Portland Chimney Sweeps Level 2 Inspection and Cleaning

Hire a certified chimney inspector from Portland Fireplace and Chimney to perform an NFPA Level 2 inspection and cleaning on your fireplace and chimney. This is a 24 point inspection complete with a video scan of you system, a condition report of your system and an estimate for repairs if there are any needed. Once the inspection is complete, you will know the exact status of your fireplace and chimney and can make an informed decision on the best course of action to have a safe and functioning fireplace for you and your family to enjoy.
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[@bdorseybellemarie]

I had no idea all that goes into a chimney cleaning, excellent video. I was especially interested in how you clean out the creasote!

[@hyperstl]

Great video

[@whankerakerill6293]

Well trained tech's

[@ghostrag]

I'm impress, of how much ash the chimney sweep cleaned out of the chimney 1:10

[@akaredcrossbow]

Great job! I’ve been a chimney sweep for over 17 years and I have a question. How does the Rigid vacuum work for you with creosote smell? I’m just wondering because I really don’t want to spend another $900-$1,500 on a vacuum, plus the expensive filters and bags that go in those vacuums. Thank You!

[@PortlandFireplaceandChimneyInc]

It works great! It’s shop vac with HEPA and a bag filter that is rated for ash and creosote. The bags are spendy, that’s the only draw back. But we have ridged too for demo jobs. They seam to work the longest. Everything else is over priced and breaks.

[@rickconner2366]

I spent 41 years as a certified, professional chimney sweep. I can tell u that shop vacs r not sufficient 4 chimney cleaning. I used and wore out several "sweeps vacs. However, I did use a sears shop vac for getting behind the damper and 4 cleanup. THE VAC STAYED OUTSIDE. I used a 30'hose to get to the fireplace and I also used extra tarps to go from the door to my main tarp tarp.

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@rickconner2366 I ended up just spending the money on another chimney vacuum. One thing that I’ve found that works to control creosote odors is kitty litter deodorizer, It helps to get more time out of the filters. The one thing that bothers me and makes no sense is, most chimney vacuums don’t have an exhaust outlet (like a shop vac) that lets you attach a long hose and put the exhaust out of a window or even a door. At one point I almost purchased an air scrubber, but it just becomes an extra piece of heavy equipment to bring in, and I figure it’s just a smell, not soot or dust, and that smell dissipates in about 10 minutes anyway. I figure if the chimney is that bad, then the customer needs to smell it for themselves so they don’t want it to get that bad ever again lol.

[@rickconner2366]

@akaredcrossbow my original vac( first in the August West line had an exhaust system. I tried the out the window thing and it didn't work. Static pressure cut the suction power way way down. I always tried 2 keep my filter clean and I used carpet fresh to help with the bad oder. As u no some chimneys smell worse than others, if I had 2 I would clean the filter every evening. Ur customers will love u 4 it.

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@rickconner2366 Thank you for your reply. Where I am 99% of the chimneys I do are wood stoves, wood furnaces that are usually 4-8 cords of wood a year that are creosote filled rotting beef jerky smelling, 1-3 5 gallon buckets full from just the flue when I’m done lol. All new filters on one of these jobs are wrecked that quickly with the smell. I do clean out every night and started to use Arm&Hammer kitty litter deodorizer and that helps tremendously. It’s that 1% of customers that don’t have these creosote issues that bothered me, because they don’t deserve that smell. I did end up buying another vacuum just for customers that don’t have those issues. It did cost me money, but in the long run it relieved a lot of stress. Now I’m dealing with Google Business disabling my 5 star rating, the only 5 star in the area. For what reason idk,because they don’t specify what the problem is. I’ve been off google for almost 2 months now and business has dropped drastically. Can’t talk to a human about it, just emails. I’ve tried everything to get the status up and running again and the busy season is about to really begin. There’s always something lol.

[@BlackChimney]

Hello ! Im a chimney sweeper from Latvia. What inspection camera do u use?

[@PortlandFireplaceandChimneyInc]

I use many different cameras. I would recommend a chimscan, aw Perkins, go-pro, iPhone

[@huseinbeginovic3704]

i would love to do this business, i'm just wondering where to buy those sticks that hang one after the other. if anyone can explain to me where I can buy it I would be grateful. thanks in advance

[@chrissharon4739]

Amazon has them

[@andrewc.2952]

I'd say you guys should use disposable boot covers because going without boots into a work area as a professional can be hazardous and a liability.

