Chimney Cleaning Bozeman, MT
Chimney, vent and fireplace manufacturers recommend annual sweep, cleaning and inspections to maintain the proper functioning of your fireplace and safety of your home.
Service Description
Canyon Chimney Sweeps offers the best chimney cleaning in Bozeman, Big Sky and the surrounding areas. Our process ensures that your home or property stays clean, soot-free, and that your fireplace is running with optimal efficiency and without fire hazards. Our team follows industry guidance for complete removal of the build-up and debris that comes from burning wood through the long Montana winters, and we leave your fireplace or gas stove soot-free.
For homes in Big Sky and Bozeman, the chimney cleaning process begins by inserting a rough, poly brush into the top of your flue (the portion that extends from a fireplace to the outside), and moving it down towards your fireplace. As this brush catches and removes the built-up soot and creosote (a black, tar-like sticky substance), we use a high-efficiency HEPA vacuum to capture all of the debris. This step is the most important in ensuring that no loosened debris escapes into your home or air. We use state-of-the-art removal techniques including rotary sweep to ensure your chimney is extremely clean when we have completed the job.
When is this Relevant?
Over time, soot, creosote, and debris accumulate inside your chimney, obstructing the airflow and increasing the risk of fire hazards (pictured below is a Big Sky townhome’s flue in dire need of cleaning). We see hundreds of flues in need of chimney cleaning across Bozeman each year, just from a single year of wood burning.
The buildup of these substances can lead to poor combustion, reduced efficiency, and potential damage to your chimney system. Our recommendation for chimney cleaning in Bozeman is once per year, but this may vary based on the amount of wood you burn in your fireplace. If your fireplace is the primary source of heat, then an annual cleaning is absolutely recommended.
How do I know my chimney needs cleaned?
The best way to determine if your chimney needs cleaned is our camera inspection, but other common signs include:
Low chimney air flow
Your fire keeps going out
The damper is black
Excess smoke is produced when burning wood
The glass protection for your fireplace is stained black or is oily
