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Avatar for Fred's Chimney Magic
Fred's Chimney Magic
2027 Stewart Ave
4.82(
1,611
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Approved Pro
Fred's Chimney Magic
2027 Stewart Ave
4.82(
1,611
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
89 local quotes requested

EXPERTS ON CHANNEL 7, CABLE NEWS AND DAILY NEWS! 1437 REVIEWS ON ANGIE'S LIST! NO COMPLAINT WITH BBB OR CONSUMER AFFAIRS! (CALL 800 696-7668 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE) LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL LINERS AND CAPS. 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS. (3 tour) VETERAN ARMY MILITARY POLICE. EXFIRE FIGHTER. REPAIRED APPROX. 1/3 OF ALL NYC FIRE DEPARTMENTS. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! PRIOR CONSULTANTS FOR BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND THE AMERICAN GAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. "WE ARE GENTLEMEN WHO CARE" (read our reviews) THANK YOU!

"Great! Nice people, communicative, efficient."

Lisa T on July 2024

EXPERTS ON CHANNEL 7, CABLE NEWS AND DAILY NEWS! 1437 REVIEWS ON ANGIE'S LIST! NO COMPLAINT WITH BBB OR CONSUMER AFFAIRS! (CALL 800 696-7668 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE) LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL LINERS AND CAPS. 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS. (3 tour) VETERAN ARMY MILITARY POLICE. EXFIRE FIGHTER. REPAIRED APPROX. 1/3 OF ALL NYC FIRE DEPARTMENTS. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! PRIOR CONSULTANTS FOR BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND THE AMERICAN GAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. "WE ARE GENTLEMEN WHO CARE" (read our reviews) THANK YOU!

"Great! Nice people, communicative, efficient."

Lisa T on July 2024


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Certified Chimney Service Inc
1600 N Ocean Ave
4.37(
164
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Certified Chimney Service Inc
1600 N Ocean Ave
4.37(
164
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
74 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Thank you for viewing our business profile. We are certified by the CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE of AMERICA (csia.org) and are A rated by the BETTER BUSSINESS BUREAU. Owner, Charles McCarthy, is the longest CSIA CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN, and LICENSED MASTER SWEEP, by the NATIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP GUILD, and NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. Certified Chimney is a full-service chimney cleaning company. No job is too big or too small. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service. We are experts in everything and anything related to your chimney. Our family-owned business has been in the chimney industry for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on offering premium customer service to our valued customers along with professional advice. We stay current on safety codes and regulations, as well as innovative tools and products for chimneys and fireplaces, so we can recommend the very best for our customers. We service residential as well as commercial. We offer free written estimates on any kind of repair. Currently we service Nassau County, Suffolk County and the 5 Boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Fairfield County.

"I was very pleased with the work that was done by this company. Initially I thought that I only needed a chimney cap installed, but after a careful inspection of my chimney, it was found that a crumbling and deteriorating lining of my chimney interior wall had occurred leaving a potentially dangerous situation in my house. I was actually shown the damage so I could determine for myself the extent of the problem. The company installed a new lining and chimney cap in a short period of time, leaving a clean work area. The workmen were extremely polite and answered all my questions thoroughly. I would definitely recommend them for chimney work."

Lynn B on November 2018

Thank you for viewing our business profile. We are certified by the CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE of AMERICA (csia.org) and are A rated by the BETTER BUSSINESS BUREAU. Owner, Charles McCarthy, is the longest CSIA CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN, and LICENSED MASTER SWEEP, by the NATIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP GUILD, and NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. Certified Chimney is a full-service chimney cleaning company. No job is too big or too small. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service. We are experts in everything and anything related to your chimney. Our family-owned business has been in the chimney industry for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on offering premium customer service to our valued customers along with professional advice. We stay current on safety codes and regulations, as well as innovative tools and products for chimneys and fireplaces, so we can recommend the very best for our customers. We service residential as well as commercial. We offer free written estimates on any kind of repair. Currently we service Nassau County, Suffolk County and the 5 Boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Fairfield County.

