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Certified Chimney Sweep Services
Adams Chimney Specialist LLC is the premier choice for certified chimney sweep services in Vancouver, Washington. Proudly recognized as one of the Top 3 Chimney Sweeps in Vancouver for 2023, 2024, and 2025, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in the industry. Our team treats every home with the utmost respect while delivering exceptional chimney sweeps and inspections. We only sweep chimneys when it’s truly needed, ensuring our customers receive honest and reliable service every time.
Our Chimney Sweep Services Include Pellet or Wood-Burning Only
- Masonry Fireplace Chimneys
- Factory-Built Fireplace Chimneys
- Free-Standing Wood-Burning Stoves
- Wood-Burning Stove Insert With Liners
- Zero-Clearance Wood-Burning Fireplaces
- Free-Standing Pellet Stoves
- Pellet Stove Inserts
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Why You Should Hire A Certified Chimney Sweep
It’s important to get your chimney swept and inspected by a certified chimney professional every year. A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep can help prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. These professionals have passed a difficult two-part exam and are highly respected in their industry. As a result, they know all about fire codes, clearances, and how to keep your chimney in good condition. Therefore, it’s a wise decision to hire them annually for a chimney sweep and inspection. Without a doubt, a smart choice to keep your family and home safe.
When a fire breaks out in a chimney, insurance investigators often turn to certified chimney sweeps for their expertise. These trained professionals are essential in determining whether the fire started within the chimney or resulted in damage. Established in 1983, the Chimney Safety Institute of America plays a vital role in educating the public about chimney safety and preventing dangerous situations. As a non-profit organization, they are dedicated to raising awareness and training individuals to become certified chimney professionals. Their efforts have led to a significant annual decrease in chimney fires, showcasing the importance of professional training and safety advocacy in protecting lives and property.
Chimney Sweep Rates
- Masonry or Factory-Built Fireplace Chimney Sweeping: $250 per chimney flue + tax
- Masonry or Factory-Built Fireplace Chimney Sweeping: $475 for two chimney flues at the same location only + tax
- (Masonry or Factory-Built Fireplace) and Wood-Burning Stove Chimney Sweeping: $250 for two chimney flues at the same location only + tax
- Zero-Clearance Wood-Burning Fireplace, Free-Standing Wood-Burning Stove, Or Wood-Burning Stove Insert With Liner Chimney Sweeping: $250 per fireplace/stove + tax
- Zero-Clearance Wood-Burning Fireplace, Free-Standing Wood-Burning Stove, Or Wood-Burning Stove Insert With Liner Chimney Sweeping: $475 for two fireplaces/stoves at the same location only + tax
- (Free-Standing or Insert) Pellet Stove Chimney Sweeping: $350 per stove + tax
- Residential Furnace Masonry Chimney Sweeping: $500 – $1,000 per furnace flue + tax
- Commercial Furnace Masonry Chimney Sweeping: $1,000 – $1,500 per furnace flue + tax
- Non-EPA-Certified Wood-Burning Stove Insert or Free-Standing Wood-Burning Stove Removal: $500 + tax
Please Note: Prices are for the local metropolitan area only. Add $100 – $500 outside of the Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area for travel time and expenses. Call for more detailed prices. Payments are due at the time of our services provided above. Also, we charge a 4% transaction fee on all card payments.
Our Certified Chimney Sweep Process
ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS
PLEASE DO NOT HAVE A FIRE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF OUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. IF WE SHOW UP AND YOU HAVE USED THE FIREPLACE WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SWEEP THE CHIMNEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE FIREPLACE. IF THIS HAPPENS, YOU WILL INCUR A MINIMUM SERVICE FEE CHARGE OF $150. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the fireplace to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house staging it in front of the fireplace opening. Next, we will sweep the inside of the firebox. After the firebox is completely swept, we then will sweep the masonry flue system from top to bottom with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. We will use rotary sweeping whips or cables in some cases depending on the creosote buildup. Rotary sweeping can be done from either the bottom or top of the chimney. We will also remove the creosote from the chimney cap upon sweeping the masonry flue system.
