Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Inspections In Geist IN
A clean chimney is the best way to prevent a house fire. That’s why Indiana fire officials along with the Chimney Safety Institute of America recommend homeowners clean their chimneys before the cold weather arrives. In addition, the intense heat from a chimney fire can also cause extensive damage to masonry, pipes, wiring and other parts of the home. If you live in Geist IN or any of the surrounding Hamilton County communities, Call Chimney Solutions of Indiana to schedule your chimney cleaning and inspection and keep your family safe this winter.
Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is an important safety component. It helps to prevent smoke, carbon monoxide and other fumes from contaminating the air inside your home. Although your chimney may look like it is in good shape, you still need an annual chimney inspection. During an inspection, our certified chimney sweep will visually inspect the entire chimney and flue structure. The technician will look for creosote, cracks, damages and other abnormalities that could pose a safety hazard to your home or occupants.
When it comes to chimneys and fireplaces, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. That’s because an annual inspection can repair small problems before they have a chance to develop into more extensive and costlier repairs. Our chimney sweeps are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
Geist IN Chimney Sweep and Cleaning
Creosote can be especially dangerous. Creosote is a thick and tarry substance that is naturally produced during the combustion process. Creosote forms in both wood-burning, and to a lesser extent, in gas fireplaces. While much of the creosote along with soot, smoke and other contaminants are vented through the chimney, some of the creosote residue sticks to the flue and the walls inside the chimney. Because it is highly flammable, an accumulation of an 1/8” inch or more of creosote significantly increases the risk of a chimney fire. Our certified chimney sweeps in Geist IN will thoroughly clean the chimney and flue removing creosote, soot and other debris.
Homeowners in Geist, Hamilton County and throughout the northeastern communities of metro Indianapolis know that the certified Chimney Sweeps at Chimney Solutions will take great care in ensuring their chimneys and fireplaces are clean and safe for use all season long. In addition to our extensive chimney cleaning, our technicians will also check the chimney for water leaks, cracked masonry, worn out components and other problems that can potentially become a health hazard.
Chimney Service FAQs
Many of our customers in Hawthorn Hills, Pine Bluff, Tremont and Woods Edge want to know how long it takes to inspect and clean the chimney. Generally, most chimney inspections and cleanings can be completed in about 45 minutes to an hour. However, if it has been quite some time since your last sweep, or if there has been repairs or other modifications, it can take longer.
The best time of year for homeowners throughout Geist, Feather Cove, Oakland Woods and Windermere Point to schedule an annual chimney inspection and cleaning is in the spring or fall before we start to experience colder weather. This will allow us to get your heating appliances ready for use when its time to heat your home for the long winter.
