Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps cleans, inspects, sweeps and repairs chimneys, fireplaces and flues in Millville, DE

Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is a full-service chimney firm serving Millville and Sussex County. From annual cleanings and inspections to masonry repairs, we’ll make sure that your fireplace and flue are safe to use year after year. We are a father and son business that handed down over 4 generations of expertise. When it comes to chimneys and flues, there is no more experienced chimney firm serving Millville than Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps.

If you live in the communities of Bishop’s Landing, Coventry, Creekside, Deer Haven, Denton Mills, Millville by the Sea, Murray’s Haven, Parkside, Sea Edge, Southern Landing, The Meadows, Villas at Cedar Cove, Windhurst Manor, or Woodcrest II, look for our red truck. To schedule an appointment, just give us a call at 410-360-8460 or use our Service Request form.

Waterproofing your chimney is essential to block salt damage

Millville’s climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean, White Creek and Indian River Bay. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot and moderately humid summers, cool winters, and year-around precipitation. Salt suspended in airborne moisture is highly reactive. It quickly penetrates building materials and bonds at a molecular level. Saltwater has extremely corrosive effects on concrete and brick, including foundations, chimneys, and structural walls. It can penetrate concrete and slowly break down masonry, leading to weakness and instability that is often hidden from plain view. If a structure is repeatedly exposed to saltwater air and occasional flooding, bricks, mortar, and plaster can start to develop serious structural problems. The constant supply of moisture in Millville’s air makes problems with mold more likely when you live near the beach.

With annual inspections and preventive maintenance, Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps can help protect your chimney from the coastal environment. Let us treat your chimney with the proper coatings to prevent salt damage before it happens.

All chimneys need cleaning and inspection regardless of frequency of use

Millville has seen a building boom in recent years, especially with seasonal vacation homes. But whether you’re a full-time resident or seasonal occupant, make sure to have your chimney cleaned and inspected at least once per year. Chimney’s and flues make great homes for bees, wasps, birds, and other wildlife–especially when they are not often used. Hives and nests are flammable and can lead to chimney fires. They can also cause structural damage to your chimney. Sometimes the nests are clearly visible, but other times they can be deep down in your chimney, closer to the warmth of your home. Fire-Safe can ensure that insects or wildlife haven’t built a nest in your chimney or flue in the offseason. Call us before you build this season’s first fire.

If you’re in need of a chimney sweep for masonry repairs or preventive maintenance in Millville, Ocean View, Dagsboro, Bethany Beach, West Beach Omar, Clarksville, Bayard, Roxana, or White Creek Manor, there is no more experienced chimney firm serving the area than Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps. We look forward to the opportunity to service your fireplace and chimney. Call 410-360-8460 today or use our Request Service form.