Annual Chimney Inspection Services

Annual Inspections for Your Chimney

Never leave your home vulnerable to fires. Fireplaces can add value to your home, but they also pose a fire risk when left unchecked. That's why we recommend all our customers get an annual chimney inspection at Advance Chimney.

In 2018, there were 556 incidents related to chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves in Massachusetts. These incidents led to one death, three civilian injuries, seven firefighter injuries, and about $3 million in property losses. Tragically, some of these incidents might have been avoided with an annual inspection.

After all, fireplaces and wood stoves use wood to create fire. This fire is intended as a heat source, and the chimney serves as the conduit for the unwanted byproducts. It has to let the smoke, water vapor, and other gases escape from the home.

During this process, the hot fumes hit the cool parts of the chimney. This causes condensation that leaves behind a sticky residue on the chimney walls. This is called creosote. Creosote is a black or brown residue, and it can be crusty and flaky, sticky and tar-like, or shiny and hardened.

Creosote is highly combustible, and the buildup is highly correlated to fire risks. The leading cause of chimney fires is unchecked creosote growth. This is why the National Chimney Sweeping Guild requires annual inspections.

Let Advance Chimney do an annual inspection to stay ahead of creosote deposits. If you're not sure when you had your last inspection, there's no time to waste. Call us now for a free estimate on an annual inspection. We can typically perform the inspection and complete a sweep on the same day!

Local Chimney Professionals in Wareham, MA

You can count on Advance Chimney for all your chimney needs. Annual inspections are just the start. We also perform installations, repairs, sweeping, and masonry work. We have a general contractor's license and a HIC license.

As a team, we have over 15 years of experience, and we're a local, family-owned business with locations in Wareham, MA and Hyannis, MA. We also serve the entire Plymouth County, MA area. We are fully licensed and insured to protect you.

Call now to book for your free estimate. Be sure to ask about our one-year labor warranty and our lifetime materials warranty.