Looking to get some recommendations from fellow Ingo members.
X2 on Becks if you want to pay someone.
Google a sooteater chimney sweep and you may choose to diy like I do.
I'll agree, at least in part. Yes it is good to have a pro inspect everything, it may or may not be something that needs to be done every year. I have a new stove and pipes. Professionally installed (supposedly anyway) that did pass inspection. I would feel comfortable cleaning it this year and maybe getting it inspected next. Then going from there. Through the wall and the entire outside is stainless, only have maybe 4 feet of black stovepipe inside. Depending on what the pro says, maybe clean it myself the next year or two then have them come back.Just some friendly input....
Part of having a pro do it is to visually inspect the entire firplace and chimney for potential issues so they are addressed before they become a safety issue.
I do enjoy a wood burning fireplace!!!
He has helped friends of mine in Westfield.Baun's Chimney Sweeping. Not sure how far he'll travel.