When You Need a Professional Chimney Sweep in Charlotte, NC, Look No Further
As a family owned and operated business, we have made it our goal to treat each of our customers with respect and professionalism. Because of our commitment to excellent customer service, our technicians undergo certification and ongoing training and education. Since 1989, we’ve been serving the fine folks of Charlotte and surrounding areas, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built.
Chimney Sweeping
All chimneys, including your furnace chimney, need to be inspected regularly to prevent the buildup of soot and creosote. If you skip regular chimney cleaning in Charlotte, NC, you run the risk of allowing dangerous levels of this buildup to accumulate on the walls of your chimney. Not only could this cause a flue blockage, forcing toxic fumes back into your living space, but creosote is highly flammable and can erupt into a chimney fire, which is dangerous and costly.
Our standard sweeping includes the use of brushes to remove deposits on the chimney walls. We use a high-powered HEPA filtered vacuum to prevent soot and debris from entering your home and causing a mess.
Mechanical cleaning is a more intensive clean, required for level II and level III inspections. By using electrically powered rotary wire brushes, plastic cables, and chains, a mechanical cleaning can remove hard creosote or glaze deposits.
Chimney Inspection Services
When you need a good, hard look at what’s up your chimney, we’ve got what it takes. If you are buying or selling a home, or aren’t sure of the state of your chimney because it hasn’t received regular maintenance, call us for a thorough level I, II, or III inspection. While a level I inspection comes with a cleaning, we also utilize state-of-the-art technology. Additional parts of our inspection services include an internal video evaluation, draft diagnosis, and a smoke test.
You need a chimney inspection for:
- Home closing transactions
- Commercial properties
- Historical conditions
- Post chimney or structural damages
Chimney Re-Lining and Restoration
Having your chimney re-lined can increase its strength, often without the need for external renovation. Our technicians have been trained in installing a tough, durable, and strengthening U.L. listed lightweight concrete formula manufactured by Golden Flue. This product bonds to your existing chimney structure and drastically minimizes heat transfer because of its natural insulating properties. Not only will Golden Flue liner dramatically reduce water and smoke condensation, which develops with the use of oil, gas, and wood stoves, but it is also ideal for use with modern high-efficiency oil and gas furnaces and boilers. In addition to Golden Flue, we also offer stainless steel liners.
When your chimney needs repair, we can do that too. We excel at chimney re-pointing brickwork to remove deteriorating mortar and replace it with new mortar for strength and durability; applying flashing to waterproof the joints where they penetrate the roof; and applying Saver Water Repellants™, which will significantly reduce water penetration into masonry 99.9%. Saver Water Repellants™ is also 100% permeable, allowing water vapors to escape. This comes with a 10 year warranty. Contact us for more details!
Chimney Caps and Supplies
We offer a wide variety of chimney caps, or spark arrestors, in copper and stainless steel. These toppers to your chimney keep out animals from making themselves at home in your chimney (such as squirrels, raccoons, and birds) as well as prevent debris like leaves and pine needles from getting into the flue. Chimney caps also reduce some wind-induced downdrafts and keep out the rain. In short, a chimney cap will go a long way to slowing the deterioration of your chimney. We’ll measure and install your chimney cap and will also guarantee the use of the best materials.
Air Duct and Ventilation Cleaning
If you have an air conditioner and a furnace, you’ve got air ducts and a ventilation system. Those ducts and ventilation systems can become clogged with pollutants. In fact, your indoor air can be 70 times more polluted than outdoor air! Dust, dirt, pollen, and animal dander are all known allergens, but add mold, fungi, and bacteria to the mix and you’ve got an unhealthy environment. Proactive cleanings on a regular basis using our truck-mounted duct cleaning vacuum that pulls up to 16,000 cubic feet per minute will help you breathe easy year round.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vents clogged with lint are a fire hazard. We can eliminate the fear of spark-induced fires by cleaning your dryer vent annually.
Gutter Cleaning
Removing debris, like leaves, dirt, pine needles, birds’ nests, and grass, allows rain water and snow melt to be directed away from your home’s foundation. This can save you a lot of money in repairs and damage control. We’re happy to do the dirty work for you.
