Enhance Fireplace Performance with Plymouth Chimney Sweeping

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

Masonry Repairs

Stove Installation

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Relining

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Repairs

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

What Makes Us Stand Out From the Others?

Your busy life and dedication to a beautiful home are well-understood by us at Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning. In order to ensure we leave only a smile on your face and a safe, healthy chimney, we take several precautions. We lay drop-cloths the moment we step into your home, keeping your floors clean, and utilize industrial-strength vacuums to clear any debris or soot that might come loose during sweeping.

Our cleanliness is complemented by the use of advanced video scanning technology to document your chimney's condition both prior to and following our services. This ensures no issues are missed, and you can view the immediate results of our visit.

When you choose Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning for your chimney, you're getting trained and certified technicians, an impeccably clean job, a state-of-the-art chimney inspection and documentation of the process with the before and after.

In Plymouth, MA, homeowners recognize our exceptional craftsmanship and integrity. Every service vehicle is staffed with a skilled chimney technician and an assistant. Our technicians, with years of experience, are all committed to delivering excellence.

Understanding the Value of Chimney Sweeping

Chimney sweeping can seem elementary, but it's a detailed operation that demands the care of a specialist to be done properly, and it's fundamental to the maintenance of your chimney's performance and the well-being of your home and family.

Whenever you use your fireplace or stove, your chimney is keeping harmful substances that result from burning fuel - gases, smoke, particles, minerals - safely contained. But over time, debris and creosote moves up your chimney and can lead to blockages and fires. A trained chimney sweep will thoroughly and safely remove this allowing your chimney to do its job properly.

Inexpensive chimney sweeping is a significant part of preventative maintenance that not only keeps you safe but also saves you money in the long run.

Each year, chimneys in frequent use should be cleaned and examined, but even rarely-used chimneys should receive at least one inspection and sweeping to ensure they work safely and correctly.

Simply ready yourself for your chimney sweeping appointment:

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

Make sure to move furniture and breakable items several feet away from your stove or fireplace area.

Please confine your pets in another room that is away from 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:

Inspect your chimney's interior and exterior in accessible areas.

Investigate factory-built units for potential cracks.

Sweep chimneys effectively with special brushes.

Check your chimney liner, searching for cracks, gaps, and missing joints.

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

Sweep up ashes for a well-kept firebox.

Remove the grate, then brush it, for a fireplace or stove.

Investigate fire safety hazards.

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

Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Chimney Sweep

The chimney sweeping industry isn't regulated federally, so anyone can buy some tools and brushes and claim to be capable. Unfortunately, hiring an unqualified team can lead to costly mistakes.

Proper chimney maintenance can avert numerous fires and fireplace issues, while problems and hazards can be escalated by unqualified chimney sweeps and their second-rate repair work. We've even had to come to the rescue of homeowners who've been conned by some of these unqualified businesses.

With a multitude of chimney sweep companies to choose from, discerning the differences in their education, training, experience, and standards can be difficult.

Sadly, long-term safety isn't a priority for every chimney sweep. When selecting a company, such as Bristle & Broom Chimney Cleaning or another, ensure they are licensed, insured, and certified to take care of your chimney and fireplace.

To begin with, validate the company's licensure and insurance, and it's always a sensible idea to inquire about references. Additionally, aim to find CSIA certification in Massachusetts chimney sweep services.

With a focus on homeowner safety and fire hazard protection, the non-profit Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is governed by volunteer industry professionals. They have been promoting this cause since the 1980s through the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.