Mr Chimney

Mr Chimney can provide complete asbestos removal, asbestos inspection, pre demo inspection reports, bulk sampling and air sampling services for both residential and commercial properties. You can trust our asbestos handlers to detect, decontaminate and provide abatement services for your home or business.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, reports that some 23,600 residential fires in the 50 states were related to solid fuel appliances and equipment in 1996. An additional 5,500 fires were attributed to chimneys and chimney connectors serving heating systems burning liquid and other fuels. As a result of these fires, 130 people died, 230 people were injured, and total property losses were set at more than $184.4 million.

As you snuggle in front of a cozy fire or bask in the warmth of your wood stove, you are taking part in a ritual of comfort and enjoyment handed down through the centuries. The last thing you are likely to be thinking about is the condition of your chimney. However, if you don't give some thought to it before you light those winter fires, your enjoyment may be very short-lived.

I am sure you have heard the 'word to the wise', telling the public to be cautious when dealing with chimney companies. Many chimney companies have reputations for cutting corners and putting the community at risk. There are companies that will use thin metal liners that will tear when run throughout the twists and turns of the normal chimney flue.

Not only is the chimney cleaning essential to the safety of your home or business, there is also another duct that is commonly overlooked. The dryer vent, or dryer duct as is also called, can be a fire hazard when not properly cleaned out on a regular basis. It can affect the efficiency of your dryer and in some cases pose a safety issue if clogged.