"I was very pleased with the work that was done by this company. Initially I thought that I only needed a chimney cap installed, but after a careful inspection of my chimney, it was found that a crumbling and deteriorating lining of my chimney interior wall had occurred leaving a potentially dangerous situation in my house. I was actually shown the damage so I could determine for myself the extent of the problem. The company installed a new lining and chimney cap in a short period of time, leaving a clean work area. The workmen were extremely polite and answered all my questions thoroughly. I would definitely recommend them for chimney work."

Lynn B on November 2018


Avatar for North American Chimney & Gutter Corp.
North American Chimney & Gutter Corp.
129 Fifth Ave
4.44(
281
)
Approved Pro
North American Chimney & Gutter Corp.
129 Fifth Ave
4.44(
281
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
40 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

We are a chimney and gutter company that prides itself on our customer service, and we stand behind our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We do all phases of chimney cleaning, work & repair including any and all types of masonry construction. We also handle all phases of gutter repair and fabrication of new gutters, including soffit and fascia construction/repair.

"I signed a contract with North American Chimney on February 1st. I was provided an estimate on the spot and was happy to get a project started. The first appointment was canceled due to a blizzard. On the rescheduled date, I notified the receptionist there was snow and ice on the roof, and was told, “we work in these conditions all the time”. The installer arrived, and said it was too icy. I was fine, and rescheduled. On the third attempt, I again called and said, it seemed “icy to me”. The receptionist said they would make the decision when they arrived. Upon arrival, the installer said it was dangerous and he would prefer to reschedule. I agreed. He called the owner in front of me, and said, “the owner does not want us on the roof”. This was an outright lie. It was the installer’s decision. When he hung up the phone, I inquired why he did that. “It’s just easier that way to say it was you”. On the fourth attempt, the chase cover, and two caps were installed. The roof was clear, but it was bitterly cold. I asked if that would prevent any caulk from curing; “we work in all type of weather”. I thought it was finally done. Two days later, the garage was flooded with a white, milky water. I collected nearly four gallons of water in buckets. When I called, I was told the installer said I had another issue on the roof and that was the problem. I said, it is definitely your issue. After some back and forth, I was able to get an appointment. When the installer arrived, he was rude and accusatory. That was, until he saw the collection of white water, and when I pointed to the two flues in the garage, and sunlight was visibly shining in. The appointment was clearly tense, and I was glad when they were done. Following the replacement of the roof, there was a downpour with wind, and leak appeared on the ceiling upstairs. At first, the obvious culprit was the roofer. That was, until I got up and inspected the quality of the chase cover/cap installation. (see attached pictures). After several hours, we proved the roof was not the issue, and I called North American Chimney. The receptionist said she would pull the paperwork and get back to me. I told her, the original installer made me uncomfortable and I wanted someone else from the company to correct the problem. She agreed. The next day, I was told by receptionist, the owner said the original installer would have to repair the situation. As was communicated to me “I had no alternative then to give him the option to fix it”. Two days, later, with no further communication, not even to schedule the original installer, I called and indicated I would take care of this myself. It is very unfortunate that with this company, the word of the customer has no value. I’ve had to defend myself that issues the installer left truly existed, and also, I’m told that I have no alternative but to have an installer come to my house and generate a tense situation. At no time did the owner reach out and try to resolve the situation. See the pictures. This is what $3000 of materials and installation looks like, and now I’m left to deal with it. And by the way, the website’s primary screen says, “Honesty, integrity, and Reliable Service with a 100% Money Back Guarantee”. I wonder if that will happen."

David F on May 2019

We are a chimney and gutter company that prides itself on our customer service, and we stand behind our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We do all phases of chimney cleaning, work & repair including any and all types of masonry construction. We also handle all phases of gutter repair and fabrication of new gutters, including soffit and fascia construction/repair.

