Breathe Easy in Elmwood Park with Our Chimney Sweep Services

Cline Family Chimney Sweep has a variety of comprehensive chimney and heating appliance services to offer, including:

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

Fireplace Installation

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Waterproofing

Stove Installation

Chimney Relining

Chimney Restorations

Chimney Sweeping

What Makes Us Stand Out From the Others?

We understand that you lead a busy life and work tirelessly to keep your home in pristine condition. That is why Cline Family Chimney Sweep goes above and beyond to ensure that our visit is undetectable, except for a satisfied smile and a clean chimney. We take great care to lay down drop-cloths upon arrival to maintain your floors' cleanliness and utilize industrial-strength vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may be present during sweeping.

We ensure cleanliness and use advanced video scanning technology to document your chimney's condition both before and after our services.

With Cline Family Chimney Sweep for your chimney, trained and certified technicians, a thorough and impeccably clean job, state-of-the-art chimney inspection, and documentation of the process before and after are what you're getting.

The minds of Elmwood Park, NJ homeowners have been captured by our outstanding craftsmanship and integrity. A proficient chimney technician, along with an assistant, staffs each of our service vehicles. With years of experience, our technicians are unwavering in their pursuit of excellence.

The Need for Chimney Sweeping in Maintaining Home Safety

Though it might seem like a simple chore, chimney sweeping is actually a complex process that requires a skilled expert's involvement for accurate completion, and it's of utmost importance for upholding your chimney's function and the security of your home and family.

When using your fireplace or stove, the chimney is responsible for safely containing and removing harmful byproducts, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, resulting from burning fuel. As debris and creosote build up over time, they can cause blockages and fires. An experienced New Jersey chimney sweep will securely and comprehensively clean the buildup, enabling your chimney to perform its job efficiently.

Chimney sweeping, a cost-effective and crucial part of preventative maintenance, can promote safety and long-term financial benefits.

Cleaning and inspecting chimneys annually is vital for those used regularly, but even chimneys used infrequently should be examined and swept at least once to ensure their safety and proper functioning.

Getting set for your chimney sweeping appointment is trouble-free:

Prior to your appointment, don't have a fire in your fireplace for a minimum of 24 hours.

From the vicinity of your stove or fireplace, move breakable objects and furniture several feet away.

Please make sure your pets are in a separate room, far from the work area.

Your chimney sweep job should be finished by your technician within about 60 to 90 minutes, during which they'll:

Analyze the interior and exterior accessible parts of your chimney.

Evaluate factory-built units for signs of cracks.

Utilize special brushes when sweeping chimneys.

In your chimney liner, identify any cracks, gaps, or missing joints.

With our hand tools, ensure a well-scrubbed smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper in your chimney.

Ash removal is essential for a clean firebox.

Withdraw the grate from a fireplace or stove, and clean it.

Assess potential fire safety risks.

Chimney sweeping continues to embrace the traditional method using brushes and rods, even with the ongoing changes in chimney tools.

What Should You Look For When Hiring A Chimney Sweep?

Due to the lack of federal regulation, anyone can purchase chimney sweeping tools and brushes and claim to be qualified. Unfortunately, this can lead to costly mistakes when hiring the wrong team.

With correct maintenance, a lot of chimney fires and fireplace issues can be sidestepped, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their mediocre repair work can amplify problems and perils. We've even had to step in to help homeowners who've been swindled by some of these unprofessional firms.

Considering the plethora of chimney sweep companies, you might be curious about the differences in education, training, experience, and standards among them. What should you keep in mind when selecting a chimney sweep?

Not all chimney sweeps focus on ensuring your long-term safety. When choosing a company like Cline Family Chimney Sweep or any other, confirm they are licensed, insured, and certified to maintain your chimney and fireplace.

First, be sure the company holds a license and insurance, and it's always a good plan to request references. Also, keep an eye out for CSIA certification within New Jersey chimney sweep services.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), overseen by volunteer industry professionals, is a non-profit organization with a mission to secure homeowner safety and protect them from fire threats. Since the 1980s, they've offered the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential to achieve this purpose.