Book Your Indianapolis Chimney Sweeping & Inspection With The Mad Hatter
Two respected organizations in the chimney industry are the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Both of these agencies recommend that homeowners with fireplaces or wood stoves and chimneys have an annual chimney inspection completed before starting their burn season. Considering the possible consequences of not having an evaluation, the fee is a small cost for peace of mind and potential property savings.
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Why Are Chimney Inspections Important?
Chimney evaluations, also referred to as chimney or fireplace inspections, play a vital part in keeping your household safer. How so?
For one, if there is any type of obstruction in the chimney, it could result in either a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Every year, thousands of chimney fires occur, resulting in injuries, property damage, and sometimes death. More disturbing is the reality that many of these fires were preventable.
What causes a blockage to occur? Creosote buildup is the most common culprit, but outside debris can work its way in and clog things up, as well. Because of this, booking regular sweepings, as well as ensuring your chimney is protected with a chimney cap and necessary components is a must.
And yes – even if your chimney appliance saw little use last winter, or will only be a few times this upcoming season, we still recommend a chimney inspection to ensure no lingering damage is present, as unused flues still face wear and tear.
As the summer ends and fall approaches, the DIY list looms large for the weekend warrior. Make sure your chimney maintenance makes it onto that list. When you consider that your fireplace is a primary open heating source that sits inside your home, this is an investment that’s well worth it!
Our Chimney Inspection Process: What You Can Expect
When a team member of The Mad Hatter arrives at your home to perform chimney sweeping and inspections services, here’s a general overview of how the process will go:
- The area in front of and surrounding the fireplace will be blanketed with tarps.
- We will set up a dust collector to ensure that all dirt coming out during the sweeping is captured.
- Our team member will sweep your chimney from top to bottom.
- Once the chimney has been swept, we will clean the damper and damper assembly, as well as inspect it and adjust it, as necessary.
- The flue will be swept with brushes on rods and we use hand brushes for the smoke chamber and firebox.
- To control the dust, a powerful vacuum with a triple layer HEPA filter is used.
- Once the inside of the chimney is clean, our team will do a thorough chimney inspection on the outside of your home.
- Included in this chimney evaluation is a documentation of all damage to the brickwork, mortar work, and chimney crown.
- When our team has completed the chimney sweeping and evaluation, you will be left with a written copy and we can forward any photos taken concerning exterior damage that you may want to have repaired at a later date.
All of our work is guaranteed, giving you peace of mind that the job will be done right the first time. We also prefer the homeowner to be present when work is being completed, as this allows us to walk you through the process, answer any questions, and ensure you are completely satisfied with the results before we leave.
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What Are the Levels of Chimney Inspection?
The Mad Hatter offers three different levels of chimney evaluations to suit your needs.
Level 1 Chimney Inspection
This is the most basic level of the chimney inspections. It is completed if you regularly invest in maintenance, and if there has not been any changes to your chimney or fireplace in the last year.
- There will be no removal of doors, coverings, or panels during the inspection.
- When inspecting your heating appliance and the connected chimney, our technicians will use commonly used tools and no damage will occur to the structure, nor will normal operation of the chimney be disturbed.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
We recommend this level of chimney inspection when you are making changes to your heating systems or appliances. You will need this inspection if the home is changing ownership. This level is also recommended when the homeowner experiences some type of malfunction or you suspect damage has occurred due to a storm or some other circumstance.
- All services from a level 1 inspection are included.
- We will not remove or destroy any portion of the chimney structure.
- Video inspections are available at this level.
Level 3 Chimney Inspection
We recommend this service if either Level 1 or Level 2 chimney inspections result in the discovery of some type of operating malfunction or damage.
- We may have to remove equipment and disassemble a portion of the chimney structure and/or attached building areas.
- We will have to use industry specific tools and equipment to gain access to various areas currently concealed in the flue and chimney.
Why Does Indianapolis Trust Us for Annual Chimney Services?
Indianapolis have confidence in our company and crew because…
- We conduct a thorough background check on all our chimney sweeps.
- We are members of Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
- We conduct mandatory training classes to educate our staff on the latest advances, techniques, and safety issues regarding chimney sweeping, evaluations, and repair.
Since establishing The Mad Hatter, we have serviced thousands of homes. Our customers keep coming back because after one single visit, they have the confidence in knowing our chimney sweeping services and technicians are the best in the Indianapolis area.
We take our time and do the job right the first time so you and your family can safely enjoy your fireplace.
In addition to safety, our major concern is cleanliness. We know this can be a dirty job, but we want to make sure your home looks as clean when we leave as it did when we arrived. By the time our professionals finish their work, you will never know that your chimney was just cleaned! That is…until you start your first fire in the fireplace.
Schedule Your Chimney Service Today
If you would like to schedule your chimney sweeping or fireplace inspection, please contact us at 317-596-0200 or use the form on the website to book your appointment.
We handle all types of chimney and vent services, and that includes offering quality masonry repair services.