Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps Cleans, Repairs, and Installs Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Wood Burning Stoves in Lewes, DE
Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is pleased to serve Lewes and the Cape Region. As a full-service chimney sweep company, we can handle any chimney and fireplace service from annual inspections and cleaning to masonry repairs. We’ll make sure that your fireplace is safe to use year after year. We are a fourth generation family business, so there is no more experienced chimney company serving Lewes than Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps. To request service, just give us a call or use our Service Request form.
Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is a fourth generation family business operated by Master Mason, Gary Clift, and sons. When you call us for service, you can rest assured that we will take the utmost care of your property in order to perform our work, will be on time, and will offer the fairest value for our services. We inspect, sweep, and service chimneys, wood burning stoves, and fireplaces all over Sussex county including Lewes, Rehoboth, West Rehoboth, Milton, Belltown, Long Neck and throughout the Cape Region.
Waterproofing your chimney is essential in Lewes and towns near the coast
Lewes’ climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot and moderately humid summers, cool winters, and year-around precipitation. During the summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0 °F. Throw in a few nor’easters each year, and your chimney needs annual TLC!
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, walkways, and structural walls. In addition to dissolving the metal rebar used inside concrete, it can penetrate concrete and slowly break it down, leading to weakness and instability that is often hidden from plain view. If a structure is repeatedly exposed to saltwater flooding, bricks, mortar, and plaster can start to develop serious structural problems that could lead to a chimney collapse. Plus, the constant supply of moisture in coastal air makes problems with mold more likely when you live near the beach.
Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps is Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and Certified
We look forward to the opportunity to service your fireplace and chimney. Call 410-360-8460 today or use our Request Service form.