Sweeping/Cleaning

Chimney Crown — Canton, OH — Ferguson's Fireside Chimney Cleaning & Repair

Chimney Sweeping, Cleaning & Maintenance Services

Call Ferguson's Fireside Chimney Cleaning & Repair for expert Chimney Sweeping and Maintenance Services. Sweeping a chimney can be a dirty job and you want to be sure it's done right. However, once we are finished you shouldn't be able to even tell we were there. Our chimney sweeps are true professionals and we are the only chimney sweeping company in Stark County that has CSIA certified chimney technicians. We'll be honest and fair while getting the job done right. Please bookmark our website. Save our phone number. Call us today to schedule an inspection or to schedule service.

Signs it might be time to call a chimney sweep:

Dark black soot on your fireplace damper
Your fires are not burning well and are very smoky
Visible thick creosote (soot) in your chimney lining
A smell like smoldering fire when the fireplace is not in use
You have burned more than a cord of wood

Chimney Sweeping - Don't underestimate the value of sweeping your chimney on a regular basis. You'd be surprised how much build-up happens in a regularly used fireplace. Keeping your chimney clean will help prevent a chimney fire and make it last longer. Generally, a chimney needs sweeping after every cord of wood burned.

You never know what we may find in your chimney. There are animals that commonly choose your chimney as their homes such as raccoons and chimney swifts. There are other animals that end up in your chimney either seeking refuge from other animals or maybe they are just curious. Unfortunately, these animals usually cannot make it back out of your chimney and either need to be removed before they die, or we are called to remove the dead animal. If you are finding that you have an unusually high number of flies in your home, there may be a dead animal in your chimney. We can remove animals living or dead.

Chimney sweeps (includes inspection) in Stark County - $350 + Tax | Inspections - $250
Outside Stark County but still within service range - $400 + Tax | Inspections - $300
For Saturday appointments add $50

Chimney & Fireplace Inspections

Are you considering buying a new home or selling your current home? If so, we would HIGHLY recommend you call us for inspection. Our inspections are thorough and include a professional inspection report as well as estimates for any repairs that are needing to be done. Don't assume that because you got a general home inspection, that the inspector will catch all issues with the chimney. We use high tech cameras to inspect the hidden areas of your fireplace such as the smoke chamber and flue lining of your chimney and we state of the art software developed by Mr. Ferguson and his brother.

It's a very common occurrence for people to move into a new home thinking they can burn, but before they have that first fire, they gave us our for an inspection just in case, only to find out that there are thousands of dollars worth of repairs that need to be made before they can use the fireplace. Many times, these costs can be used to negotiate price or come out of closing costs if the inspection is done before the sale and you have an estimate for the repairs.

A Clean Chimney Is less likely to give you trouble

Every year lives are lost and millions of dollars in property damage are reported due to chimney fires. Chimney fires can be prevented by routine maintenance. People often ask how often they should clean their chimney. The answer depends on a few different factors. What kind of wood are you burning, how often do you burn, how hot are your fires, how long do they burn, and the moisture content of the wood? A good general rule is for every cord of wood you burn, you should have your chimney inspected and cleaned.

Your chimney, smoke chamber (5), and flue (4) have a very important job of carrying the smoke and other harmful products of combustion to the outside of the house. There are many benefits to a clean chimney. Sweeping your chimney will prevent the buildup of flammable creosote and help your chimney to function properly and efficiently. Creosote can affect the draft/draw/suction of your chimney which can hinder the flow of carbon monoxide and smoke out of your home. If you start to smell an odor that smells like soot or like fire while the fire is not burning or If you suddenly start getting smoke in your house, these warning signs should not be ignored and can most likely be fixed with a chimney cleaning.

When we come out to sweep your fireplace chimney, we inspect every aspect of your chimney. From the metal chimney cap (1) to the bottom of the firebox (12). Upon arrival, our technician will put drop cloths around the fireplace, inspect all parts on the chimney inside and out, top to bottom using the latest video and software technology. Make sure everything is safe and sound and that there are no holes, cracks, or anything else that could be a fire hazard or affect the proper function and safety of the chimney and fireplace. If there are any repairs needed on the inside or outside, our technicians can write you an estimate for the repairs.

Fireplace Front Cleaning Services

Does this look like the front of your fireplace? Stains on your fireplace front are very unattractive. We can make it look new again with a fireplace front cleaning using low-pressure steam and extraction.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, between 2010-2014 U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 civilian deaths, 440 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage. Many of these fires were caused by clogged or excessive lint build up in the dryer vent. Schedule an appointment for us to clean your dryer vent today.

Front of a Dirty Fireplace — Canton, OH — Ferguson's Fireside Chimney Cleaning & Repair

Humane Animal Removal from Chimney

You might be surprised at what gets into your chimney! Many animals think that your chimney is the perfect home! Raccoons love to live in the chimney! Chimney swifts are a common find in chimneys.

We have been humanely removing animals from chimneys and fireplaces for over 30 years. After we remove the animals it is necessary to clean out nesting materials and any waste they have left in your chimney. Animals living in your chimney can also bring in other unwanted pests, bugs, parasites. Fleas, ticks, mites, flies, and other bugs often accompany animals in your chimney. Cleaning the chimney will help remove all these pests.

After we have removed the animals and other debris from the chimney it is important to install a chimney cap or a chimney cap with an airtight damper. The airtight damper when closed will prevent insects from entering the chimney.

Call us today to schedule an inspection or to schedule service.