FAQs

We recommend having your chimney swept once a year, ideally before autumn when the heating season begins. This annual maintenance is in line with guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association and other fire safety organizations, ensuring the safe operation of your fireplace or wood stove.

A typical chimney cleaning service takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. If your chimney is exceptionally dirty or hasn't been cleaned in a long time, the process might take longer. However, most cleanings are completed within the 45-minute to one-hour timeframe.

To boost your fireplace's efficiency, we suggest several steps: schedule regular chimney cleaning and maintenance, install a chimney cap and top-sealing damper, consider a fireplace insert or wood stove, use properly seasoned hardwood (dried for at least six months), keep the damper closed when not in use, and install glass doors on the fireplace opening.