Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Nahunta GA

With over 30 years of experience, Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Nahunta 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 Nahunta?

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. Nahunta 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 Nahunta GA

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 Nahunta 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 Nahunta!

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.

The Menacing Leak

Recently noticed water around your fireplace, chimney, or surrounding area? You probably have a leaking chimney on your hands, which can be a bump in the road for you and the comfort of your home and everyday life. However, A leaking chimney does not always manifest itself in obvious ways. Many homeowners falsely assume that all leaky chimneys present themselves as visible water in the fireplace or flue, but chimney leaks can originate from a few different places....

The Importance

People often put off getting in touch with their trusted chimney sweeper, because they don’t want to spend the money. The truth is, the cost of hiring a chimney sweeper will save you money on your heating bill, and having a clean chimney will allow for your fires to last longer. You will also decrease the chances of a chimney fire, which can cause severe damage to your home. Most people with fireplaces don’t think about the importance of the chimney sweeper. Many...

The Best Cure for Chimney Fires is Preventing Them

Fires and Chimneys While the rate of chimney fires seems to have declined in the recent past, it’s still essential to take measures to prevent this dangerous occurrence in your home. According to experts, taking preventative measures is the best way to keep your home safe from chimney fires. Regular chimney inspections, cleaning, and maintenance go a long way in helping prevent dangerous chimney fires and save you from incurring damage that requires expensive...

My Chimney Is Leaking!!!

If you live along the Gulf Coast you know that we get a lot of rain. In fact, we get more rain than anyplace in the country. Rain is a big deal when it comes to fireplaces and chimneys.  Prolonged water exposure can result in cracks or gaps in chimneys where creosote can collect and increase the risk of fire or where noxious gases can escape into your home and expose your family to carbon monoxide." Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Leaks In basic terms, the problem with...

The Perfect Time to Call a Chimney Cleaning Company is in Spring

Spring Time Spring is a very viable time to do home repairs including cleaning your chimney. This is because it comes after a season of heavy fireplace usage that has most likely led to creosote buildup in the chimney liner walls. Creosote is a compound that forms during burning when smoke and moisture condense in the walls of the chimney. Not only is it a stubborn stain, but it also releases an unpleasant odor and is the leading cause of chimney fires. Spring...

How Does a Chimney Company Earn a Strong Market Reputation?

There may be over a dozen chimney companies in any given area. Despite the same general tasks, not all chimney companies are the same. Some of them have a very strong reputation in their area while others are rarely spoken about, nor have any online reviews. It’s important to know the difference between the chimney companies who are well known in your area, and those who do not have a good reputation, because it is the key to hiring the perfect chimney company....

The Little Critters

Your chimney is a beautiful structure that is an important feature in your home. But it is also a great feature in the lives of little invaders.Here is some important information regarding these critters and how to keep them out of your home! It's important to make sure that your home is safe from little invaders. Chimney SwiftsChimney Swifts are small birds commonly found in chimneys. They are unable to perch and therefore must cling to vertical surfaces. Chimney...

“The Climbing Boys”

If you have ever had a chimney and had it cleaned, you may not have ever considered how this practice started.  Although, who would, right?  It's\ a very interesting story..... In the 16th century, England fireplaces with large chimneys were a status symbol and only the wealthiest of people had them.  This became a source of pride for those families.  Stories around the fireplace, families gathered, holidays spent. This became the norm in wealthy households. As...

To Be a Flame Whisperer: The Secrets of Smoke

Smoke is likely the first thing to come to mind when associating with chimneys. However, not many people know that smoke is essentially the language of the flame. Its intentions and behaviors are within the plume of smoke. Should you learn to read it, you may call yourself a fire whisperer. A bit goes into smoke characteristics with some of its attributes, including color and thickness. So, it can be helpful to learn smoke tips in case of an emergency. What...

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...

Can I Use Freshly Cut Firewood in My Fireplace?

Firewood should be seasoned, meaning it should have time to dry up a bit, Fresh cut has too much moisture in it to burn properly. Firewood should have no more than 20% moisture content. Otherwise, it will smoke, causing harmful chemicals to come into your home and can cause creosote to build up in the chimney and fireplace. To tell if your firewood is dry enough you can bang two logs together, if there is a hollow sound or, if the ends of the logs are dark in color and have cracks, it should be dry enough. If you have logs to compare to each other, dry firewood will weigh less than wet wood.

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