Chimneys

Trust the Professionals for Complete Chimney Maintenance and Repairs

From repair to cleaning, chimneys need maintenance to work safely. Even chimneys that aren’t often used can develop creosote build-up, have malfunctioning dampers, or cracked flue tiles. These can lead to dangerous, costly repairs if not caught before you begin using your fireplace. Nothing’s better on a cold night than the radiating warmth of a fire. It’s even better when you can enjoy it safely, knowing that your chimney has been tended to by professionals like CBS Chimney Sweepers. Why worry about creosote build-up or clogged caps when you can let an expert ensure problem-free functionality?

Chimney Inspections

The first step in the proper care of your chimney is an inspection. Using a chimney that hasn’t been inspected involves more risk than just causing costly damage. Small problems become bigger ones when left unchecked. A chimney inspection also involves checking the amount of creosote and soot. Did you know creosote can ignite without a spark if the temperature rises high enough? It builds up in every sort of wood-burning chimney, even pellet stoves. Left to collect, it can ignite from everyday usage and lead to a chimney fire, or even a house fire. Rather than call one company for chimney inspection, another for cleaning, and another for repairs, just call CBS Chimney Sweepers — we will handle it all.

Our Inspection Methods:

  • Level I is a visual inspection of the entire chimney system.
  • Level II is a visual and camera-aided inspection of the chimney system and the surrounding house structure.
  • Level III inspection includes opening the most accessible parts of your chimney for a complete internal review.

Chimney Cleaning

Whether you have a fireplace or a free-standing wood or pellet-burning stove, you need to have the chimney cleaned. Having served the Albuquerque, NM area for over 45 years, CBS Chimney Sweepers knows every type of chimney that can be installed and cleaned. We know how to clean it, inspect it, repair it, and answer your questions.

Cleaning Creosote Build-Up

Creosote is a by-product of organic smoke that can build up inside of the flue. It can be flaky, sticky or fluffy, but it’s extremely flammable and highly dangerous in any form. With a creosote build-up in any chimney, an uncontrolled fire is always possible.

Cleaning Soot from Vents

Cleaning out the soot that accumulates over vents allows air to circulate freely. Your chimney will function more effectively if it’s not struggling against years’ worth of soot clogging the vent system. If a chimney doesn’t receive regular cleaning, it can take a two to three-stage chemical wash as well as a manual brush cleaning to clear the soot and creosote, a more costly service than regular cleanings.

Schedule Maintenance Cleaning of Your Chimney or Stove

Although chimneys and free-standing wood and pellet stoves are not used in the warmer months of the year, that doesn’t mean it isn’t vital to have them inspected and cleaned before their first use. If anything, it’s even more important to have regular maintenance done on chimney to catch problems before they turn into a crisis. CBS Chimney Sweepers is the professional chimney service ready to do that for you.

Chimney Sweeping – Consider Preparing for the Fall and Winter

With over 45 years in business, the technicians at CBS Chimney Sweepers are experienced and trained in the hearth industry. We know how chimneys are designed, built, and what’s required to keep them in safe, fully functional shape. Take advantage of pre-planning and get your chimney inspected and swept before fall arrives.

Creosote Buildup Removal

Creosote is a substance that occurs when wood smoke cools below 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Gases given off by the burning process congeal into a thick, gummy substance (creosote) or cool into a liquid that can coat the interior of a chimney flue. With three graduating stages—light and fluffy, hard and crunchy, sticky and tar-like—it can progress quickly unless cleaned out. All forms of creosote are extremely flammable. It can result in a chimney fire that can turn into a house fire very quickly. Having a professionally done chimney sweep cleans out soot and creosote, keeping your home safe.

Expert Chimney Sweeping Techniques

Scrubbing a giant brush up and down the chimney doesn’t clean out the cap at the top nor will it touch the smoke shelf or clear off the damper. CBS Chimney Sweepers utilizes commercial HEPA vacuums and specialized brushes to present you with a clean, safe chimney. An expert chimney sweeper like CBS Chimney Sweepers will give you a clean, fully functional, safe chimney. Don’t risk your home’s safety! An improperly cleaned or neglected chimney can result in a house fire. Get expert help with a call to CBS Chimney Sweepers.

Chimney Repairs

A chimney handles a lot of intense heat and smoke and contains open flame. It should be in good condition to do that safely. But a lot of people don’t think to have their chimneys inspected for damage due to natural wear and tear. Not only does untended minor damage reduce the efficiency of the chimney, it also puts you and your home at risk for a house fire. That’s why CBS Chimney Sweepers are ready to complete a quality inspection and professional repairs to any issue that may arise with your chimney.

Schedule a Chimney Inspection to Identify Issues that Need to be Repaired

Don’t risk your home and your family’s safety! Schedule a chimney inspection with CBS Chimney Sweepers to let you know what parts are looking worn. We will also help identify when a part needs to be repaired. CBS Chimney Sweepers can repair issues like:

  • Cracks in metal fireboxes
  • Broken/cracked flue liners
  • Split brick replacements
  • Stucco repairs/patches on chimneys
  • Replacement of broken zero clearance panels
  • Damper repairs or replacement
  • Chimney cap installation or replacement
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Let professionals handle your chimney inspection, cleaning, sweeping, and repairs. Put your safety first and call us at 505-884-8666 to schedule your chimney services.

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