San Francisco's Trusted Chimney Sweep Service Provider

Chimney and heating appliance services are comprehensively offered at NDJ Chimney Sweep, including:

Chimney Relining

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Leak Detection

Stove Installation

Masonry Repairs

Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Restorations

What Makes Us Unique Compared to the Rest?

At NDJ Chimney Sweep, we are fully aware of your busy schedule and your efforts to maintain a beautiful home. Our goal is to leave no evidence of our presence, except for a satisfied smile and a safe, healthy chimney. To achieve this, we cover your floors with drop-cloths as soon as we enter, and employ powerful vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may become dislodged during sweeping.

Apart from cleanliness, we make use of cutting-edge video scanning technology to assess your chimney's state before and after our services. This method allows us to detect every issue.

Trust NDJ Chimney Sweep for your chimney, and you'll receive expertly trained technicians, an impeccably clean service, innovative chimney inspection, and thorough documentation of the process, both before and after.

In San Francisco, CA, homeowners recognize our exceptional craftsmanship and integrity. Every service vehicle is staffed with a skilled chimney technician and an assistant. Our technicians, with years of experience, are all committed to delivering excellence.

The Impact of Chimney Sweeping on Home Safety and Cleanliness

Chimney sweeping might seem like a simple task, but it is a detailed process that requires an expert's care to be executed correctly, and its importance lies in maintaining a functional chimney and safeguarding your home and family.

While using your fireplace or stove, the chimney aims to contain and remove harmful byproducts from burning fuel, such as gases, smoke, particles, and minerals. However, debris and creosote can accumulate, causing blockages and fires. A trained California chimney sweep will effectively and safely eliminate this buildup, ensuring your chimney operates efficiently.

Sweeping the chimney is an inexpensive and crucial aspect of preventive upkeep that can ensure your safety and, over time, save you money.

Annual cleaning and inspection should be conducted for chimneys in regular use, while even those rarely used should undergo at least one sweeping and inspection to verify their safe and correct functioning.

It's simple to get ready for your chimney sweep appointment:

Keep your fireplace free of fire for a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment.

Create a safe distance around your stove or fireplace by moving furniture and breakable items several feet away.

Please make certain your pets are confined in a separate room, away from the work area.

Your technician should take about an hour to 90 minutes to complete the chimney sweep, and during this time, they will:

Review the interior and exterior portions of your chimney that can be accessed.

Check for cracks in factory-assembled units.

Sweep your chimney employing special brushes.

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

Tackle your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper with a scrub using our hand tools.

Take care of ashes and clean your firebox.

From the fireplace or stove, extract and clean the grate.

Identify fire safety risks.

The traditional technique of chimney sweeping with brushes and rods has been maintained, even as chimney tools have advanced.

How to Choose a Chimney Sweep: Key Factors

As the chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, anyone can obtain some tools and brushes and profess to be skilled. However, employing the wrong team can prove to be an expensive mistake.

Many chimney fires and fireplace problems can be avoided with the right maintenance, while issues and dangers can be worsened by unqualified chimney sweeps and their poor repair work. We've even found ourselves assisting homeowners after they've been deceived by some of these untrained companies.

Considering the numerous chimney sweep companies in the San Francisco area, you might be curious about the distinctions in education, training, experience, and standards among them.

Unfortunately, not every chimney sweep is concerned with your long-term (or even short-term) safety. So whether you choose NDJ Chimney Sweep or another chimney sweep company for the job, make sure the company you choose to care for your chimney and fireplace is licensed, insured, and certified.

At the outset, make sure the company has the necessary license and insurance, and it's always recommended to ask for references. Moreover, pay attention to CSIA certification in California chimney sweep services.

As a non-profit organization managed by volunteer industry professionals, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) works to keep homeowners safe and shield them from the perils of fire. They have been doing so since the 1980s by offering the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.