According to old legends a Chimney Sweep brings GOOD LUCK! Yes you are as lucky as lucky can be if you call a Chimney Sweep annually! Yes it is the season to get your chimney swept and maintained before the really cold weather gets here.Some ask - does my oil furnace also need to be cleaned? The short answer is yes. Even if you have an oil technician service the burner portion they will NOT clean the chimney and flue pipes as they are neither equipped or trained to do that portion of the job. A good one should however tell you to get it done.Every oil furnace needs annual maintenance as well as a wood burning system - which includes chimney and flue pipe cleaning. (gas should also be maintained annually by a service technician - however the vent does not need annual maintenance as does wood and oil)The Ontario Fire Code states your chimney should be inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Do you even think of your chimney?Reality is that chimney sweeping is a historic profession and sadly many think it has become extinct, however having your chimney cleaned and inspected for wood burning systems is still important as ever. Physics has not changed! However it goes beyond creosote, which is the common and a very valid concern, however there can also be animals or birds and their nests, as mentioned soot or creosote deposits, deteriorating brickwork or water damage, code compliance problems, etc.. which can all be fixed by a WETT Certified Chimney Sweep.It is important to get a professional to check the condition of your chimney yearly. And not all Chimney Sweeps are equal!! First find one who is WETT Certified - and not all are! In fact not who even display the WETT logo are Chimney Sweeps!! Some are only Basic Inspectors or Technicians and never had the experience, training and testing necessary for the Chimney Sweep certification. Not all are equal - get PEACE of MIND and protect your family. For more information on cleaning your chimney or anything related please e-mail or call today.
The spring and fall are our busiest times for chimney sweeps, as families open and close their cottages, clean up their summer homes, or they prepare for the colder weather. Rest assured, as a family business, we care for your family as our own. We insure quality service, from the first call to your sweep, you are in the best hands with RAW Chimney. (And who doesn't love baby feet meet" Abigail, our bonus baby girl) Book your cleaning, inspection, installation or repair today. Or, just give us a call to talk with this crazy mom of five.
Fall is upon us - fall is actually here! Don't be fooled by the summer like weather. Fall is here and old man winter will soon be upon us.Call today to have your chimney cleaned by a WETT Certified Advanced Chimney Sweep.. get peace of mind a chimney sweep can bring.A Certified Sweep will clean the system from top to bottom - including the firebox, above the baffle, the pipes and chimney and change bricks or door gasket as required as part of service. A Certified Sweep will clean the smoke shelf, smoke chamber, remove damper and ensure all is operational and clean.The lowest price is not always the best value.Call today.
If your damper is closed or not working properly, you could be creating a very dangerous fire hazard ... not to mention a very smoky room!Have any questions about your damper or fireplace? Give the pros at RAW Chimney Sweep and Inspections a call today at 705-300-1243.
