Chimney Sweeping & Inspections In Goochland, VA
Has it been longer than a year since your chimney was cleaned and inspected? If so, now is the time to schedule these important services. Chimney Saver Solutions provides certified chimney sweeping and licensed chimney inspections in Goochland, VA, and the greater Richmond, VA area.
There Are Two Reasons to Have Your Chimney Swept
The art of chimney sweeping has been around for centuries. Modern chimney sweep technicians use a variety of brushes, scrubbers, solvents, and high-powered vacuums to accomplish two things.
1. Remove Creosote
Creosote builds up when smoke condenses in a chimney flue. Whether it’s sticky, flaky, puffy, or solid, creosote is highly flammable. In fact, ignited creosote is the #1 cause of reported chimney fires each year in Goochland, VA, and across the rest of the state.
In addition to being flammable, creosote is also acidic. Over time, it can begin to eat away at your chimney liner, allowing intense heat, flames, and deadly carbon monoxide to escape.
Chimney sweeping effectively removes creosote from your flue.
2. Remove Debris
All kinds of debris can get into a chimney without a protective chimney cap. Examples:
- Leaves
- Twigs
- Falling fruit
- Small animals that build nests
- Small animals that occasionally die inside the flue
All this debris can narrow the flue, causing smoke and combustion gases to back up into your home. Flue debris can also cause hard-to-start, hard-to-maintain fireplace fires.
Chimney sweeping removes debris. A proper chimney cap keeps the debris out in the first place.
Chimney Inspections in Goochland, VA
We include a basic chimney safety inspection with chimney sweeping jobs. This inspection looks at all readily accessible areas of your chimney and fireplace system, including:
- Chimney cap/chase cover
- Chimney crown
- Masonry structure
- Chimney flashing
- Flue liner
- Fireplace damper
- Firebox
We know how to spot early signs of problems so you can get them resolved before they become dangerous and expensive.
Specialized Chimney Inspections
Our licensed inspectors also perform specialized inspections when you’re adding a new appliance to draft through the chimney, replacing the chimney liner, or otherwise modifying the system.
You also need a specialized inspection if you’re selling your home in Goochland, VA, or buying a new one. We provide complete real estate chimney inspections.
A final reason to have your chimney inspected is when damage is suspected or known. In cases of severe damage, such as a lightning strike or a devastating chimney fire, we’ll remove parts of the chimney structure to assess the extent of the damage and determine the best way to fix it.
Chimney Problems Are Progressive
Annual chimney inspections are important because chimney problems are progressive, starting small and becoming larger and more widespread over time. It’s best to spend a little money now on a small problem than to spend a lot of money later on one that’s gotten out of hand.
Call Your Local Virginia Chimney Sweep Professionals
If it’s time for a chimney sweep and inspection, it’s time to call Chimney Saver Solutions. We serve all of Goochland, VA, and Goochland County, VA, with certified chimney cleaning and inspection services to help your chimney operate more safely and efficiently.
Reach a chimney expert by phone or through our contact form.
