Project description
I own a single-family house with a wood-burning fireplace that has not been professionally serviced in a couple of years, and with cold weather approaching I want it checked and cleaned before we start lighting fires again. Last winter I noticed a faint smoky smell drifting back into the living room on windy days, and there is visible dark buildup around the damper when I look up with a flashlight, so I would rather deal with this now than discover a problem mid-season.
What I am looking for is a full mobile chimney sweep and inspection visit at my home. I need the flue swept to remove soot and creosote, the smoke chamber and damper checked, the crown and cap inspected from the roof if it is safe to access, and the firebox looked over for cracked brick or damaged mortar joints. I would also appreciate a simple explanation of what a Level 1 versus Level 2 inspection covers, since I am not sure which one applies to a chimney that has not been used heavily but also has not been inspected in a while.
The most important deliverable for me is a written safety report I can keep on file: what was found, whether the chimney is safe to use this season, any repairs recommended, and photos if you take them during the inspection. I plan to keep this with our home maintenance records and may need to show it to our home insurance provider, so it should be clear and professional rather than just a verbal thumbs-up.
Please bring your own drop cloths and dust containment equipment, since this is a lived-in home with carpet near the hearth. I am flexible on scheduling during weekday mornings or Saturdays, and I can provide roof access if needed, though I would prefer someone who carries their own ladder. Budget reflects a standard single-flue residential sweep plus inspection and a written report, not a full masonry repair job. If the inspection turns up something more serious, I am open to a separate quote for repairs, but for this job I just need the sweep, the inspection, and the documentation done properly before the first cold snap hits.
What I am looking for is a full mobile chimney sweep and inspection visit at my home. I need the flue swept to remove soot and creosote, the smoke chamber and damper checked, the crown and cap inspected from the roof if it is safe to access, and the firebox looked over for cracked brick or damaged mortar joints. I would also appreciate a simple explanation of what a Level 1 versus Level 2 inspection covers, since I am not sure which one applies to a chimney that has not been used heavily but also has not been inspected in a while.
The most important deliverable for me is a written safety report I can keep on file: what was found, whether the chimney is safe to use this season, any repairs recommended, and photos if you take them during the inspection. I plan to keep this with our home maintenance records and may need to show it to our home insurance provider, so it should be clear and professional rather than just a verbal thumbs-up.
Please bring your own drop cloths and dust containment equipment, since this is a lived-in home with carpet near the hearth. I am flexible on scheduling during weekday mornings or Saturdays, and I can provide roof access if needed, though I would prefer someone who carries their own ladder. Budget reflects a standard single-flue residential sweep plus inspection and a written report, not a full masonry repair job. If the inspection turns up something more serious, I am open to a separate quote for repairs, but for this job I just need the sweep, the inspection, and the documentation done properly before the first cold snap hits.
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