Each year there are over 18,000 chimney fires causing loss to life and property. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that all chimneys be cleaned or inspected annually for safety.

With this cleaning with Simon Sandstrom of Maine Chimney Services, the sweep will perform a level I inspection for any cracks or defects and provide you with a written evaluation report of your chimney.   This includes the sweeping of the cap, flue, smoke chamber, smoke shelf, damper, and firebox area. The cleaning is all done with brushes on fiberglass poles. A runner is laid down up to the fireplace as well as drop cloths so nothing is tracked on any carpeting at all. The heart of the sweeping system is a SootSweeper chimney vacuum running during the sweeping for proper dust control. While it is being swept the chimney is inspected for any cracks or defects and you are given a written evaluation report listing any areas of concern.

Simon Sandstrom of Maine Chimney Sweep Services received an Angie's List Service Award in 2011.  He is also a member of the Maine Association of Chimney Sweep Professionals.

This item was donated in memory of Gloria Ringdahl.