Our services include:

1. Chimney Cleaning:
1. We clean the inside of your chimney, from the firebox floor to the chimney top
2. We use brushes on rods to clean the flue, hand brushes for the  firebox and smoke chamber, and a vacuum to control dust.
3. We use video technology to enhance our ability to evaluate the chimney
4. Annual service recommended
    
2. Chimney Evaluations:The Irish Sweep conducts chimney evaluations according to guidelines set forth by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). These classifications are:
1. Level 1 Inspection
1. Recommended if you have not changed - and do not plan to change - your heating appliance or system.
2. Considered appropriate during annual service visit and during flue cap installation.
3. Technicians do not need to use tools to open or remove doors, panels, or coverings, in order to examine the chimney exterior and interior.
4. Technicians may need commonly available tools to examine portions of the appliance and the chimney connection - but the evaluation will not disrupt the chimney structure or finish.
2. Level 2 Inspection
1. Required when any change is made to your system - for example, before the flue is relined, or when you replace an appliance with another of a dissimilar type or efficiency level.
2. Required upon the sale or transfer of property.
3. Suggested when an operating malfunction or external event is likely to have caused damage to the chimney or appliance.
4. Does not require the removal or destruction of permanently attached portions of the chimney or building structure.
5. Includes all services appropriate in a Level I inspection, plus the examination of accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior, including attics crawl spaces and basements.
6. Includes a visual inspection by video scanning.
3. Level 3 Inspection
1. Conducted after a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection indicates a hazard in concealed portions of the chimney and flue.
2. Involves the removal, and possibly destruction, of portions of the chimney or building structure, as necessary.
3. Requires special tools and access to concealed areas of the chimney and flue.
4. "Class A" chimney installations
3. Chimney Re-lining
4. Flue cap/spark arrestor installations
5. Top-sealing Damper Installations
6. Troubleshooting of drafting problems
7. Fireplace insert installations
8. Freestanding woodstove and gas stove installations
9. Fireplace Glass Door Enclosure installations
10. Artificial gas log set installations
11. Dryer vent cleaning
12. Masonry repair
13. Referrals to other professionals

Some professional property management companies and real estate professionals have a house account with The Irish Sweep, Inc. Real estate transactions conducted for these companies may be billed to a designated escrow account, as appropriate.

As a courtesy, we send annual reminders for service, and confirm all appointments by phone 24 hours in advance.

Our hours of operation are:
April 1 through September 30: Tuesday through Saturday,  8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

October 1 through March 31: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to  4:30 p.m.

Before Your Appointment:
24 hours before your appointment, remember to:

• Stop using your fireplace, woodstove, or gas stove. For safety's sake, we need to work with an appliance that is completely cool. As a courtesy, please remove all ash from the firebox.
• Cancel or reschedule your appointment if necessary. We charge a service fee for missed appointments, or appointments canceled with less than 24 hours notice.

The Day of Your Appointment, remember to:

• Keep pets and children away from the area where we will be working. This ensures their safety - and enables our staff work to work unencumbered.
• Remove fragile or precious items from the area near the fireplace. If necessary, we can help you move furnishings. 
• Watch us work, if you'd like. Customers learn a great deal about chimney safety from watching us work, so we encourage it.