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Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Fernland AL

With over 30 years of experience, Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Fernland is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system.

“Nobody gets there faster than us or better prepared. Over 100 years of combined experience!”

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Who is Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Fernland?

We are a full-service chimney sweep company. Thirty years ago, The cost of home heating was on the rise and so was chimney fires. Fernland had a shortage of chimney sweeps and it was a struggle to receive quality work in a reasonable timeframe. This caused many to stop using their fireplaces, or attempt to do it themselves. We knew we had to do something. That is why we pride ourselves on having the quickest response time in the industry, back our repairs with industry-leading warranties, and do everything in our power to go above and beyond your expectations every time.

UNDER OUR GOAL

Our goal is to service chimneys and to make them safe. To provide inspections and cleanings, at a reasonable price to help prevent chimney fires, and keep carbon monoxide flowing up and out your chimney instead of flowing into your home. We solve problems such as water leaks that can cause your biggest investment to end up in ruins. We repair chimneys and fireplaces to keep them in a condition that is safe to burn. We humanely remove wildlife and fumigate for fungus and bacteria to ensure your home is clean and you are healthy.

Our Promise to Fernland AL

Our Promise is to build a relationship with the people we serve because we want to have the privilege of being your chimney sweep.  We’ll accomplish this by doing what it takes to exceed your expectations and by providing the best service offered by any chimney sweep company.

That’s Why at Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Fernland We:

  • Always call in advance with any hold-ups or inconveniences
  • Keep the fireplace area as clean as we found it by tarping off the fireplace area and using vacuums made to collect falling debris.
  • Have the quickest response times in Fernland!

Sootmaster strives to be the resource for fire safety and fireplace enjoyment education and is always more than happy to answer questions and provide tips.

My Chimney Is Leaking – Help!

Uh oh.Water is coming from somewhere, and it looks like the fireplace is the culprit! If you fear your chimney is leaking, it’s best to call in a professional chimney sweep right away to address any necessary repairs.The sooner you get it done, the less overall damage you’ll end up facing. Not to mention, your fireplace will thank you! Dangers & Damages Behind A Leak So, what happens when a leak continues to occur? Unresolved water issues are a serious problem...

What Should You Do If an Animal is in Your Chimney?

What You Should Do If an Animal Gets Stuck in Your Chimney First, it is important to identify what type of animal it is. If you hear chirping or flapping it’s probably a bird. If you hear scratching, sniffing, or clawing it is probably an animal. Once you have identified what it is you can make a plan to remove it. If it is an animal, chances are that it is either a raccoon or a squirrel. Make sure to close the damper or the glass doors on the fireplace. This will...

The Draft You Do Not Want to Watch

The primary purpose of a fireplace is to maintain the combustion of wood into heat and draft out harmful gases and smoke out of the building. Smoke travels through the chimney to the outside air, instead of inside the home. When a good draft is not present, a low draft allows carbon monoxide, soot, and smoke to permeate. A good draft is necessary to keep a fire burning. This allows oxygen to continuously get to the fire, and smoke to dispel through the flue, and...

A Fun Bird Game!

Many animals may try to call your chimney home. But the most obvious one to people is likely to be avians, in other words... birds! Birds—scientifically called Aves, a class belonging to the phylum Chordata—are like mini-flying dinosaurs and some of the closest animals to the fan-favorite reptiles. They are undoubtedly some more friendly ones; not many are willing to get up close with a crocodile. So what type of dino-descendants are trying to call your chimney...

Chimney Cap Chipley

Sootmaster Chimney Cap Installation Chipley Florida With over 30 years of experience, Sootmaster Chipley is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system."Nobody gets there faster than us or better prepared. Over 100 years of combined experience!"Enhance your home's aesthetics and protect your chimney with a high-quality chimney cap. Chimney caps play a vital role in preserving the integrity of your chimney and...

Joint effort on joint work. Style vs Substance!

