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Chimney Sweep Charleston, South Carolina

Sootaway chimney sweep Charleston knows that fireplaces and chimneys are very important to maintain. As one of the riskiest areas of the home, when not properly maintained, fireplaces can become very dangerous. With that being said, if you own a fireplace, you should consider getting your chimney cleaned by a professional chimney sweep team. Professional chimney sweeps can help minimize the risks of owning a fireplace and ensure your chimney is properly maintained. The Sootaway team consists of experienced chimney sweeps serving Charleston, South Carolina. We help our clients feel secure with their fireplace so they can enjoy it anytime they want. Before discussing the benefits of our services, let’s cover what chimney sweeps do.

What is a Chimney Sweep?

A chimney sweep is a professional chimney technician who ensures homes are safe to use in their fireplaces. Since the 1700s, fireplace owners have known cleaning their chimneys is a risky task. Homeowners would seek the help of young boys who would climb up their chimney to clean each brick and tile in the interior. Thankfully, commercial-grade equipment has taken that job away from children. Despite people knowing for over 300 years that chimney cleaning is very important, many people neglect to do this task, or they attempt to do it themselves.

Chimney sweeps are highly trained workers who have the proper equipment to clean chimneys thoroughly. Most homeowners do not have the necessary tools to get up and inside the chimney. To reach the entire chimney a pro needs the proper tools. A professional chimney sweep will use extendable brushes, specialized cleaning agents, and even cameras to ensure your chimney is completely clean. With that being said, hiring professional chimney sweep Charleston, such as those at Sootaway, has a multitude of benefits.

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Sootaway provides professional chimney and fireplace services, from the best technicians around.

21-Point Safety Inspections

Providing a full Bill of Health for your chimney and fireplace system.

Chimney And Fireplace Repairs

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Professional Chimney Sweeps

Keeping your chimney clean, safe, and protected from hazards.

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Chimney Terms

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Flashing

Chimney flashing is a sheet of metal installed where the chimney connects to the roof. Flashing ensures that the area where the roof and chimney connect is watertight. Flashing can lose effectiveness over time due to typical wear and tear and exposure to the elements. If your flashing is rusted or eroded, it needs to be replaced. Defective flashing can cause leaks in and around your chimney that can damage the structure of your home. Have your chimney inspected by a professional chimney sweep at least once a year to identify any issues with your chimney flashing.

Damper

The damper is an important element of your chimney system and has several purposes. For example, the damper seals the chimney when a fire is not burning, preventing cold outside air from coming into your home through the chimney. It can also be adjusted to allow for more or less oxygen to reach your fire. The damper needs to be routinely inspected along with the rest of your chimney. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year. The skilled chimney technicians at Sootaway will provide you with a thorough chimney cleaning and inspection to ensure every part of your chimney system is working as it should.

Crown

The chimney crown is a piece of concrete that sits on top of the chimney. Its purpose is to prevent water from running down into the chimney. The crown starts from the chimney or flue liner and covers the length of the chimney. The crown typically has a taper or a slope to allow water to run off the chimney.

Happy Customers

“Great company, amazing service. They came on time, and let me know 30 minutes before they got there.”

Fantastic company. They came out to fix a leak in my chimney and didn’t charge me until after the storms passed and I knew it was held. Awesome work, thanks Sootaway

Sootaway did a fantastic job on my chimney! They came out, swept my chimney, and managed to keep my white carpets clean while they did it!