A professional cleaning includes an inspection for soot buildup, obstructions, cracks in the chimney liner and signs of water ... into the smoke chamber and flue and use the poker to scratch ...

A professional chimney sweep will inspect the metal cap, the masonry crown, and check for cracks in the mortar and flue liner. It is not uncommon for animals to nest in the liner during the warmer ...

Get started by measuring the diametre of your flue liner so you can get the correct brush size. The brush should be about one-quarter to one-half inch larger than the chimney diameter.