Are you looking forward to the cooler months ahead, spending time snuggling with your family in front of the glow of a warm fire? If so, you may not think much about the state or health of your chimney. After all, out of sight, out of mind, right?
The folks at Chimney Pro are excited for colder weather, too, but they also understand the perils that may lay hidden in your chimney. For example, over the summer months and years of use all types of wear and tear may occur. From broken chimney tiles and rusted flues to cute woodland creatures that have been calling your chimney home for the past six months – all of these issues can mean trouble for you.
The good news is, you don’t have to worry yourself to death about what is going on inside your chimney. When you call Chimney Pro for chimney inspections in Geraldine, AL, you can have peace of mind that your chimney is free from issues and ready to keep you and your family warm this winter.
When you call for a chimney inspection, trained, certified technicians will arrive at your home with the tools and equipment to safely inspect every component of your chimney. While they are looking for signs of damage or issues inside the fireplace and chimney, they can also provide a thorough chimney cleaning to get it ready for the upcoming heating season.
During the inspection and cleaning process, there are certain signs of trouble a chimney sweep will look for:
Any of these issues can lead to serious issues if you start a fire without repairing them first. In fact, there are thousands of house fires each year simply because homeowners failed to call for a chimney inspection and cleaning prior to lighting the first fire of the season.
Hiring a Certified chimney sweep gives you the peace of mind to know you are safely using your fireplace. When you think of burning a fire inside your Geraldine, AL home you want to know that it is contained and properly isolated from the rest of the structure. While you can save a few bucks trying to clean it yourself with family, friends, or neighbors helping normally it doesn’t end well.
Having a professional means an expert eye to identify any issues, complete the process with absolutely no mess and offer knowledge about your specific wood heating appliance. All these things help you sleep soundly and know that you, your family, and guests can enjoy a worry free fire!
If you are unsure if you have any issues present, or it has been years since you had a chimney inspection, contact Chimney Pro today at (256) 845-9814. We will help ensure you have a fun, warm and safe winter.