The smoke shelf or smoke chamber is where the majority of the creosote builds up. This area is located right above your built-in throat damper and can only be properly swept from the inside. We use long-handled brushes and will sweep out this area last. Up to this point, everything we have swept so far has fallen behind the damper in the pit area. We then will remove all of the fallen creosote from this area. Once the entire chimney has been swept from top to bottom, we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half per masonry fireplace.
First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the fireplace to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house staging it in front of the fireplace opening. Next, we will sweep the inside of the firebox. After the firebox is completely swept, we then will sweep the factory-built flue system from top to bottom with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. In some cases, we will use rotary sweeping whips or cables depending on the creosote buildup. Rotary sweeping can be done from either the bottom or top of the chimney. Upon sweeping the flue system, we will also remove the creosote off the chimney cap.
Just above the damper is where the majority of the creosote builds up. In the factory-built flue system, it can get extremely dirty. This area can only be properly swept from the inside. We use long-handled brushes and will sweep out this area last. Up to this point, everything we have swept so far has fallen on top of the damper. We then will remove all of the fallen creosote from this area. Once the entire chimney has been swept from top to bottom we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half per factory-built fireplace.
First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the wood stove to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house staging it in front of the wood stove opening. Next, we will sweep the inside of the wood stove. On the inside of the free-standing wood stove at the top, there usually is a baffle plate or firebrick splits. We then remove all of the stove parts to properly sweep, this will allow us to remove all minor creosote build-up inside of the stove. Next, we will sweep out the stove itself and will remove the build-up from the glass.
Flue System Sweep Process
After the wood stove is completely swept, we then will sweep the flue liner system from top to bottom with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. In some cases, we will use rotary sweeping whips or cables depending on the creosote buildup. Rotary sweeping can be done from either the bottom or top of the chimney. Upon sweeping the flue liner system, we will also remove the creosote off the chimney cap. Depending on the type of free-standing wood stove system, we may have to remove and sweep the stove pipe that connects to the masonry chimney flue system.
The chimney piping is where the majority of the creosote builds up. The piping area gets extremely dirty. Upon sweeping the chimney piping, we then reinstall the piping to the free-standing wood stove. Up to this point, everything we have swept down so far has fallen inside the wood stove or at the base of the masonry flue system. Then, we will vacuum the creosote left inside the stove. Once that is completed we put everything back together lubing any rusty parts as needed. Lastly, we will wipe down the stove and glass. Once the entire chimney has been swept from top to bottom we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half per wood stove.
First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the wood stove to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house, staging it in front of the wood stove opening. Next, we will sweep the inside of the wood stove. On the inside of an insert at the top, there usually is a baffle plate or firebrick splits. We then remove all of the stove parts to properly clean them, which will allow us to remove all minor creosote buildup inside the stove. Next, we will sweep out the stove and remove the buildup from the glass.
Flue System Sweep Process
After we completely sweep the wood stove, we will then sweep the flue liner system from top to bottom with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. In some cases, we will use rotary sweeping whips or cables depending on the creosote buildup. We can perform rotary sweeping from either the bottom or the top of the chimney. After we sweep the flue liner system, we will also remove the creosote from the chimney cap.
Just above the damper, the majority of the creosote builds up. This area is the flue liner system or stove baffle plate, which gets extremely dirty. We can only properly sweep this area from the inside. Up to this point, we have swept everything down so far that has fallen inside the wood stove. Then, we will vacuum the creosote left inside the stove. Once we complete that, we put everything back together, lubing any rusty parts as needed. Lastly, we will wipe down the stove and glass. Once we sweep the entire chimney from top to bottom, we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half per wood stove.
