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The Finest Belford Chimney & Fireplace Cleaners

A Cozy Belford Home Starts with a Clean Chimney

Choose E.V. Chimney Repair for all your comprehensive chimney and heating appliance service needs, including:

Fireplace Installation

Chimney Inspections

Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Relining

Chimney Renovations

Chimney Waterproofing

Chimney Leak Troubleshooting

Stove Installation

Masonry Repairs

What Factors Make Us Stand Out From the Rest?

At E.V. Chimney Repair, we understand you're very busy and work tirelessly to keep your home beautiful. Our goal is to ensure our visit leaves nothing but a smile on your face and a safe, healthy chimney. To achieve this, we start by placing drop-cloths as soon as we enter your home, keeping your floors clean, and use powerful vacuums to remove any debris or soot that may dislodge during the sweeping process.

Alongside maintaining cleanliness, we deploy advanced video scanning technology to record your chimney's condition before and after our services. This process ensures that we discover all problems, and you can witness the immediate impact of our visit.

Choosing E.V. Chimney Repair for your chimney services means you'll have access to skilled and certified technicians, a thoroughly clean job, cutting-edge chimney inspection, and before-and-after process documentation.

Belford, NJ residents identify our craftsmanship and integrity as distinguishing features. Our work vans are usually staffed with an experienced chimney technician and an assistant. Every technician is committed to providing personalized service and has years of experience.

The Impact of Chimney Sweeping on Home Safety and Cleanliness

Although it may appear uncomplicated, chimney sweeping is a complex process that demands an expert's touch for proper execution, and it's crucial for ensuring your chimney works well and that your home and family remain secure.

Your chimney's purpose is to safely contain and eliminate harmful substances generated from burning fuel in your fireplace or stove, including gases, smoke, particles, and minerals. Over time, debris and creosote can accumulate, leading to blockages and fires. An experienced New Jersey chimney sweep professional can safely and thoroughly clear these obstructions, ensuring your chimney operates properly.

Chimney sweeping, a cost-effective and crucial part of preventative maintenance, can promote safety and long-term financial benefits.

Annual cleaning and inspection are required for regularly used chimneys, but even chimneys used infrequently should be inspected and swept at least once to guarantee proper and safe functioning.


Effortlessly prepare for your chimney sweeping appointment:

Before your appointment, don't use your fireplace for a fire for a 24-hour period.

Create a safe distance around your stove or fireplace by moving furniture and breakable items several feet away.

We ask you to place your pets in a different room, removed from the work area.


In approximately an hour to an hour and a half, your chimney sweep should complete the task, and your technician will perform the following:

Assess the reachable areas of your chimney's interior and exterior.

Evaluate factory-built units for signs of cracks.

Use special brushes to sweep your chimney.

Observe your chimney liner for cracks, missing joints, and gaps.

Clean your chimney's smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and damper using our hand tools.

Ensure a tidy firebox by removing ashes.

Clear the fireplace or stove grate and give it a brushing.

Search for possible fire safety risks.

Although chimney tools have changed over the years, chimney sweeping is still done with traditional brushes and rods.

The Key Features to Consider When Hiring a Chimney Sweep

The chimney sweeping industry isn't federally regulated, which means anyone can acquire a couple of tools and brushes and declare themselves qualified. This can lead to a costly mistake if you hire the wrong team.

By ensuring proper maintenance, many chimney fires and fireplace complications can be prevented, while unqualified chimney sweeps and their sub-par repair work can intensify issues and hazards. We have even had to help homeowners who have been misled by some of these unqualified organizations.

As you navigate the array of chimney sweep companies, differentiating between their education, training, experience, and standards is key.

The unfortunate reality is that not every chimney sweep values your long-term safety. When deciding on a company like E.V. Chimney Repair or another, ensure they possess the necessary licensing, insurance, and certification for chimney and fireplace care.

Initially, ensure the company's license and insurance are in order, and it's always a smart decision to request references. Moreover, don't overlook the importance of CSIA certification in New Jersey chimney sweep services.

With a focus on homeowner safety and fire hazard protection, the non-profit Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is governed by volunteer industry professionals. They have been promoting this cause since the 1980s through the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential.