Chimney Sweep Services in La Mesa CA

La Mesa homeowners have relied on Chimney Sweeps Inc. since 1985 to keep their chimneys clean and safe. One of the most important ways we do this is with professional chimney sweeping. Here are some things you’ll want to know about our approach to this age-old art.

Chimney Fires in La Mesa, California

Chimney fires happen more often than people realize in La Mesa and other San Diego County communities. Most of them are small and go out before the homeowners notice them. Others are big, blazing events that can’t be missed. Even the smallest fires can cause damage to chimney liners, interior masonry and home building materials. Proper chimney sweeping is the very best way to reduce the chance of any kind of chimney fire.

What Is a Chimney Sweep?

Many years ago, the term “chimney sweep” was given to individuals who cleaned chimneys. The name is also used to refer to the work itself.

Our La Mesa chimney sweep services focus on two areas:

1. Removing flammable creosote to prevent chimney fires and acidic interior chimney damage

2. Removing obstructions such as, tree and animal debris that will narrow the flue and can cause smoke and deadly carbon monoxide to back up into your home

Chimney sweeping done by our trained technicians involves the use of special brushes, cleaning rods, scrapers, commercial vacuums and powerful solvents to safely remove creosote and debris buildups.

What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide

Smoke carries carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas that’s extremely toxic to people and animals. When a chimney can’t draft properly, smoke and carbon monoxide can enter the living areas of a home. Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for many deaths and health issues every year; some of these are chimney-related. We don’t want this to happen to you. A clean chimney is the first line of defense against carbon monoxide in your La Mesa, CA, home.

Chimney Sweep for Flue Obstructions

Chimney flues can become obstructed by:

• Leaves, twigs, falling fruit and other tree debris
• Nests built by squirrels, birds, raccoons and other small animals
• Excess creosote and soot buildup

As noted, when a flue becomes narrowed, smoke and carbon monoxide can back up into your La Mesa home. Additionally, because of a sluggish draft, wood won’t burn aggressively or completely, leading to problems like a smoky fireplace. This results in excess smoke in your home and more dangerous combustion gas production.

Obstruction problems from debris are solved by installing a proper chimney cap at the top of your chimney. Our technicians can do this work.

La Mesa Chimney Inspections

Chimney sweep service always includes a licensed chimney inspection. We recommend that you have your chimney inspected once a year so you can know about early signs of damage and malfunction and see to the repairs before big problems result.

Your San Diego County Chimney Sweep Experts Are Standing By

When it’s time to have your La Mesa chimney cleaned, trust the experts at Chimney Sweeps Inc. to do it right. Reach a chimney professional today at (619) 593-4020, or get in touch with our handy online contact form.