Mt Freedom Chimney

Retainers must be submitted no later than 6pm the day after an appt has been scheduled. If not paid by this deadline, the appt will be offered to the next caller.

Retainers are fully refunded for cancelations if the office is notified by 12pm the day prior to an appointment. The office must also be notified no later than 12pm the day prior if requesting to reschedule an appt.

A text msg with the retainer pay link will be sent to clients after establishing a date & time for an appointment.

Performed from indoors. Roof access is not required for service, but may be helpful for inspection purposes. Gaining safe roof access is seasonally available. Servicing for sealed gas inserts require a licensed plumber. Servicing is categorized as routine, not emergency.

Performed from both indoors and on the roof. Gaining safe roof access is seasonally available. Servicing is categorized as routine, not emergency.

Based on the professional opinion from a lic'ed HVAC or plumber first. Routine chimney sweeping is not the same service as obstruction removal. Performed from both indoors and on the roof. Be advised, same-day service is usually not feasible, and it's recommended to have the heating appliance chimney annually serviced in the spring or summer to avoid issues. Gaining safe roof access is seasonally viable.

Maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs are not available for fireplace gas appliances, as a licensed plumber is the more appropriate service provider. Chimney sweeping is seldom, if ever, required for gas-burning applications due to burning cleaner in comparison to wood.

Fireplace ash pit ash removal is not a provided service, and is not included with chimney sweeping.

For fireplaces, ash is pushed down into the ash pit (if one is present) during service. Stoves, inserts, and pre-fab fireplaces do not have an ash pit, and ash must be removed to facilitate service and inspection. For applications without an ash pit, leftover ash will be removed as a convenience to clients, as this is homeowner-level maintenance, and the price increase outlined reflects cost per bucket of ash removed.

Dryer appliance must be functioning, and connected to a duct which exhausts outdoors (with the exception of venting outdoors on ground level, not performed during winter).

Minimum service charge for all appointments. A level-1 inspection is conducted in accordance with NFPA-211 standards, and deficiencies are cross-referenced against IRC building code (NJ state standard since 1996). There are no free estimates. Inspection cost may be credited towards certain services for qualified customers.

Inspection service required when: converting from oil to gas, replacing a home-heating appliance (furnace or water tank), or converting a fireplace from wood to gas. This pass-fail certificate is to be attached to the municipal plumbing or mechanical permit for the HVAC work being performed.

Dryer vent servicing and fireplace inspection. If chimney sweeping is required for the fireplace, minimum price is increased to $249.00.

All caps are comprised of UL-listed stainless steel, and are guaranteed for life against rust and corrosion (not performed during winter).

Top-sealing damper "cap" which takes the place of the original damper located in the throat, above the fireplace opening (not performed during winter).

A severe down-draft will cause soot spillage during service, and a heat-gun is placed on the fireplace floor, pointed upwards, to counter it. Occasionally insufficient, so ladder(s) must be placed to gain access to the chimney top for fan emplacement. Be mindful fan emplacement is seasonally restrictive, and winter weather will impact viability. Service may have to be halted until the springtime.

Most chimney sweeping services utilize rotary whip-style brushes, which will damage the damper's cable. Ladder(s) are erected to access the chimney top to extract the entire length of the cable, which runs from the top to the fireplace. Extracting a damper cable is seasonally restrictive, and winter weather will impact viability. Service may have to be halted until the springtime.

Non-prefab (masonry) fireplace dampers are extracted for chimney sweeping and most inspections. The hardware connecting the handle to the damper sometimes will seize, not allowing for disassembly and access. Seized retention pins will be cut off and removed with an angle grinder, and a stainless pin will be used as a replacement upon damper reinstallation.

This style of heavy fireplace grate is integral and connected to an equally heavy glass door set, and is unable to be removed. While its design allows for warm air recirculation when the fireplace is lit, they cause excessive sooting, and your chimney will require more frequent and costly servicing. They hinder expedient service by reducing access to floor space and maneuverability of tools and equipment.

All clients are contacted the day of the appointment with at least 30 minutes notice, and the company owner will still travel to the property after leaving both a voicemail and text message. The company owner will wait on-site for 10 minutes before contacting the client again, and if no reply, an invoice will be left in the mailbox. Scroll down for non-payment info.