FAQ's How often should I have my chimney cleaned? The National Chimney Saftey Institute recommends that every chimney be cleaned or inspected annually. The average rule is after 1 cord of wood or 50 Duriflame logs. Gas log fireplace is after about 250 hours of burning. Why is my chimney smoking? There are a number of different causes for smoking chimneys – air pressure differentials, changes in the weather, chimney height, clogged spark arrestor, build-up, etc. We recommend an inpsection to find the root cause and will provide you with a solution to this problem. How can I make an appointment? Easy. Simply call us at 303-973-7376 to speak to our representative or click  on the “Request Appointment” link on our website to book online. If I need any repairs or have problems with my chimney, can you provide a fix? Yes. We do all major and minor repairs. If the repair is minor, we can perform the repair at the time of the cleaning. Do you have information on the useability of a cord of wood? The mositure content of wood is between 15-25%. It takes at least one year of drying time after splitting the wood to ensure that the mositure content of the wood is at the correct level. The fuel capacity of the wood also differs depending on whether you are using a hard wood or a soft wood. The amount of build-up does not change. A cord of seasoned oak will produce the same amount of build-up as a cord of seasoned pine. Do you clean dryer vents? Yes. Depending on how many bends are in your system, the cost starts at $65.00. How do you know that your dryer vent needs to be cleaned? It depends on how your dryer is functioning. Is it taking more than one cycle to dry your clothes? If so, then give us a call so that we can inspect your system. Do you perform animal removal? Yes, we remove all kinds of animals such as racoons, squirrels, birds, bats, bees, cats, foxes, and rabbits. All animal removal is handled gently and safely. Do you clean gutters? Yes. Please see the gutters section under the tab labeled “Services”. Do you perform duct cleaning? Yes, we use the Rotobrush® air duct cleaning system. This is the premier system for residential and light commercial air duct cleaning.