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We are a full service Chimney Cleaning & Repair Contractor in the Long Island, New
York, Nassau & Suffolk County areas.
Also known as furnace flue cleanings, chimney liner sweeps, or furnace chimney
cleanings. Furnace chimney sweeps are primarily for integrity purposes, cleaning, and
obstruction free assurance. Your gas burning units emit carbon monoxide and
deposits to the atmosphere through your furnace chimney flue. DME Chimney
sweeping, with an inspection, removes these corrosive deposits and ensures safe &
efficient exhaust escape from your home (carbon monoxide).
What we look for...
1. Areas water may be entering the chimney (missing cap, cracked crown, & loose
bricks).
2. Potential exhaust leakage (cracked, or misaligned flues, cracked furnace cement).
In most of these cases DME will only perform a flue sweep after needed repairs are
completed.
Integrity purposes -
A Chimney Sweep Tech can visually look up the chimney & down the
chimney, but cannot climb inside it to test the integrity of your firewalls within. If when
pushing the chimney rods and brushes
through your chimney system (chimney sweeping), pieces of shaling fire clay tile, fire
clay tile joints, or brick come down, you then
know there is an integrity & worthiness issue at the point in which debris begins to fall.
This is a must know for continuous safe venting!
Cleaning -
The chimney liner of your gas furnace, boiler, or water heater can
deteriorate and fail (all unseen), causing carbon monoxide poisoning, soot blow-back
and major clean-up expenses. DME provides no mess chimney sweeps!
Obstruction free assurance -
Some of the many causes of a chimney blockage include collapsed liners - bird,
squirrel, raccoon nesting/debris/feces, or years of
neglect resulting in packed soot blockages usually found at the base of the furnace
chimney. A blocked chimney will force the carbon monoxide exhaust back into your
home. Chimney sweeps alone will not remove these types of blockages.
CHIMNEY SERVICES:
* Gas or Oil burner chimney cleanings
* Fireplace cleanings
* Wood & Coal Stoves
* Fireplace Inserts
* Raincaps
* Animals Removed
* Stainless Steel Liners
Gutter Covers & Maintenance
* Gutter Cleanings
* Leaks Fixed
* Re-pitching & Replacements
* Solid Gutter Covers
Licenses / Credentials :
• Nassau License
• Suffolk License
• Service Magic Screened and Approved
• NFPA Member
We Proudly Serve the Following Areas: New York, NY; Massapequa, NY; Massapequa,
NY 11758; Mineola, NY; Hicksville, NY; New York, NY; Long Beach, NY; Queens, NY;
Valley Stream, NY; West Babylon, NY; Brentwood, NY; Commack, NY; East Northport,
NY; Yonkers, NY; Suffolk, New York; Nassau, New York;
Finding a Qualified Long Island Chimney Sweeping Company
Every year, homeowners spend millions on remodeling and repairing their homes, but
unfortunately they fail to include the one area of a house that could save them from
the potential disaster of losing it all. A lot of people seem to believe that their chimney
only needs ongoing cleaning and maintenance by a Long Island chimney sweeping
contractor if they use a wood burning stove or fireplace. While chimneys attached to
wood burning appliances do need extra attention, the truth is no matter what fuel you
use, wood, coal, oil or gas, any appliance that heats your home depends on the
chimney to safely remove the toxic gases that are created.
Long Island chimney sweeping professionals provide a very necessary service for
those that heat their home with any type of fuel, especially those with fire places and
wood burning stoves. Routine cleaning done by a professional Long Island chimney
sweeping company is a peculiarly important step in preventing chimney fires. A
chimney fire can be caused by a buildup of a highly flammable black sticky substance
called creosote. Creosote forms on the lining of the chimney due to the incomplete
combustion of condensed smoke. In some instances a chimney fire may be limited to
the chimney but sparks and heat created can ignite other nearby combustible objects,
such as the interiors of walls, attic spaces or the roof.
Before You Hire any Long Island Chimney Sweeping Company
You could clean the chimney yourself or call a reliable Long Island chimney sweeping
professional to do the job for you. Before you decide to tackle the job yourself you
need ask yourself a few questions. Do you have a fear of heights? Do you feel
comfortable on a ladder? Do you even own a ladder? What about your physical
condition? Cleaning a chimney can be exhausting work not to mention, potentially
dangerous, time consuming and extremely messy. Ultimately you might find you’re
better off having the job done by a qualified Long Island chimney sweeping company.
Increased demand for chimney sweeping services has lead to a number of
disreputable companies cropping up with the only intention being to take your money
and run. So it’s very important that you do a thorough background investigation of any
Long Island chimney sweeping company you might consider hiring. Ask for proof of
identity and any other credentials. Call your local Better Business Bureau to see if any
complaints have ever been filed.
Things to Ask the Long Island Chimney Sweeping Contractor
Before you decide to hire any Long Island chimney sweeping company, you should
ask about the company's qualifications or the chimney sweep's degree of training. A
trained chimney sweep should do more than run a wire brush through the chimney
several times and leave. Most chimney sweeping companies belong to trade
associations and must follow strict training guidelines. A Long Island chimney sweeping
professional that works independently may often receive their certification by taking
courses from a local fire safety training center.
Make certain the Long Island chimney sweeping professional is insured. As with any
other contractor a chimney sweep should have valid liability and workman’s
compensation insurance in place. Don’t mistakenly believe that your homeowner’s
insurance policy will cover any mishaps. It may not. Any time you have someone come
on your property to do a job you run the risk of a possible accident. You could be held
liable for medical and other expenses if the Long Island chimney sweeping contractor
doesn’t have the proper insurance. It simply isn’t worth the risk.
Pricing of a Long Island chimney sweeping service can sometimes be an indication of
the quality or extent of the job they do. Cleaning a chimney involves more than a
couple of passes with a brush but if the price is cheap, that may in actuality be all you
will get. Get quotes from a few different chimney sweeping companies to find out the
current average pricing. If a price seems comparatively low, you may not be getting the
quality of service that you need. The peace of mind you’ll receive from having the job
done right will be worth the extra money you’ll spend for a qualified Long Island
chimney sweeping professional.
If you are concerned about your budget, look for a Long Island chimney sweeping
company that does inspections and cleanings only. Some chimney sweeps work for
large heating equipment and maintenance companies and if they discover any
problems they may try to convince you to have work done that you can’t afford. Of
course repairs may indeed be needed but you should have the opportunity to shop for
the company that can offer you something you feel you can afford. A Long Island
chimney sweeping contractor has a responsibility to tell you if something needs
repairing but they should never pressure you into allowing them to do the job.
Scheduling an Appointment with a Qualified Long Island Chimney Sweeping
Company
The time of year for scheduling an appointment can be important. If you need to hire a
Long Island chimney sweeping professional be sure to plan ahead. Many people will
want to hire a chimney sweep just before the onset of the heating season only to
discover there is a long waiting list. Just like any other contractor, a chimney sweeping
contractor has a busy season and you might find it difficult to schedule an appointment
if you wait until the last minute. Late spring or summer may be a much better time to
schedule a chimney cleaning since it’s likely that the Long Island chimney sweeping
company won’t be so busy.
No matter the type of fuel you use to heat your home it’s important to make sure your
chimney is in good condition. If you rely heavily on wood as a source of heat, two or
three cleanings during the heating season would not be excessive. Even if you only
use your fireplace or wood stove for the occasional ambiance you should have your
chimney inspected on a regular basis. A yearly cleaning and inspection by a qualified
Long Island chimney sweeping service is a small price to pay to protect your family
from the dangers associated with chimney fires and dangerous carbon monoxide
gases.
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