A Cleaner Chimney Awaits Newark Homeowners with Our Services

Look to Jacob's Chimney Sweep for comprehensive chimney and heating appliance services, which encompass:

Stove Installation

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Leak Detection

Fireplace Installation

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Relining

Chimney Renovations

Chimney Sweeps

How Do We Excel Beyond the Rest?

At Jacob's Chimney Sweep, we are fully aware of your busy schedule and your efforts to maintain a beautiful home. Our goal is to leave no evidence of our presence, except for a satisfied smile and a safe, healthy chimney. To achieve this, we cover your floors with drop-cloths as soon as we enter, and employ powerful vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may become dislodged during sweeping.

We keep your chimney clean and use advanced video scanning technology to document its condition both before and after our services. This allows us to detect any issues, and you can see the immediate results of our visit.

By selecting Jacob's Chimney Sweep for your chimney, you receive the expertise of trained and certified technicians, a flawless and comprehensive job, a top-notch chimney inspection, and before and after process documentation.

Newark, NJ residents distinguish us by our integrity and craftsmanship. Our work vans are staffed with a capable chimney technician and typically an assistant. Every technician has years of experience and is committed to delivering personalized service.

Why Chimney Sweeping is So Important

A functioning chimney and the safety of your home and family depend on the expertise of a chimney sweep, as it might seem like a simple task, but it is a detailed process requiring careful attention.

Using your fireplace or stove results in your chimney handling harmful byproducts from burning fuel, like gases, smoke, particles, and minerals, by containing and removing them safely. Debris and creosote can build up over time, causing blockages and fires. A New Jersey chimney sweep professional, trained in this field, will remove these hazards thoroughly and safely, enabling your chimney to function correctly.

Ensuring your safety and saving you money in the long run, chimney sweeping is a vital and reasonably priced part of preventative maintenance.

Yearly cleaning and inspection are necessary for regularly used chimneys, but even infrequently used ones should be inspected and swept at least once to ascertain their safe and proper functioning.

Without difficulty, get ready for your chimney sweeping appointment:

Refrain from having a fire in your fireplace for a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment.

Several feet away from your stove or fireplace, relocate furniture and any fragile objects.

We request you to keep your pets in another room, not close to the work area.

It should take around an hour to an hour and a half for your chimney sweep to finish the job, with your technician performing the following:

Check both interior and exterior of your chimney's accessible parts.

Detect cracks in factory-built units.

Sweep your chimney with special brushes.

Examine the chimney liner for gaps, cracks, and absent joints.

Utilize our hand tools to scrub your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper effectively.

Empty the firebox of ashes and sweep it.

Lift the grate out of a fireplace or stove and then brush it.

Review for fire safety hazards.

Even with the evolution of chimney tools, the traditional approach to chimney sweeping with brushes and rods persists.

Considerations for Hiring a Chimney Sweep: What to Look For

The chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, which means anyone can acquire a couple of tools and brushes and declare themselves qualified. This can lead to a costly mistake if you hire the wrong team.

By performing proper maintenance, a lot of chimney fires and fireplace issues can be prevented, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their substandard repair work can make problems and dangers worse. We have even stepped in to help homeowners after they have been cheated by some of these unqualified companies.

Given the range of chimney sweep companies available, it's important to recognize the differences in education, training, experience, and standards between them.

The long-term safety of your chimney may not be every sweep's priority. Whether you opt for Jacob's Chimney Sweep or another provider, it's vital they are licensed, insured, and certified for chimney and fireplace care.

At the start, make sure the company has a valid license and insurance, and it's always a wise move to inquire about references. Equally important is to look for CSIA certification in New Jersey chimney sweep services.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a non-profit organization, functions under the supervision of volunteer industry professionals. It strives to ensure the safety of homeowners and shield them from fire perils by offering the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential since the 1980s.