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Dr. Sweep, Inc.
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Riga, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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"Randy did an excellent job with plenty of explanation re the tasks involved. A very personable & knowledgeable young man He also got on the roof to review the outside and top of the chimney and pointed out some issues with previous repairs that will need maintenance it the future. Would request him for any future chimney work"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
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Brandi's cleaning
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Riga, MI and surrounding areas

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I'm a single cleaner that loves cleaning as a hobby and to make others have a clean home when needed. I'm very particle but please inform me of what needs are needing met. I'm a very personal person with my customers and friends and have been cleaning for years and continue to do this service for others. I do personal and businesses also.

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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

Most roof leaks occur where shingles meet or where there are sealants or seams in the materials. This is common around skylights and at any point there is a break in the roof such as corners and edges. Roofing materials are incredibly strong and resistant when overlapping, but any change in that can cause gaps where water can enter.

Replacing older chimneys or fireplaces, like wood-burning stoves, with something more eco-friendly can actually increase the value of your home. Some homeowners opt to remove chimneys as they pursue LEED certification, which may also increase the value of your home. But in general, many potential buyers actually look for operational fireplaces in homes, so removing a chimney and fireplace could decrease your home’s value by up to $5,000.

Take a look at your roof shingles from the ground or from a ladder, and look for cracked or missing shingles, which are the most obvious signs of roof damage. You should also look for pockmarks from hail and blown debris, as well as blisters that could indicate a moisture issue or a problem with the installation. Inside your home, be on the lookout for water spots on the ceilings on your upper floor, as this is a clear sign of a roof leak.

The most obvious and severe sign of a roof leak is the presence of wet spots on your ceilings, specifically on the top floor of your home. You can also identify a roof leak from your attic if you see sagging insulation or if you notice mold growth or water stains on the rafters or the underside of the roof deck. From the street, look for cracked or missing shingles, moss growth, and shingles that are curling upward, all of which can suggest a leak.

Some people prefer to use connectors consisting of galvanized metal to replace the birdsmouth cuts on the rafter board. Common names for these metal pieces include hurricane ties and variable-pitch connectors. Making birdsmouth cuts is more cost-effective than purchasing these connectors for each rafter. However, because making large birdsmouth cuts to accommodate extra-wide exterior walls can weaken the rafter, a connector may be the better option in some cases.

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