant, staffs each of our service vehicles. With years of experience, our technicians are unwavering in their pursuit of excellence.

Why Chimney Sweeping is So Important

While it may seem like a simple task, chimney sweeping is a detailed process requiring an expert's care to be done correctly, and it is vital for maintaining a functional chimney and the safety of your home and family.

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 Pennsylvania chimney sweep will effectively and securely remove this buildup, allowing your chimney to work as intended.

Ensuring your safety and saving you money in the long run, chimney sweeping is an affordable and significant part of preventative maintenance.

Annual cleaning and inspection are required for regularly used chimneys, but even chimneys used infrequently should be inspected and swept at least once to guarantee proper and safe functioning.

Arrange for your chimney sweeping appointment with ease:

Before your appointment, ensure no fire is lit in your fireplace for at least 24 hours.

From the vicinity of your stove or fireplace, move breakable objects and furniture several feet away.

Please keep your pets in another room, removed from the work area.

Expect your chimney sweep to take around an hour to 90 minutes for your technician to complete the job, and they will:

Observe your chimney's accessible parts, both exterior and interior.

Evaluate factory-built units for signs of cracks.

Sweep chimneys using special brushes.

Look for cracks, gaps, and missing joints in your chimney liner.

Tackle your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper with a scrub using our hand tools.

Sweep up ashes for a well-kept firebox.

For a fireplace or stove, remove and brush the grate.

Evaluate any fire safety hazards.

Despite advancements in chimney tools, brushes and rods are still used for chimney sweeping in a traditional manner.

What to Watch for When Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Chimney sweeping isn't controlled by federal regulations, so anyone can buy a couple of tools and brushes and profess their qualifications. Regrettably, employing the wrong team can lead to costly mistakes.

With correct maintenance, a lot of chimney fires and fireplace issues can be sidestepped, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their mediocre repair work can amplify problems and perils. We've even had to step in to help homeowners who've been swindled by some of these unprofessional firms.

With the abundance of chimney sweep companies in the Philadelphia vicinity, you could be wondering about the differences in education, training, experience, and standards among them.

It's unfortunate that not all chimney sweeps consider your long-term safety. When selecting a company, such as Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning or another, make sure they possess the required licenses, insurance, and certifications for chimney and fireplace maintenance.

Start by ensuring the company carries a license and insurance, and it's always a smart idea to gather references. Also, remember to look for CSIA certification in Pennsylvania chimney sweep services.

As a non-profit organization, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is supervised by volunteer industry professionals. Their goal is to promote safety for homeowners and shield them from fire risks, and they've done this by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential since the 1980s.