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CSIA CERTIFIED CREOSOTE REMOVAL

CHIMNEY CLEANING & SWEEPING.
CAREFUL CONTAINMENT.

Thorough removal of creosote and soot deposits executed with careful workspace containment and protective coverings that keep your living area clean.

CSIA Certified Technicians Careful Containment Rotary Power Sweeping Full Flue Diagnostic Included
THE DANGER OF CREOSOTE

Why Annual Sweeping Saves Lives and Homes

Every fire burned in your hearth leaves behind unburned hydrocarbons, condensable gases, and tar mist. As smoke cools along the chimney flue walls, it solidifies into creosote—a highly flammable fuel source.

Left untreated, creosote transitions from powdery soot (Stage 1) to flaky crunchy tar (Stage 2), and finally into hardened glaze (Stage 3) which ignites violently at temperatures above 1,000°F. Our specialized sweeping protocol completely eliminates all three stages.

✓ Prevents Dangerous Chimney Fires: Removes the fuel source before thermal ignition can crack flue tiles.
✓ Stops Carbon Monoxide Backdrafts: Clears thermal flow obstructions, animal nesting, and soot buildup.
✓ Eliminates Acrid Hearth Odors: Neutralizes stale creosote acidity pulled down by summer humidity.
Severe creosote accumulation inside chimney flue
STAGE 2 & 3 CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION
Internal video capture showing hazardous restricted draft before Absolute Chimney Pros mechanical sweep.
14-POINT INSPECTION PROTOCOL

What Our Master Sweeps Check

We don’t just brush and leave. Every service includes an in-depth diagnostic audit of your entire venting system.

1. Firebox & Refractory Brick

Inspecting firebrick integrity, mortar joints, and hearth extension clearance to combustible flooring.

2. Throat & Damper Assembly

Testing closure seal, warping, rust damage, and mechanical cotter pin linkage for smooth operation.

3. Smoke Chamber Parging

Verifying smooth corbeled brickwork to ensure exhaust gases transition without extreme turbulence.

4. Flue Tile Integrity

Checking for vertical cracks, spalled terra cotta, shifted liners, or erosion caused by sulfur acids.

5. Chimney Crown & Wash

Examining the top concrete slab for freeze-thaw hairline fractures, edge overhang, and water penetration.

6. Spark Arrestor & Cap

Confirming mesh clearance, rust-free fasteners, and barrier defense against birds, squirrels, and rain.

THE PROTOCOL

Step-By-Step Sweeping Process

How our technicians protect your living space throughout the cleaning process.

01

Hearth Protection

We lay protective runners across your flooring and place protective coverings over the hearth opening.

02

Mechanical Rotary Sweep

Flexible whipping rods scour the full length of the flue, dislodging creosote deposits from the flue walls.

03

Vacuum Containment

Dislodged soot and creosote are captured directly with specialized vacuum containment equipment.

04

Visual Verification

Visual verification ensures flue cleanliness and clear documentation is provided for your records.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Chimney Sweeping Questions

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems be inspected at least once a year. Sweeping is necessary whenever 1/8 inch of creosote deposit builds up inside the flue walls, or after burning approximately one full cord of firewood.

Our technicians take extensive care to protect your home. We lay protective canvas floor covers, seal around the hearth opening, and operate vacuum equipment throughout the cleaning to capture dust and soot.

A standard chimney cleaning and inspection typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the height of the chimney, fuel type, and volume of creosote accumulated.

Yes. While gas appliances do not produce heavy wood creosote, flues can still become clogged with debris or animal nesting, and burners should be serviced for proper operation.

SCHEDULE YOUR ANNUAL SWEEP

CLEAN. SAFE. THOROUGH CARE.

Protect your home from chimney fire risks today. Schedule your CSIA-certified sweep with our Lakewood team.

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