"I signed a contract with North American Chimney on February 1st. I was provided an estimate on the spot and was happy to get a project started. The first appointment was canceled due to a blizzard. On the rescheduled date, I notified the receptionist there was snow and ice on the roof, and was told, “we work in these conditions all the time”. The installer arrived, and said it was too icy. I was fine, and rescheduled. On the third attempt, I again called and said, it seemed “icy to me”. The receptionist said they would make the decision when they arrived. Upon arrival, the installer said it was dangerous and he would prefer to reschedule. I agreed. He called the owner in front of me, and said, “the owner does not want us on the roof”. This was an outright lie. It was the installer’s decision. When he hung up the phone, I inquired why he did that. “It’s just easier that way to say it was you”. On the fourth attempt, the chase cover, and two caps were installed. The roof was clear, but it was bitterly cold. I asked if that would prevent any caulk from curing; “we work in all type of weather”. I thought it was finally done. Two days later, the garage was flooded with a white, milky water. I collected nearly four gallons of water in buckets. When I called, I was told the installer said I had another issue on the roof and that was the problem. I said, it is definitely your issue. After some back and forth, I was able to get an appointment. When the installer arrived, he was rude and accusatory. That was, until he saw the collection of white water, and when I pointed to the two flues in the garage, and sunlight was visibly shining in. The appointment was clearly tense, and I was glad when they were done. Following the replacement of the roof, there was a downpour with wind, and leak appeared on the ceiling upstairs. At first, the obvious culprit was the roofer. That was, until I got up and inspected the quality of the chase cover/cap installation. (see attached pictures). After several hours, we proved the roof was not the issue, and I called North American Chimney. The receptionist said she would pull the paperwork and get back to me. I told her, the original installer made me uncomfortable and I wanted someone else from the company to correct the problem. She agreed. The next day, I was told by receptionist, the owner said the original installer would have to repair the situation. As was communicated to me “I had no alternative then to give him the option to fix it”. Two days, later, with no further communication, not even to schedule the original installer, I called and indicated I would take care of this myself. It is very unfortunate that with this company, the word of the customer has no value. I’ve had to defend myself that issues the installer left truly existed, and also, I’m told that I have no alternative but to have an installer come to my house and generate a tense situation. At no time did the owner reach out and try to resolve the situation. See the pictures. This is what $3000 of materials and installation looks like, and now I’m left to deal with it. And by the way, the website’s primary screen says, “Honesty, integrity, and Reliable Service with a 100% Money Back Guarantee”. I wonder if that will happen."

David F on May 2019


Avatar for Flue Tech Inc
Flue Tech Inc
463 Livingston St
4.61(
1,106
)
Approved Pro
Flue Tech Inc
463 Livingston St
4.61(
1,106
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
161 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Flue Tech, Inc is your chimney and venting expert. With over 20 years of experience, our technicians provide everything your chimney and vents need. Don't have one company build your fireplace and another clean it. Let Flue Tech Inc take care of you. We can do the intricate brick work your home requires. From tuck pointing to repairs to full builds, we do it all!Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Flue Tech, Inc. has established a business relationship with our clients that will last a lifetime. Flue Tech is family owned and operated and growing every day. We have the resources to work in the tri state area and still provide personal one on one service to our clients. Our techs attend chimney conferences whenever possible; where they obtain even more industry knowledge. Flue Tech is fully insured and licensed. Copies of both are always on board and ready for the clients inspection.

"Not very good. He came and look at it. Change some wires. I'm not sure if he was very knowledgeable with my fireplace. The switch that turn it on and off, he removed it completely and not said anything. I also had two switches which he took my part with them and left the panel with a hole in, where the switch show through. Never told me he was taking it out or told me that he is taking them. He show me the bill on his IPhone and I had sign it. With no info on it about service. After he left, called them to explain the bill. I asked for the receipt from them. I received it bill but it was not itemized for the service."

joseph r on July 2019

Flue Tech, Inc is your chimney and venting expert. With over 20 years of experience, our technicians provide everything your chimney and vents need. Don't have one company build your fireplace and another clean it. Let Flue Tech Inc take care of you. We can do the intricate brick work your home requires. From tuck pointing to repairs to full builds, we do it all!Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Flue Tech, Inc. has established a business relationship with our clients that will last a lifetime. Flue Tech is family owned and operated and growing every day. We have the resources to work in the tri state area and still provide personal one on one service to our clients. Our techs attend chimney conferences whenever possible; where they obtain even more industry knowledge. Flue Tech is fully insured and licensed. Copies of both are always on board and ready for the clients inspection.