The last time we spoke on brick and mortar, we focused on the joints. Specifically, one part of the process, pointing and its variants: Pointing, the finishing of the mortar joints Repointing, repairing said joints Some specific varieties: tuckpointing, flush pointing, strap pointing, and grooved pointing Today we will be going over those joints themselves and more ways they can be pointed, as I promised in that very blog. The most important part of the form of...

Flying Mice? No, They’re Beautiful Bats!

The flying non-rodent known as the bat is arguably a helpful pest. But they are home invaders nonetheless, and dangerous if kept. Here we discuss how to find out if you have bats and how to handle it if you do.

Can Fireplace Ashes Be Used for Anything

With the way climate change is going, many of us are trying to reduce our carbon footprint. This comes with smaller feats like deciding what to do with our fireplace ash. Typically, we just throw our fireplace ash out. This just adds to the growing trash in landfills. So many of us wonder, can fireplace ashes be used for anything? There are luckily many useful things to be done with fireplace ashes! From gardens to using to make things like lye! Are fireplace...

Chimney Examination

If a chimney is not properly cared for, the results can be severe. A number of issues can arise when a chimney is not regularly cleaned and maintained. One common problem is the obstruction of the chimney which blocks smoke and dangerous gases from leaving the house and into the air outside. You can clean your chimney yourself, but it is usually best to hire chimney cleaning contractors to do it for you, due to the complexity for chimneys.  A clean and clear...

Got a Leaking Chimney?

Does Homeowners' Insurance Cover Leaking Chimneys? Yes, and no, a standard homeowners insurance policy (HO3) covers chimney repairs if a covered peril caused the damage. Your chimney is considered part of your home's structure, so its coverage mirrors your dwelling's coverage. It does not cover maintenance or other uncovered perils. Homeowner’s insurance companies will cover many types of chimney damage. It will not cover neglect. If your chimney has suffered...
Deterioration of Brick & Mortar

Over years of use, the brick and mortar that comprises the chimney structure can begin to deteriorate. Some early signs include cracks and crumbling, which can let in water, which does speed up the deterioration process. Freeze and thaw cycles cause water to expand and break apart the structure.

Stains on the Chimney Exterior

White stains usually come from salts left behind water evaporation. This water could be on the outside of the chimney, or it could have gotten into the structure. Black stains mean there is an excess amount of soot in the chimney that needs to be cleaned out. There are many other possible types of chimney stains, which need to be examined by a professional.

Buildup of Creosote

Creosote, smoke from burning wood, clings to and buildup on the inner surfaces of the chimney. An excessive amount of buildup can obstruct the airflow. This material increases potential chimney fires due to how combustible and flammable. A trained chimney sweep can perform a thorough cleaning to remove creosote and soot.

Damaged Chimney Crown

The chimney crown, located at the top, is a layer of the chimney that protects the bricks and mortar from rain damage. Crowns can crack and deteriorate over time, and when that happens, the bricks and mortar can begin soaking up rainwater, leading to damage as stated above.

Flashing Problems

Around the exterior of the chimney is flashing. This connects to the roof but where it connects to the roof can become warped or damaged, giving the water a clear path to travel down into the building materials of the home.

Faulty Dampers

Dampers that will not fully open or close will cause an air-flow problem during a fire and will allow outside air into the home, and vice-versa when a fire is not burning. Dampers can be cleaned or replaced if deemed necessary.

Rusted Chimney Cap

Chimney caps cover the opening of the chimney to protect against debris, small animals, and water, which can become rusted and begin to deteriorate. A damaged chimney cap needs to be replaced or repaired. These are only seven of the elements focused on during an inspection by a chimney professional.

Damages Uncovered in Chimney Inspections

Think about your chimney. Do you know the current state of all the components? Do you know where there is damage or breakdown started? What are the signs of serious damage? As the homeowner, you cannot answer these questions with any certainty. To have that certainty, you should call a professional chimney company. Chimneys, especially those connected to a wood-burning fireplace, perform a critical job. These allow interior air to get into the fireplace sustaining fire and providing a channel to draw outside air. A perfectly sound chimney will do this perfectly. If a chimney has issues or damages then it will not operate properly. A chimney that does not work properly can cause damage to your home and those living inside. 

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