Chimney Sweeping
Regular Inspections & Maintenance = Safety
A chimney is an integral component of a home's heating system. These installations naturally acquire a buildup of chemicals with each use, so they need regular inspections and maintenance to stay operational. With experience stretching back to 1990, Anderson's Chimney & Masonry Services certified chimney professionals provide the expertise you need to enjoy a clean living environment all year round.
Benefits of Regular Inspections and Chimney Sweeping
Regular inspections and professional chimney services provide homeowners with these advantages:
- Better safety: Creosote buildup is one of the leading causes of chimney fires. To help protect your family and home, the National Fire Protection Association recommends having an inspection and chimney sweeping at least once a year to remove the chemicals and associated odors.
- Increased efficiency: Buildup removal can produce an optimal draft for efficient heating. Debris has insulative properties, so removing it allows wood stoves to impart more heat into a room.
- Corrosion prevention: Debris is also acidic, so it should be removed regularly to protect a chimney's mortar and metal. In addition, a clean surface can reveal any damage or deterioration needing repairs over time.
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Best Methods of Our Professional Chimney Services
Our trained technicians have certifications through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and stay up to date with the latest technologies to deliver the following services:
- Protective preparation: Our detail-oriented professionals carefully prepare the area before servicing your chimney. We conceal the area with sheeting and seal off the chimney to ensure no dust or debris enters your living space, keeping your home precisely how we found it.
- Sweeping and vacuuming: Depending on the type of flue you have, we use specialty brushes attached to long fiberglass rods to remove any creosote, ash, soot and debris manually. After sweeping the furnace flue and chimney, we use a professional-grade three-filter vacuum to remove any remaining particles.
- Power cleaning: If a large amount of glazed creosote accumulates in the flue, we may discuss a need to complete power cleaning before proceeding. This process requires using a specially equipped drill with a few links of chain attached to the end to remove buildup.
- Poultice removal: During an initial visit, we use a winch to pull a special brush through the flue to apply a coat of a product called Poultice Creosote Remover (PCR), which dissolves and absorbs the creosote, then flakes off for easy collection. During the second appointment, we remove the leftover PCR.
In business for over 30 years, Anderson’s Chimney & Masonry provides a variety of professional Chimney Sweep Services in:
Camp HillCarlise
Hanover
Harrisburg
Hershey
Lancaster
New Cumberland
York
Hire the Experts at Anderson's Chimney & Masonry Services
Preserve the safety of your home and family with clean chimneys. If you're ready to book your annual inspection or regular chimney maintenance service, schedule an appointment with our chimney sweeps today!
National Standards
As certified sweeps, we are held to national standards of the NFPA. NFPA 211 for wood burning, NFPA 54 for gas appliances and NFPA 31 for oil appliances. All of our work is always conducted professionally and in compliance with these and any other local government codes that apply. Our professional opinions will be based on our experience and education.
Our Reviews
Anderson’s chimney is very professional and we are using them from now on. We had techs Ed and David servicing our pellet stove and did a great job. They were thorough with inspections and cleaned up during and after their service. Courteous and very helpful with recommendations. Great office staff as well.
Very professional… very safe… made a wonderful wood stove selection for my 200 year old house. Ed was very informative and thorough would definitely call Ed again… great customer service.
Anderson’s Chimney is the best. They noticed a loose pipe from my chimney to my furnace, which could have been deadly. Thank you.
Matt and Alan called to give us the heads up that they were on the way, and arrived when they said they would. Their courteous and knowledgeable manner let’s you know you’re in good hands. When finished, they showed us photos of all they found, including pictures from the roof. Chimney bill of health: all good!!
They were very professional in their work. Used all appropriate safety measures, while getting the job done. Great field and Office staff! Thank you!
Andy, Ed and Jason came to our house they did a great job installing our gas fireplace. They were very professional and courteous. They were very concerned about leaving the house just the way it was when they got here. We would recommend them very highly.
I would highly recommend Anderson's great communication very prompt. Matt, T and Nick did a great job rebuilding the crown on the chimney.From a no cost estimate to a hand written thank you for my business to job complete. Thank you Anderson's!
We utilized this outfit for a relining of our chimney. They came out the day after we called and work was completed as soon as the right parts came in. All the folks we dealt with were professional and extremely pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!