A Step In Time Chimney Sweeping

A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps has been offering chimney cleaning, chimney inspections, andchimney repairs for over 20 years. A Step in Time is currently offering NFPA level 1 chimney inspections at $85 and chimney sweep for open fireplaces are $159. For homeowners, we will come to your home, provide detailed inspection photos, and educate you on state building codes regarding the safety of your fireplace. This service is heavily discounted. We are so confident that you will be impressed with our professionalism, quality of service and knowledge we provide, that you will become our customer for life.

A Step In Time specializes in chimney and fireplace repairs. We are experts in repairing and restoring chimneys and fireplaces and bringing them up to code, so they are safe to use. Our chimney specialists can handle all of your chimney needs. We offer chimney relining, damper repair, damper replacement, smoke chamber repairs, masonry repairs, crown repairs, fireplace rebuilding, fireplace repointing, and exterior masonry repair. We also offer full weatherproofing to fix existing leaks and prevent future leaks in your chimney and fireplace.

There is a certain level of coziness and ambiance that comes with a wood burning fireplace. But there is also some risk associated with a fire, making regular chimney cleaning a necessity. Professional chimney cleaning is required when there is at least inch of build up in the chimney flue. Once it has reached this point, the creosote becomes a fire hazard. Chimney fires are one of the leading causes of house fires with more than 25,000 chimney fires reported annually. A simple chimney sweep and inspection can drastically help to reduce the risk of starting a chimney fire in your home.

Did you know that according to the National Fire Protection Association, there are 3 levels of chimney inspections? The first level is the basic chimney inspection. This occurs during routine annual chimney cleanings. The level 2 chimney inspection is recommended if you buy or sell your home or believe you may have experienced a chimney fire which includes a video inspection. The third level includes extensive disassembly of your fireplace. Also, it is very important that you consult a certified professional and give the task of your fireplace inspection service in experienced hands.

Many homeowners do not realize they need to have a dryer vent cleaned. If your clothes take longer than one cycle to dry, you likely need to have your dryer vent cleaned. Most homeowners believe the line behind their dryer is what is being cleaned, and they can clean it themselves. However, dryer vent cleaning actually cleans the line that travels through your walls and ceiling to the vent on the outside of your home. Clogged dryer vents cause numerous house fires, and cleaning them is definitely something that a homeowner should research.