Chimney sweep and duct cleaning in Irvington, NJ
Irvington is full of two-family and three-family houses. Close to four in ten homes, 38.5 percent, are in two-unit to four-unit buildings, and two-thirds of all homes predate 1970. We sweep and inspect the flues in those houses, sort out which one serves which unit, and clear the dryer runs that go with them.
At a glance
In Irvington we sweep and inspect chimneys in two-family to four-family homes and rentals, repair crowns, caps and flashing, and clean dryer vents and ducts.
What the work looks like in Irvington
In a typical Irvington two-family or three-family house, each apartment has its own boiler or water heater, and each one needs a working flue. Those flues usually run side by side in one masonry chimney that is more than fifty years old, so a camera look at each one, and at the walls between them, is the core of the visit. Because the township asks landlords to register every rental unit each year, owners often book an inspection to keep a clear record of the building’s venting. Fuel oil still heats 4.3 percent of Irvington homes, about a thousand households, and oil flues get a careful check of the liner. The dryer side matters too, since a long run through an older wall collects lint fast, and a clogged vent shows up as a dryer that needs two cycles for one load.
Neighborhoods we visit in Irvington
- Ivy Hill
- Springfield Avenue
- Union Avenue
- Upsala
Services we offer in Irvington
- Chimney sweepingSoot and creosote out, firebox to cap
- Chimney inspectionA camera look at the flue, explained in writing
- Chimney repairLeaks at the crown, cap, flashing or liner
- Fireplace & stoveDampers, doors, gaskets and stovepipes
- Dryer vent cleaningLint out of the run, dryer to outside hood
- Air duct cleaningA straight answer on whether your ducts need it
- Duct repair & replacementCrushed, split or sagging runs put right
Recent reviews from our Google listing
A selection of our 5-star reviews on Google.
Flexible driving rods swept the whole height of the chimney from the ground up, keeping high altitude roof dangers down while getting a pristine flue barrel.
After four seasons of burning cordwood in an EPA-certified catalytic insert, relief was complete when the ceramic honeycomb combustor was gently cleaned out, without a single fin broken.
To guarantee that the cleaned flue maintained a consistent laminar flow throughout, devoid of eddy currents and reverse air roll, pressure testing was undertaken.
Irvington questions we hear
I own a three-family house. How long does a visit take?
It depends on how many flues and dryers there are. Tell us the number of units and appliances when you call and we will plan the visit around them.
Do I need a chimney inspection for my rental registration?
The township’s registration is its own process, so check its requirements with the township. Many landlords still book an inspection to have the building’s venting documented in writing with photographs.
One of our apartments still uses an oil burner. Is that a problem?
Not by itself. Oil leaves a different deposit than gas, so that flue gets swept and its liner checked with the camera.
Can you come to Ivy Hill and the Upsala area?
Yes. We cover all of Irvington, including Ivy Hill, Upsala and the streets along Springfield Avenue and Union Avenue.
Our Google listing
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Royal Chimney Sweep & Duct Cleaning NJ
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