The Importance Of A Chimney Inspection

If you haven’t had your chimney inspected in the summer, now is the time to book one. There are many different options and different types of chimney inspections. It is recommended that you have your chimney inspected once a year. Contact Hudson Valley Chimney at 845-471-1071. We have trained technicians who can discuss the various options with you.

Regardless of the type of inspection that you schedule. Chimney experts recommend having one done yearly. Here are the reasons why they recommend yearly.

• Creosote Buildup – Creosote is a black sticky substance. It builds up over time when burning wood in your fireplace or wood-burning stove. When you burn wood the vapors, smoke, and unburned wood flow through the hot surface of your fireplace. When it hits the cooler part of your chimney it attaches. This can be quite dangerous as it is highly flammable. A fire can be catastrophic in your fireplace. It can cause damage to your fireplace, masonry as well as your home.
• Insurance Coverage – Look over your insurance policy. Some policies won’t cover you for chimney damage if you do not keep up with your annual chimney inspection. You wouldn’t want to have a very large bill if something does happen.
• What You Can’t See Won’t Hurt You?- In this case, you would be wrong. There are many components to the chimney that you cannot see. Thus, an experienced chimney sweep is needed to see what you cannot. The inspection would include the crown, flue liner, as well as the masonry. Acting on issues as they arise and not putting them off will save you a lot of money in the long run.
• Obstruction – Your chimney is a warm inviting environment. Now that the weather is getting cooler, small critters can climb in there and make a nice nest. Nice for them, not for you. A clogged chimney invites smoke and toxic vapors into your home.

What Are My Risks?

“Prevention is the best medicine.” Correct? Like all other appliances in your home, your fireplace needs maintenance as well. An inspection will prevent excessive buildup of creosote. It will also identify any obstacles in the chimney that may cause issues in the future. By not identifying these issues you are taking the chance of creosote buildup or obstruction. This in turn can cause a chimney fire and can lead to structural damage or even death.

Don’t put it off any longer. Place a call to Hudson Valley Chimney Service at 845-471-1071 and book your appointment today.

Since 1976, Hudson Valley Chimney Service has delivered the best chimney sweep services in the Hudson Valley area. Annual home chimney cleaning and chimney inspection is what 1000 area residents depend on us for. Chimney repairs and masonry work are also part of being a fully qualified chimney sweep. Chimney caps, chimney crowns, chimney linings, and waterproofing all are part of our chimney sweep expertise.

We have appointments to complement your schedule.