Hershey Chimney Sweeps - 717.991.1204

Why have a professional clean your rain gutters

Erik — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:20:20 +0000

First, it is a dirty and sometimes dangerous job to clean your own rain gutters.

Second, dirty rain gutters trap water and allow mosquitos and other insects to thrive. With West Nile Virus and all the other potential woes that may come in the future it is a good idea to have your gutters professionally cleaned regularly.

Third, when leaves and other debris clogs your rain gutters water splashes over the edge instead of running down the rain spout. This leads to dirt hitting the side of your house and surrounding areas making it messy.

Fourth, extra weight in your rain gutters from water freezing due to leaves clogging the down spout can cause them to break lose from your house or sag. This can result in costly repairs. We will inspect your rain gutters for broken fasteners and brackets and replace or reinforce them for a small fee.

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Rain Gutter Pricing

Chimney1 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:14:58 +0000

We will also clean your rain gutters for as low as $89! Please add 10% additional per story. In other words a ground level cleaning is $89. A second floor home is $97.90 and a third story rain gutter cleaning is $106.80.

What is the purpose of a chimney cap?

Chimney1 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:05:12 +0000

A Chimney cap helps prevent water, animals and debris from entering your chimney. An open chimney is obviously a hole in the top of your roof. While a fire burns it will push air up and out with no problem. However, 3/4 of the year it is simply a place for rain, bats, birds, squirrels and debris to enter your house. A chimney cap also helps to prevent sparks from your fire landing on dry material that may cause a fire. Chimney cpas come in a variety of shapes, colors and styles.

Is there anything I need to do to prepare to have my chimney cleaned?

Chimney1 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:04:14 +0000

We do ask that someone over the age of 18 is home when we enter the home. Please do not light your Wood stove, fireplace, pellet stove or coal stove for 24 hours prior to our technician coming to clean.

How do I know they will not make a mess in my home?

Chimney1 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:03:12 +0000

Our company guarantees that we will take every precaution to insure the safety and cleanliness of your home, from the time we enter until the time we leave. We are fully insured so that you can rest assured knowing that if anything did occur while in your home we would make sure it would be taken care of.

What is the process of cleaning a chimney?

Chimney1 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:00:43 +0000

Every situation is unique. While no two chimneys are the same, the standard cleaning process for a fireplace would be for the technician to come into the home, tarp off the firebox so that no soot escapes into your home. He would then use a variety of specialized equipment to sweep out the chimney and use a high powered vacuum to remove any soot.

When is the best time of the year to clean a chimney?

Chimney1 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:58:57 +0000

The best time of the year to clean a chimney is in the spring time, after the heating season. During the winter, furnaces are subjected to long running cycles, which will produce soot that may adhere to the sides of the chimney. The accumulation of the soot deposits will fall to the base of a masonry chimney.

How often should I get my chimney cleaned?

Chimney1 — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:56:36 +0000

This is the number one question chimney sweeps are asked. The Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Fire Protection Association both say you should have a chimney sweep clean your chimney once a year or more depending on use. The Consumer Products Safety Commission’s statistics show an average of 25,100 chimney fires responsible for 30 deaths and $126.1 million in property damage each year.