Our Chimney Sweep Services Keep Paramus Homes Safe and Warm

Comprehensive chimney and heating appliance services are available at Jake & Sons Chimney Service, including:

Stove Installation

Chimney Relining

Chimney Inspections

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Leak Fix

Chimney Waterproofing

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Renovations

Chimney Sweeps

In What Ways Do We Surpass the Rest?

Recognizing your busy lifestyle and your commitment to a beautiful home, we at Jake & Sons Chimney Service strive to leave only a smile on your face and a safe, healthy chimney after our visit. To accomplish this, we immediately lay drop-cloths upon entering your home to protect your floors and employ powerful vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may come loose during the sweeping process.

We not only focus on cleanliness but also utilize innovative video scanning technology to monitor your chimney's state before and after our services. This ensures that we don't miss any problems.

Opting for Jake & Sons Chimney Service for your chimney means having certified and trained technicians, an impeccably clean and thorough job, a cutting-edge chimney inspection, and process documentation both before and after.

In the minds of Paramus, NJ residents, our integrity and craftsmanship have set us apart. Our work vans are typically staffed with a knowledgeable chimney technician and an assistant. Our technicians are experienced and dedicated to providing personalized service.

Understanding the Value of Chimney Sweeping

While it might appear to be a simple process, chimney sweeping is actually a detailed procedure that requires a specialist's expertise to be carried out correctly, and it's crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of your chimney and the protection of your home and family.

When your fireplace or stove is in use, your chimney serves to safely contain and eliminate harmful byproducts of burning fuel, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals. However, debris and creosote can build up over time, potentially causing blockages and fires. A trained New Jersey chimney sweep will effectively and safely clean the debris and creosote, allowing your chimney to function correctly.

The practice of chimney sweeping, both affordable and essential, plays a key role in preventative maintenance, keeping you safe and saving you money in the long run.

Cleaning and inspecting chimneys should occur annually for those used regularly, but even chimneys that are used rarely should undergo at least one inspection and sweeping to make sure they operate safely and properly.

Arrange for your chimney sweeping appointment with ease:

Prior to your appointment, don't have a fire in your fireplace for a minimum of 24 hours.

Furniture and breakable items should be moved several feet away from the area near your stove or fireplace.

Please keep your pets in another room, removed from the work area.

The chimney sweep job should take your technician about an hour to an hour and a half to finish, and they will:

Observe your chimney's accessible parts, both exterior and interior.

Inspect factory-assembled units for cracking.

Sweep your chimney with special brushes.

Inspect your chimney liner for missing joints, cracks, and gaps.

Keep your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper clean with our hand tools.

Sweep up ashes for a well-kept firebox.

Take the grate out and brush it in a fireplace or stove.

Examine potential fire safety risks.

Though chimney tools have transformed over the years, the age-old method of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods is still employed.

What Should You Look For When Hiring A Chimney Sweep?

In the absence of federal regulation, anyone can buy a couple of tools and brushes and claim to be a qualified chimney sweep. Regrettably, hiring an unqualified team can be a costly mistake.

Chimney fires and fireplace troubles can often be dodged through proper maintenance, but issues and threats can be heightened by unqualified chimney sweeps and their substandard repair work. We've even had to intervene to help homeowners after they've been misled by some of these unqualified enterprises.

With a multitude of chimney sweep companies to choose from, discerning the differences in their education, training, experience, and standards can be difficult.

It's unfortunate that some chimney sweep companies don't prioritize long-term safety. When choosing a company like Jake & Sons Chimney Service or any other, confirm that they are licensed, insured, and certified for your chimney and fireplace needs.

First up, verify that the company is licensed and insured, and it's always a good habit to request references. In addition, be on the lookout for CSIA certification in New Jersey chimney sweep services.

As a non-profit organization, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is supervised by volunteer industry professionals. Their goal is to promote safety for homeowners and shield them from fire risks, and they've done this by providing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential since the 1980s.