"Not very good. He came and look at it. Change some wires. I'm not sure if he was very knowledgeable with my fireplace. The switch that turn it on and off, he removed it completely and not said anything. I also had two switches which he took my part with them and left the panel with a hole in, where the switch show through. Never told me he was taking it out or told me that he is taking them. He show me the bill on his IPhone and I had sign it. With no info on it about service. After he left, called them to explain the bill. I asked for the receipt from them. I received it bill but it was not itemized for the service."

joseph r on July 2019


Avatar for Island Chimney Service
Island Chimney Service
1650 Sycamore Ave
3.76(
29
)
Approved Pro
Island Chimney Service
1650 Sycamore Ave
3.76(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
25 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Island Chimney Service Corp. provides cleaning for oil and gas chimneys, fireplaces, wood burning and pellet stoves. We replace caps, liners, masonry, dampers and smoke pipes. We also do flashing, water proofing, tarring and safety inspections for many realtors and home inspectors. All of our stainless steel products have a lifetime guarantee. The liners that we utilize are built with maximum strength and durability. The smooth wall liner will deliver up to 20% greater draft over equal size of corrugated pipe. We handle both residential and commercial properties. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our timeliness, pricing and quality makes us "Heights Above The Rest."

"Excellent"

Gopaul S on November 2023

Island Chimney Service Corp. provides cleaning for oil and gas chimneys, fireplaces, wood burning and pellet stoves. We replace caps, liners, masonry, dampers and smoke pipes. We also do flashing, water proofing, tarring and safety inspections for many realtors and home inspectors. All of our stainless steel products have a lifetime guarantee. The liners that we utilize are built with maximum strength and durability. The smooth wall liner will deliver up to 20% greater draft over equal size of corrugated pipe. We handle both residential and commercial properties. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our timeliness, pricing and quality makes us "Heights Above The Rest."

"Excellent"

Gopaul S on November 2023


Avatar for The Chimney Bros LLC
The Chimney Bros LLC
15 Lowell St
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
The Chimney Bros LLC
15 Lowell St
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

The Chimney Bros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Dee and his crew were very polite clean and professional! They showed up on time started my chimney repair in the morning and finished the same day! Even offered a follow up free cleaning ! Paid 1500 for what I needed done. I highly recommend these gentlemen to anyone looking for any chimney repair done on their home thank you so much"

nelson t on March 2025

The Chimney Bros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Dee and his crew were very polite clean and professional! They showed up on time started my chimney repair in the morning and finished the same day! Even offered a follow up free cleaning ! Paid 1500 for what I needed done. I highly recommend these gentlemen to anyone looking for any chimney repair done on their home thank you so much"

nelson t on March 2025


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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
246 Waverly Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
246 Waverly Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
169 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Serving the Tri-State Area, Shamrock Chimney will provide you with a dedicated approach to ensure your chimney is kept clean and safe. Our team provides chimney solutions for every problem, protecting homes from dangers of leaking chimneys and flues. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

"excellent and quick"

JOSEPH L on February 2025

Serving the Tri-State Area, Shamrock Chimney will provide you with a dedicated approach to ensure your chimney is kept clean and safe. Our team provides chimney solutions for every problem, protecting homes from dangers of leaking chimneys and flues. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

"excellent and quick"

JOSEPH L on February 2025


Avatar for Neupaul Contracting II Corp
Neupaul Contracting II Corp
44 Colorado Ave
4.94(
121
)
Approved Pro
Neupaul Contracting II Corp
44 Colorado Ave
4.94(
121
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Paulie was awesome. He messaged me as soon as he saw the job and offered to come first thing this morning - which was awesome, given that we had ANOTHER bird fly down the chimney yesterday. Paulie was professional, incredibly experienced and offered a very fair price. He told me what the quote was and offered to do the work on the spot, which was kind of wild since it was pouring. He got soaked and didn't care in the least because he said this is just what happens in his field. I would hire Paulie again in a heartbeat."