First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the fireplace to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house, staging it in front of the fireplace opening. Next, we will sweep the inside of the fireplace. On the inside of the zero-clearance wood-burning fireplace at the top, there usually is a baffle plate or firebrick splits and a catalytic combustor. We then remove all of the parts to properly clean them, which will allow us to remove all minor creosote buildup inside the fireplace. Next, we will sweep out the fireplace itself and remove the buildup from the glass.
Flue System Sweep Process
After we completely sweep the fireplace, we will then sweep the flue liner system from top to bottom with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. In some cases, we will use rotary sweeping whips or cables depending on the creosote buildup. We can do rotary sweeping from either the bottom or the top of the chimney. Upon sweeping the flue liner system, we will also remove the creosote from the chimney cap.
The majority of the creosote builds up just above the damper. We can only properly sweep this area from the inside. Up to this point, we have swept everything so far that has fallen on top of the damper. We will then remove all of the fallen creosote left inside the fireplace in this area. Once we complete that, we will put everything back together, lubricating any rusty parts as needed. Lastly, we will wipe down the fireplace and glass. Once we have swept the entire chimney from top to bottom, we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half per fireplace.
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First, we lay out drop cloths from the closest entrance to the pellet stove to ensure we contain any creosote mess on the drop cloths. Then, we bring all of our sweeping equipment into the house, staging it in front of the stove. Next, we will unplug the pellet stove and sweep the inside of the stove. On the inside of the pellet stove, there usually is a burn pot, ash pan, and exhaust tubes or vent. We then remove all of the parts to properly sweep them, which will allow us to remove all minor creosote buildup inside the stove. Next, we will locate the exhaust fan. Once we locate the fan, we may need to remove it to properly sweep it and inspect the gasket. The exhaust fan gasket should be replaced if there are any signs of deterioration. Finally, we will sweep out the stove itself and remove the buildup from the glass.
Flue System Sweep Process
After we completely sweep the pellet stove, we will then sweep the flue liner system from top to bottom or bottom up, which ever option if safest for the technician, with our chimney sweep brushes and extension rods. In some cases, we will use rotary sweeping whips or cables depending on the creosote buildup. We can do rotary sweeping from either the bottom or the top of the chimney. Upon sweeping the flue liner system, we will also remove the creosote from the chimney cap.
The majority of the creosote builds up on the exhaust fan, liner, and chimney cap. We can only properly sweep some of these areas from the inside. Up to this point, we have swept everything so far that has fallen inside of the chimney liner. We will then remove all of the fallen creosote left inside the liner and stove. Once we complete that, we will put everything back together, lubricating any rusty parts as needed. Lastly, we will wipe down the pellet stove and glass. Once we have swept the entire chimney system from top to bottom, we will go over any concerns or recommendations. This chimney sweep process takes approximately one and a half to approximately two and a half hours per stove.
Why Sweep My Chimney?
Regularly sweeping your chimney is important to eliminate creosote buildup in the flue lining. Creosote develops over time due to combustion in your chimney, and any noticeable accumulation should be swept as soon as possible. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, even a ¼” of buildup can result in a creosote fire that can harm your chimney or even spread to your home. Additionally, sweeping your chimney regularly can help reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Creosote comes in various forms, such as black or brown in appearance, crusty and flaky, tar-like, drippy and sticky, or shiny and hardened.
Facts About Chimney Sweeping
PREVENT FIRES: SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY REGULARLY! In 2005, there were 62,000 heating-related home fires, resulting in 607 deaths, 1,550 injuries, and $900 million in property damage (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association.
How often do I need to sweep my chimney?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you sweep and inspect your chimneys at least once a year, more if you use your fireplace regularly. This applies to wood-burning, oil-fired appliances, and gas fireplaces! Even if you do not use your fireplace, you should still sweep and inspect your chimney as animals may build nests in the flue.
Adams Chimney Specialist LLC provides the best certified chimney sweep, inspections, and chimney repairs in the area.
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