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We’re Chimney Works. Since 2001 we have provided chimney sweep & chimney inspection services to the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky areas.
We serve the Greater Cincinnati Area, within 50 miles of Cincinnati.
A Level 1 Inspection is included with every sweep. Scheduling online takes only 30 seconds and no credit card is required.
Your chimney sweep should be an inspection too. So how do you know if your chimney sweep is qualified to properly clean and inspect your chimney? Thankfully, the CSIA helps train and certify chimney sweeps. A certified technician will be able to make recommendations that will keep your family safe. These recommendations are based on the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes and standards. Using a company with certified technicians will give you peace of mind all year long.
A licensed chimney sweep will not only clean the chimney of built-up creosote, but will alert you to defects in the flue or firebox that cause safety concerns.
A cap with a screen should be present on the chimney to prevent rain, snow and birds and animals from entering the chimney.
The condition of the bricks and mortar should be inspected. The bricks exposed to weather need to be reset or the mortar may need repointing.
The flue liner should be inspected for excessive creosote buildup or cracked flue tiles. The leading cause of fires from wood-burning fireplaces, inserts or wood stoves is partially burned fuel (creosote) deposited on the walls of the chimney flue.
If your fireplace has glass doors, the gasket material around the door opening should be inspected. Defective gaskets should be replaced to ensure proper operation of the fireplace. If you have an insert or a wood stove, the gasket is responsible for making the unit airtight. Defective gaskets can cause an excess air can leak into the firebox creating an over fire condition, which may permanently damage the appliance
If applicable, the blower of your fireplace should be cleaned. Excessive dirt will shorten the life of the blower and create a potential fire hazard.
A professional should check for deteriorated or broken brick in the lining of the firebox. Replacement of the bricks may or may not be necessary depending on the severity of the damage.
Both the Chimney Sweep Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend an annual chimney inspection for a reason: They prevent fires from occurring. According to a landmark study completed in 2013, over 20,000 fires related to Fireplace & Chimneys occur annually.