Chimney Cleaning in NJ

All chimneys should be cleaned once a year. Every fire leaves soot and creosote on the flue walls, and an annual cleaning removes that buildup before it can cause a chimney fire or a flue blockage. Clean sooner if you see heavy black deposits, smell smoke, or notice debris or nesting in the chimney.

Creosote is a black, tar-like residue that forms as smoke cools and condenses inside the chimney. It builds up in layers and is highly combustible. If it ignites, temperatures inside the chimney often exceed 2,000 degrees, which can destroy the chimney and may set the house on fire. Annual chimney cleaning removes it.

Yes. If creosote, debris or an animal nest blocks the flue, dangerous fumes, including carbon monoxide, can be forced back into your home instead of venting outside. Chimneys that vent gas and oil heating systems need attention too. Regular chimney cleaning keeps the flue clear so exhaust can escape safely.

We cover the area around the fireplace with plastic before we start. Ash and leftover wood are swept into a sealed trash bag, the chimney is brushed with a metal brush on extendable rods, and the loosened debris is vacuumed, bagged, sealed and removed from your home. You shouldn’t be left with a mess.

Yes. We can clean your dryer vent, chimney and fireplace in the same visit, and we’ll give you a written certificate if your association needs one. Check our coupons page for this month’s offers.

Yes. HOA, condo and townhouse owners can add a visual chimney inspection to a dryer vent cleaning, and we provide a written certificate for the association. Call (908) 731-7090 to check availability for your community.

Yes. Our technicians are certified by the Chimney Sweep and Dryer Exhaust Institute of America, and USA Air Management is fully licensed and insured. We’ve been cleaning New Jersey homes since 1996, and every job comes with our 100% results and satisfaction guarantee.