Portola Valley Residents Enjoy Premier Chimney Cleaning Services

At Advanced Chimney Cleaning, you'll find comprehensive services for your chimney and heating appliances, including:

Stove Installation

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

Chimney Inspections

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Relining

Chimney Repairs

Masonry Repairs

How Are We Different From the Rest?

We at Advanced Chimney Cleaning appreciate your efforts to keep your home beautiful despite your busy schedule. That's why we strive to make our presence unnoticeable, except for the smile we leave behind and a clean, safe chimney. Upon entering your home, we promptly lay drop-cloths to protect your floors, and employ industrial-grade vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may be dislodged during our sweeping process.

We not only focus on cleanliness but also employ advanced video scanning technology to document your chimney's condition pre- and post-service. This ensures no problem is overlooked, and you can view the immediate results of our visit.

When you choose Advanced Chimney Cleaning for your chimney, you're getting trained and certified technicians, an impeccably clean job, a state-of-the-art chimney inspection and documentation of the process with the before and after.

The integrity and craftsmanship we demonstrate have resonated with Portola Valley, CA homeowners. Our service vehicles each include a knowledgeable chimney technician and an apprentice. All our technicians, armed with years of experience, are firmly dedicated to achieving excellence.

The Crucial Role of Chimney Sweeping in Home Maintenance

Chimney sweeping, while appearing basic, is actually a comprehensive process that necessitates an expert's proficiency to be completed accurately, and it's of great importance for keeping your chimney in working order and your home and family secure.

Whenever you use your fireplace or stove, your chimney is keeping harmful substances that result from burning fuel - gases, smoke, particles, minerals - safely contained. But over time, debris and creosote moves up your chimney and can lead to blockages and fires. A trained chimney sweep will thoroughly and safely remove this allowing your chimney to do its job properly.

As a low-cost and vital part of preventative maintenance, chimney sweeping can offer safety and long-term money-saving benefits.

Both regularly and infrequently used chimneys should be inspected, with the former requiring yearly cleaning, and the latter needing at least one sweeping to ensure their proper and safe functioning.

Prepping for your chimney sweeping appointment is effortless:

For a full day before your appointment, refrain from having a fire in your fireplace.

Furniture and breakable items should be moved several feet away from the area near your stove or fireplace.

We suggest keeping your pets in a separate room, far from the work area.

The chimney sweep job should take your technician about an hour to an hour and a half to finish, and they will:

Inspect your chimney's interior and exterior in accessible areas.

Observe factory-built units for crack signs.

Employ special brushes for chimney sweeping.

Inspect the chimney liner, searching for cracks, gaps, and missing joints.

Give your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper a good scrub using our hand tools.

Eradicate ashes and keep the firebox neat.

In a fireplace or stove, eliminate the grate and give it a brush.

Search for possible fire safety risks.

Regardless of the changing nature of chimney tools, the time-tested method of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods stays the same.

Important Aspects When Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Chimney sweeping isn't federally regulated, allowing anyone to purchase tools and brushes and claim to be qualified. Regrettably, this can result in costly mistakes if you hire the wrong team.

Proper chimney maintenance can avert numerous fires and fireplace issues, while problems and hazards can be escalated by unqualified chimney sweeps and their second-rate repair work. We've even had to come to the rescue of homeowners who've been conned by some of these unqualified businesses.

With a large number of chimney sweep companies present in the Palo Alto area, you may be intrigued by the differences in their education, training, experience, and standards.

Sadly, some chimney sweeps don't prioritize your long-term safety. Ensure the company you select, be it Advanced Chimney Cleaning or another, is licensed, insured, and certified to care for your chimney and fireplace.

First up, verify that the company is licensed and insured, and it's always a good habit to request references. In addition, be on the lookout for CSIA certification in California chimney sweep services.

Volunteer industry professionals govern the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a non-profit organization. Their aim is to maintain safety for homeowners and defend them from fire hazards by offering the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential since the 1980s.