Chimney Sweeping | Palm Springs CA

Palm Springs, CA, homeowners trust Ye Olde Brit Chimney Sweep to keep their chimneys clean, safe and working at their best. Our team of experienced professionals uses the latest techniques and equipment to ensure your chimney is in top working order.

Routine chimney care not only increases the efficiency of your chimney but also helps to prevent potential hazards. Here’s how we can help you with expert chimney sweeping and chimney inspections.

Chimney Sweeping

Chimney sweeping removes flammable creosote from the chimney flue. It also removes drafting obstructions that can cause smoke to back up into your home.

Creosote Removal

Creosote forms when smoke condenses in the chimney and is the primary cause of most reported chimney fires each year in Palm Spring, CA, and throughout Riverside County. Our chimney sweep technicians use a variety of brushes, scrubbers, rods, solvents and commercial vacuums to remove creosote and reduce the chance of a chimney fire.

Be aware of these chimney fire signs:

• Strange tapping or clicking sounds when the fireplace is in use
• A rumbling noise, like from a train
• Excess dense smoke coming from either end of your chimney

If you notice any of these signs, call 911 and vacate the house. Do not attempt to put out a chimney fire!

Debris Removal

Leaves and twigs from nearby trees, as well as small animals and their nests, can narrow the passage in your Palm Springs, CA, chimney. This can cause smoke to draft sluggishly and move backwards into your house.

Smoke is a problem, but a worse problem is the carbon monoxide carried in smoke. This gas is odorless and invisible but is known to be potentially fatal when inhaled by people and animals.

All fire safety agencies in the U.S. recommend that homeowners schedule chimney sweeping by an experienced technician once a year.

Chimney Inspections Palm Springs CA

Chimney inspections should also be performed annually. A basic inspection can turn up early signs of damage and malfunction in your chimney system so you can have the issues repaired before serious problems occur.

Ye Olde Brit offers our Palm Springs, CA, customers all three levels of inspection as recognized by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPI).

Level 1 chimney inspection

This inspection covers all readily accessible areas of your chimney system, including the masonry, chimney cap, chimney crown, flashing and more.

Level 2 chimney inspection

A level 2 inspection is needed when:
You’re selling your Palm Springs, CA, home
You’re making modifications to your chimney system, such as by adding a new appliance or replacing the chimney liner
Damage within the system is suspected

Level 3 chimney inspection

When a chimney has suffered extensive damage, a Level 3 inspection is performed. This system-wide inspection often involves the removal of parts of the chimney structure and adjacent home building materials.

Call Your Chimney Sweeping and Chimney Inspection Experts

Ye Olde Brit is ready to help keep your Palm Springs chimney in excellent condition year-round. We carry the Certified Chimney Professional (CCP) designation and bring more than 30 years of hands-on experience to every chimney sweep and chimney inspection project.

We’re certified through the Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild and maintain membership in the National Chimney Sweep Guild.

Speak with a chimney professional by calling (909) 880-2120. You can also get in touch with our handy online contact form.

We proudly serve all of Palm Springs, CA, Desert Hot Springs, CA, Idyllwild, CA, Palm Desert, CA, Cathedral City, CA, Indio, CA, White Water, CA, La Quinta, CA, and other Riverside County, California, communities.