{"id":1917,"date":"2014-10-07T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2014-10-02T20:19:15","modified_gmt":"2014-10-02T20:19:15","slug":"chimney-inspection-and-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/chimney-inspection-and-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During a Chimney Inspection and Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2013-10-23-Chimney-Cap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1918\" alt=\"chimney cleaning and inspection\" src=\"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2013-10-23-Chimney-Cap-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2013-10-23-Chimney-Cap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2013-10-23-Chimney-Cap.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Did you know that homeowners in the US lose more than $200 million each year due to unsafe chimneys? Don\u2019t let your chimney to get so out-of-hand that you become a contributor to this statistic! To avoid a potential chimney or fireplace fire, it\u2019s important to get a chimney inspection every year.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, if your chimney has accumulated 1\/8 inch of soot or more, it\u2019s definitely time to get your chimney cleaned! Now is the perfect time of year for a chimney inspection and cleaning. Get any issues taken care of before you need to fire up your chimney for the winter!<\/p>\n<p>When you sign up for a chimney inspection and cleaning with Doctor Flue, here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A highly qualified, CSIA-certified sweep will arrive at the time of your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/request-an-appointment.php\">appointment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The sweep will conduct a full inspection of your chimney\u2019s interior with high-tech video equipment. We will be able to show you video footage of any problems we come across.\n<ul>\n<li>We will check for: damage to the chimney liner, soot or creosote buildup<\/li>\n<li>The sweep will also conduct an exterior inspection with photos for you to review.\n<ul>\n<li>We will check for: structural damage to your chimney, cracks in your chimney caps, covers, and crowns<\/li>\n<li>If the sweep discovers any potential problems, he or she will walk you through their findings and work with you to put together a formal written proposal.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re getting your chimney cleaned, our sweeps will use the latest power sweeping and rotary cleaning tools to remove dangerous buildup of creosote from your chimney walls.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s tough to put a number on how a chimney inspection and cleaning will take as every chimney is unique. However, the average chimney cleaning can take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>About Doctor Flue<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Doctor Flue provides chimney inspections and cleanings across Michigan and Ohio. Check to see if your home falls within <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/service-area.php\">Doctor Flue\u2019s Service Area<\/a>. If you would like to learn more about the chimney inspection and cleaning process, please give us a call at 800-438-3583 or send us an email inquiry at office@drflue.com.<\/p>\n<p><b>Connect on Social Media!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DrFlue\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DoctorFlue\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Doctorflue\/posts\">Google +<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DoctorFlue\">YouTube<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/DocFlue\/\">Pinterest<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/doctorflue\/doctor-flue-inc\">Houzz<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that homeowners in the US lose more than $200 million each year due to unsafe chimneys? Don\u2019t let your chimney to get so out-of-hand that you become a contributor to this statistic! To avoid a potential chimney or fireplace fire, it\u2019s important to get a chimney inspection every year. 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