Cameras used in chimney inspections are often cited as the reason the price for a chimney sweep is so high. Here is the truth about cameras. The technology is absolutely amazing. Marry up the old plumber camera with the new wi-fi cloud storage systems and this is a vital addition to your chimney’s analysis.
Now, home buyers demand a complete chimney cleaning to sell a home. The next level in peace of mind is a camera view into the chimney system. Better yet, the pictures and video are saved to a file for email or cloud storage. Tip – ask your insurance company if this inspection lowers the rate for homeowner insurance.
Here are the advantages to using a chimney camera as part of a platinum chimney cleaning service. First, you will avoid the fly-by-night folks that offer a chimney sweep scam. These companies will not invest the money for a high quality camera to use in the inspection. These cameras are several thousands of dollars in cost. So, yes, there are folks that are using the camera to boost the prices of their sweep. The fact is an honest, reliable chimney sweep company will simply use a camera as another tool to a better service to their customers.
The second advantage is the tight spaces these cameras can see. They will identify small gaps in the bricks and transitions. Therefore, this allows for a fix before the problem gets out of control.
What do fire professionals think about chimney inspections?
Recently, we discussed the chimney inspections with a member of the Roane County TN fire department in our home area. He pointed out that several houses just recently burned down due to a build up in creosote. These homeowners had no idea that the chimneys were in critical need of an inspection.
Finally, many homes can be saved if we can get the word out about the Platinum Chimney Sweep Service using a camera for inspection. Call us today and ask about the sweep service with our camera. Peace of mind is simply a phone or text message away.
Looking for a chimney inspection in Knoxville TN ? Stop and call or fill out our request form at Clear Chimney for all of your chimney, fireplace and stove installations & repair. We are a locally owned family business in business since 2016. We service wood stoves, fireplace inserts and wood burning chimneys. Our partners in masonry repair and restore brick chimneys. Often, our firewood suppliers provide great deals for our customers.
We want to add you to our Clear Chimney family. Clear Chimney is not a large out of state corporation. We are building our business one warm family home at a time. Referrals are gems to us. For instance, we stand behind our work and will give you an honest answer for your situation.
There are many chimney inspection Knoxville TN companies that simply are overwhelmed with work. It is not uncommon for the next appointment quoted to be 2 months out in the peak season. Similarly, from September to March, most companies can’t keep up. Therefore, we schedule and staff for this heavy time.
We do not over schedule. Many times we work you in to the schedule if we are in the area, even after 5 p.m. without additional fees.
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Our goal is always a 5 star review on all of the platforms. You can check us out on Google Clear Chimney, Yelp Clear Chimney and Facebook to name a few. When we finish your inspection or project and you wouldn’t rate us a 5 star, please let us know right then. We will fix any issue within code and workmanship.
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When a winter storm warning is issued, it is too late to clean and inspect the fireplace and chimney for safety issues. Your family relies on the heat and safety of your fire place and chimney. Don’t wait until the harsh winter weather is here.
We get a lot of service calls in the coldest weather. Snow, ice and freezing rain create an urgency in folks to prep for an upcoming storm. Unfortunately, even the best chimney service requests struggle to fill the needs of their customers during a winter storm warning.
Chimney sweep company in action
If a winter storm warning is issued, what do I do?
If you have concerns about your fireplace and chimney, call your chimney company anyway. They want to help people even in the most trying times. We have worked customers into an appointment after dinner to keep their heating working. Don’t be shy but also be respectful. Demanding and shouting about service when the temperatures are in the teens is not going to get you fast service.
A safety tip – if smoke or fumes are entering your room or home, put out the fire immediately. Carbon monoxide can build up and it is extremely toxic. Call us for service. Even if it is after hours, our system will take your message and forward it. Just do not use the fireplace until we have checked it out.
