Sootmaster Chimney San Antonio TX
With over 30 years of experience, San Antonio Chimney Sweep Pensacola is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system.
“Nobody gets there faster than us or better prepared. Over 100 years of combined experience!”
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Who is Sootmaster Chimney Sweep San Antonio?
We are a full-service chimney sweep company. Thirty years ago, The cost of home heating was on the rise and so was chimney fires. San Antonio had a shortage of chimney sweeps and it was a struggle to receive quality work in a reasonable timeframe. This caused many to stop using their fireplaces, or attempt to do it themselves. We knew we had to do something. That is why we pride ourselves on having the quickest response time in the industry, back our repairs with industry-leading warranties, and do everything in our power to go above and beyond your expectations every time.
UNDER OUR GOAL
Our goal is to service chimneys and to make them safe. To provide inspections and cleanings, at a reasonable price to help prevent chimney fires, and keep carbon monoxide flowing up and out your chimney instead of flowing into your home. We solve problems such as water leaks that can cause your biggest investment to end up in ruins. We repair chimneys and fireplaces to keep them in a condition that is safe to burn. We humanely remove wildlife and fumigate for fungus and bacteria to ensure your home is clean and you are healthy.
Our Promise to San Antonio TX
Our Promise is to build a relationship with the people we serve because we want to have the privilege of being your chimney sweep. We’ll accomplish this by doing what it takes to exceed your expectations and by providing the best service offered by any chimney sweep company.
That’s Why at Sootmaster Chimney Sweep San Antonio We:
- Always call in advance with any hold-ups or inconveniences
- Keep the fireplace area as clean as we found it by tarping off the fireplace area and using vacuums made to collect falling debris.
- Have the quickest response times in San Antonio!
Sootmaster strives to be the resource for fire safety and fireplace enjoyment education and is always more than happy to answer questions and provide tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to have a chimney cleaned when there's nice carpet around it?
Our professionals take great care to protect the homes of our customers. Leaving our workspace clean and beautiful is as important to us as the quality chimney care we provide.
How long does it take for a team to arrive after requesting a visit?
We can typically make it to your home within 3-4 days of your initial call.
Do chimneys for gas fires need serviced?
Definitely; all flues can get blocked by debris from animals and exhaust from the fire can cause corrosive buildup. There is also risk that the venting system isn't working properly if the gas stove was installed after the chimney. The installers are not necessarily interested in making sure the system is acceptable as much as getting it installed.
How often should my chimney be swept?
Each chimney and fireplace is different, so there's no perfect answer. The easiest way to know when your chimney needs cleaned is to have it inspected annually as recommended by the NFPA.
Cracked Crown on Your Chimney?
On a chimney, the crown is located across the top of the chimney. It is a solid cover that sits on the highest points of your chimney. Designed to be strong and perform well over a long period of time. Even though, over-time all structures start to fall. There are numerous reasons for cracks to form in the crown. Chimneys are continually exposed to the elements and become damaged from snow, rain, sunlight, and freeze-thaw stages. It is significantly important to repair any cracks or splits in a smokestack before any harm occurs.
Indications of a Damages Chimney Crown
- Cracking: Visible cracks in the concrete forming the crown can be filled or sealed, if they are still relatively small. Larger cracks might need more extensive repair.
- Falling flue tiles: notice small lumps of tiles gathering at the base of your fireplace it is an indication that the pipe coating your stack is harmed. If this issue is not tended to it can possibly prompt a house fire.
- Rust: Rust on the damper or in the firebox implies water is getting in there some way or another, potentially through a harmed smokestack crown. Rust must be completely cleaned, and the difficulty that caused it must be immediately fixed.
- Moisture Damage: wallpaper or walls within your home close to the fireplace are giving indications of dampness harm it could identify with water getting in through a defective crown.
- Mortar joint harm: Water that gets into a smokestack can harm mortar joints and cause them to begin disintegrating. On the off chance that you see unordinary particles at the base of the stack or in the firebox
It is imperative to keep up the structural integrity of your chimney as it can turn into a fire danger whenever ignored. Depending upon the degree of the harm to your chimney crown, the kind of repairs needed will fluctuate. The sooner you get issues the less intrusive work it will need to be fixed. In the event that the crown is in more noteworthy decay it might be an ideal opportunity to totally supplant and rebuild the crown.
These and other problems can be prevented by scheduling an annual inspection and cleaning with a professional chimney sweep. However, you do not want to hire just anyone to take care of the task. Mixing any old mortar and slapping it on top is going to leave you with additional issues in no time. Instead, you need a specially formulated mixture made of weather resistant materials to do the job. A cement chimney crown is likely your best option.
Can I Use Freshly Cut Firewood in My Fireplace?
Firewood should be seasoned, meaning it should have time to dry up a bit, Fresh cut has too much moisture in it to burn properly. Firewood should have no more than 20% moisture content. Otherwise, it will smoke, causing harmful chemicals to come into your home and can cause creosote to build up in the chimney and fireplace. To tell if your firewood is dry enough you can bang two logs together, if there is a hollow sound or, if the ends of the logs are dark in color and have cracks, it should be dry enough. If you have logs to compare to each other, dry firewood will weigh less than wet wood.