Karla F on August 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Paulie was awesome. He messaged me as soon as he saw the job and offered to come first thing this morning - which was awesome, given that we had ANOTHER bird fly down the chimney yesterday. Paulie was professional, incredibly experienced and offered a very fair price. He told me what the quote was and offered to do the work on the spot, which was kind of wild since it was pouring. He got soaked and didn't care in the least because he said this is just what happens in his field. I would hire Paulie again in a heartbeat."

Karla F on August 2024


Avatar for Fred's Chimney Magic, Inc.
Fred's Chimney Magic, Inc.
2027 Stewart Avenue
4.73(
367
)
Approved Pro
Fred's Chimney Magic, Inc.
2027 Stewart Avenue
4.73(
367
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

REASONS TO CHOOSE US! 800 696-7668. No complaints with BBB & Consumer Affairs. 1,439 "A" Rated Reviews on Angie's List. Consultants on ABC News, CABLE News and DAILY News. Ex-Firefighter, ARMY VETERAN, NY State WMA Member. Prior Consultant for the Brookhaven National Laboratories. Prior Consultant for the American Gas Assoc. Laboratories. Certified Chimney Professionals. Certified by the Hearth Foundation in Washington D.C. Member of the Fire Science & Technology Educators Assoc. Member of the New York State Chimney Guild. Member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Member of the National Fire Protection Assoc. and Member of the Oil Heat Institute..................We did not get here by being expensive or shady!

"The job was scheduled right away and was done 2 days after the estimate. Mike and the crew did an excellent job repairing the front stoop of the house. It almost looks like an entirely new stoop, if it were not for using the same slate and bluestone and railing. It was all done in one day, too. Very professional."

Amy W on April 2025

REASONS TO CHOOSE US! 800 696-7668. No complaints with BBB & Consumer Affairs. 1,439 "A" Rated Reviews on Angie's List. Consultants on ABC News, CABLE News and DAILY News. Ex-Firefighter, ARMY VETERAN, NY State WMA Member. Prior Consultant for the Brookhaven National Laboratories. Prior Consultant for the American Gas Assoc. Laboratories. Certified Chimney Professionals. Certified by the Hearth Foundation in Washington D.C. Member of the Fire Science & Technology Educators Assoc. Member of the New York State Chimney Guild. Member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Member of the National Fire Protection Assoc. and Member of the Oil Heat Institute..................We did not get here by being expensive or shady!

"The job was scheduled right away and was done 2 days after the estimate. Mike and the crew did an excellent job repairing the front stoop of the house. It almost looks like an entirely new stoop, if it were not for using the same slate and bluestone and railing. It was all done in one day, too. Very professional."

Amy W on April 2025


Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions
Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions
5.00(
1
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Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions
Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Choose Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions for unparalleled craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to excellence. With a team of skilled professionals, we bring expertise to every project, ensuring quality installations, meticulous masonry work, and reliable foundation repairs. Our dedication to customer satisfaction sets us apart.

"Great job. No complaints. Done quickly"

terri L on May 2024

Choose Apex Masonry Roofing Solutions for unparalleled craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to excellence. With a team of skilled professionals, we bring expertise to every project, ensuring quality installations, meticulous masonry work, and reliable foundation repairs. Our dedication to customer satisfaction sets us apart.

"Great job. No complaints. Done quickly"

terri L on May 2024

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Chimney sweeping services FAQs

While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.

You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:

  • What is your process for cleaning chimneys?

  • How long will the process take?

  • Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?

  • Will you do a chimney inspection, too?

  • Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?

  • Will you need access to my roof?

The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.

In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.

The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.

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