[@PortlandFireplaceandChimneyInc]

Thanks for your perspective. I have actually found boot covers to be more of a problem than a functional convenience. They create unnecessary waste as they only last about about two weeks then get worn through. The traction on the bottom gets worn off then it becomes a slipping hazard on tile and hardwood floors. I wear a size 15 boot and I’m 6’ 7” tall. I bend over backwards fighting the size and fit over my boot. Slip on boots have been my saving grace. When customers see me remove my shoes they are overjoyed with the conscientious effort. The customers have always loved this about our service. Thank you for your feedback! - Louis Lee

[@YourRoofingPro]

They didn’t even have their boots off at the end of the video. It clearly shows the front door open, they walk out and don’t stop.

[@mad_dy747]

Oh my God I cleaned my wood burner and I didn’t wear a mask am I gonna be fine or is it only if you use coal that it’s toxic 😢

[@PortlandFireplaceandChimneyInc]

High concentration of creosote dust exposure can be toxic. please find more information at. CDC wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/PHS/PHS.aspx?phsid=64&toxid=18

[@jeremycampbell2248]

You forgot your shoes!

[@BloodyLIQ]

😅😂🤣😆😅 i was thinking the same .

[@fandomkiller]

u dont even want carbon on your skin technicly. fuck it tho i run 2 stoves

[@user-wk8gg2uj8b]

I could only imagine how much this service would cost. Chimney sweepers are mostly crooks

[@PortlandFireplaceandChimneyInc]

I am sorry about your past experience with chimney sweeps being "crooks". I am the president of the Oregon Chimney Sweeps Association, where I provide continual education to all of the members. We are preforming the National Fire Protection Agency's certified inspection. It goes over the entire chimney inside and out to give an accurate scope of what is going on with your system. It comes with photos, a condition report and the sweeping. Our prices reflect the experience, knowledge and customer service we provide.

[@akaredcrossbow]

What year did you have a chimney sweep out to sweep your chimney. What services did they provide for you? When was the last time you had a chimney sweep before your bad experience? How much did it cost you? How long was the sweep there for? What kind of report did they give you? What recommendations and tips did your sweep give you? I’m just curious, it would be great educational information about why you think chimney sweeps are crooks? I am a chimney sweep and I’m always looking for ways to better my company and give the customer the best experience possible, while making sure the chimney is up to code and safe to use for you and your family. Thank You!

[@akaredcrossbow]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective sometimes it’s the cost of living, the area you live in that makes it so expensive. If the majority is making a lot of money those costs will go up. I do agree with you that it’s to much. I charge about half that price no matter how dirty and spend at least an hour to an hour and a half cleaning and video scanning. It’s pretty much pennies if it’s just an inspection, but that will also be determined on drive time. The only time my prices go up is when the cost of living goes up, gas, equipment, “filter’s” for the vacuums. Big city sweeps are always more money, because of parking, towing, tickets, time and the distance you have to park away from the job. Most of the time the richer the area the more money it will cost, unfortunately that’s the way most think. It’s unfortunate that your prices are that high. Most think it’s just a yearly expense for the house, it is , but when everything else is piling up it can get overwhelming.

[@akaredcrossbow]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective I’m not justifying in any way, but one thing you do have to consider is the cost of filters, whip lines and brushes. Equipment alone isn’t cheap, it’s not the diy cheap chimney kits for once a year use. Filters are a big cost in keeping the customers homes soot free when chimney cleaning. For instance, my personal work vacuum has 4 HEPA filters, plus an active carbon filter for odors. There’s a main HEPA filter, active carbon filter, Dacron HEPA filter, Pre HEPA filter and a HEPA bag. At times this can cost me $600 every 2 weeks. Also included fasteners, adhesives and other miscellaneous things that are used to maintain customers appliances. And when the work day is done it’s not over, because there is at least another 2 hours of work remaining, maintaining the equipment, emptying the vacuums properly and disposing of the customers soot properly and paying for it to be disposed of safely. Making and answering phone calls and setting up appointments is a big part of time. Yes it’s part of the job, but there’s a lot of money and time that has to be recycled into the business.

[@tmj1712]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective I just say money hungry. I worked in the industry for several years and these companies aren't making money on sweeps and inspections. They want to do the repairs to get the chimney up to code. Most chimneys are not up to code. With most the only solution is the one the company is selling and the techs are misinformed about the possible solutions that can help a homeowner.