As fireplace season comes to an end with the arrival of spring weather, your chimney may be low on your list of priorities. But now is the perfect time to schedule an inspection of your chimney, flue, and fireplace. You can avoid the hassle of making an appointment before you intend to use your fireplace again in the fall.

You should get your chimney inspected every year to make sure it is still safe to use. But what exactly does a chimney sweep evaluate during these appointments? Advanced Chimney Sweeps, a team of chimney professionals serving customers in Marietta, GA, describes what our experts look for during a standard chimney inspection.

Spotting Creosote Build-Up and Blockages

When you build a fire in your home, the burning wood produces smoke that exits through your flue and chimney. This smoke leaves a residue called creosote behind that can accumulate in the chimney.

Creosote is combustible, so if it builds up, it may pose a safety hazard to your home. When you schedule a chimney inspection, one of our professionals will make sure that your flue appears clean and without soot or creosote that could harm you or your house.

They will also look for blockages, such as nests from pests or animals, that could disrupt the smoke from your fireplace from flowing out of your home properly. If smoke cannot leave effectively through your ventilation system, it could infiltrate your home. This could cause damage to your property and risk health problems from inhaling toxic substances.

Identifying Structural Concerns in the Flue and Chimney

An inspection of your chimney will include an evaluation of both the interior and exterior structure of your home’s ventilation system. This includes the fireplace, smoke chamber, flue, and chimney caps. They can also check that the connections and appliances related to your chimney work without issue.

If the structure of your chimney is unsound, you could risk extensive damage to your house. A leak in your chimney may impact the way that smoke exits your home, but it could also allow rainwater inside your building which can cause property damage. If the chimney sweep notices a leak or other problem in your chimney, they can provide you with a free estimate for repair services.

For routine inspections, the chimney professional will not need access to your roof to complete their evaluation. They can employ video technology to get a thorough look at the structure of each part of your chimney.

Schedule Your Chimney Inspection in Marietta, GA Today

Advanced Chimney Sweeps offers chimney inspections, cleaning, and repairs to customers in the greater Marietta, GA area. Our chimney professionals can also provide liners and other products that can reinforce and enhance your chimney and fireplace. To get an estimate regarding chimney services at no cost to you, contact our office by phone at 770.884.6475. You can also reach a member of our staff online.