Our Services
Regular chimney sweeping is essential for keeping your home safe, efficient, and free from fire hazards.
Over time, burning wood leaves behind highly flammable creosote buildup that can easily cause dangerous chimney fires. Our professional sweep thoroughly clears out this hidden soot, ash, and debris so you can light your next fire with total peace of mind.
How we can help
Thank you for allowing us to care for the hearth of your home.
Comprehensive Inspection and Sweep:
Comprehensive inspection of the chimney from top to bottom, including all
interior and exterior portions of the chimney, as accessible, an inspection of the
appliance and connector pipe, an internal inspection of the flue(s) and sweeping
of the flue(s), as flue condition allows, to aid in the removal of the byproducts of
combustion.
Initial inspection, before the sale of a house or change appliance, after a chimney
fire, etc.
Available for:
- Woodstoves
- Oil
- Pellet -full clean-out of the appliance is NOT included, but is available at an hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
- Combo boilers
- Fireplace Inserts
- Hearth stoves
- Fireplaces -ash dump clean-out is not included, but is available at an hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
- Gas Disclaimer: We are not a gas-certified company, so we are not able to inspect your gas connections or supply. We are unable to advise you on the operation of your gas unit.
Sweep and inspection of entire chimney, appliance and connector pipe, to aid in
the removal of the byproducts of combustion.
Annual service following an initial Comprehensive Inspection.
Available for:
Woodstoves
Oil
Pellet *Full clean-out of the appliance is NOT included, but is available at
an hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
Combo boilers
Fireplace Inserts
Hearth stoves
Fireplaces *Ash dump clean-out is not included, but is available at an
hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
Gas Disclaimer: We are not a gas-certified company, so we are not able
to inspect your gas connections or supply. We are unable to advise you on
the operation of your gas unit.
Bi-Annual (Mid-Winter) Sweep and Inspection
Sweep and inspection of entire chimney, appliance and connector pipe, to aid in
the removal of the byproducts of combustion.
Discounted for bi-annual customers.
Service performed twice a year for heavy burners and those concerned about
creosote buildup/chimney fires.
Available for:
Woodstoves
Pellet *Full clean-out of the appliance is NOT included, but is available at
an hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
Combo boilers
Fireplace Inserts
Hearth stoves
Fireplaces *Ash dump clean-out is not included, but is available at an
hourly rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
Comprehensive inspection of the vent from appliance to exterior termination,
including all interior and exterior portions of the vent, as accessible, an inspection
of the pellet-burning appliance and connector pipe, an internal inspection of the
vent and sweeping of the vent to aid in the removal of the byproducts of
combustion.
Initial inspection, before the sale of a house or change appliance, etc.
*Full clean-out of the appliance is NOT included, but is available at an hourly
rate. Please ask about it before your appointment.
Annual Pellet Vent Sweep and Inspection
Sweep and inspection of entire vent, pellet-burning appliance and connector
pipe, to aid in the removal of the byproducts of combustion.
Annual service following an initial Comprehensive Inspection
*Full clean-out of the appliance NOT included, but is available at an hourly rate.
Please ask about it before your appointment.
Bi-Annual Pellet Vent Sweep and Inspection
Sweep and inspection of entire vent, pellet-burning appliance and connector
pipe, to aid in the removal of the byproducts of combustion.
Service performed twice a year for heavy burners and those concerned about
creosote buildup.
*Full clean-out of the appliance NOT included, but is available at an hourly rate.
Please ask about it before your appointment.
Discounted for bi-annual customers.
Further inspection requiring removal/damage of permanent fixtures
(wall/chimney/etc.) to obtain a better view of specific areas of the chimney. Used
to determine how far a chimney needs to come down due to creosote migration,
hollow blocks, cracking or other issues affecting structural integrity/composition.
Charged by the hour.
Dryer vents are cleaned by power-sweeping with a rotary brush to loosen lint,
debris, and nests. Venting air speed is tested before and after sweeping.
This important service protects your home from fires, smoke and pollutants. It
reduces energy costs allowing dryers to run more efficiently, last longer, and dry
clothes faster.
Initial inspections
Annual Dryer Vent Sweep and Inspection
Annual service after initial Comprehensive Sweep and Inspection
Pellet Stove Clean-out (hourly)
Deep cleaning where we will be removing the soot/ash/dust from the pellet stove,
vacuuming the burn pot and any internal spots accessible, such as blowers, back
panels, etc., and wiping down the glass viewing window, etc.
Wood Cookstove Clean-out (hourly)
Removing soot/creosote from the wood cookstove, etc.
Ash Dump Clean-out (hourly)
Cleaning ashes out of Ash dump
Chimney/Vent Consult (hourly)
Consultation to find necessary measurements and access points for the
installation of a new Class A Chimney or Pellet Vent.
Chimney Demo Consult (hourly)
Assessing chimney and surroundings to properly plan for demo.
Cap Consult (hourly)
Take appropriate pictures and measurements for a new cap.
Woodstove Disposal
Flashing Seal (hourly)
Helps reduce water intrusion through the flashing.
FlashSeal – 7 year manufacturer warranty.
Gasket Replacement (hourly)
Replace damaged gasket with new gasket and gasket cement.
Firebrick Replacement (hourly)
Masonry Work
Repointing
Lengthening
Rebuilding
Water repellant
Repairs
Demo
Installation
Liners
Woodstoves
Pellet stoves
Caps
Stovepipe
Heatshields
Dryer Vents
Inspection Cancellation Policy: There is a $100 cancellation fee for any non-emergency
cancellation with less than one full business day’s notice of your scheduled
sweep/inspection appointment. By agreeing to this appointment, you agree to the
Cancellation Policy.
Please note that we will need FULL access to the chimney during the course of your
inspection/appointment. This can include the attic, basement and any other room that
the chimney runs through, as well as the roof. This is required for the proper inspection
you have booked for your chimney. If your roof is deteriorated and fails while we are on
the roof inspecting/repairing the chimney, Pinckletink Chimney Service LLC will not be
liable for any damages that occur. If your roof is in disrepair and we are able to see that
from the attic access, we may not go on the rooftop for that portion of the inspection. If
you know that your roof is unsafe/deteriorated, please let us know ahead of time, so that
we are not risking the safety of our crew by sending them onto your roof.
To keep our technicians safe, we ask that you do not have a fire for at least 12 hours
before your appointment, if you have a wood-burning appliance. We will not be able to
service your chimney if there is a fire or any hot embers and it will result in a
mileage/cancellation charge for our travel to your home. For a pellet appliance, please
have your appliance turned off for 8 hours before your appointment. Oil and
gas/propane are fine to run until your appointment, unless they are commercial sized
appliances.
Please be sure to have all manuals to your heating appliances (woodstoves, pellet
stoves, manufactured fireplaces, boilers/furnaces) out and available to the inspector
during your appointment.
If you are capable, please move any objects within 6 feet of your appliance and the flue
clean-out, so that we do not have to be concerned with damaging anything with our
tools as we work, or as we attempt to access the appliance and clean-out. If you do not
move any objects in the way of servicing your chimney/appliance, there will be an
additional cost for the time/effort needed to clear the area necessary for us to do the job
you hired us to do. While we will use the utmost care in moving your items, Pinckletink
Chimney Service LLC will not be liable for the breakage of any items left on/within the 6′
area of your appliance and flue access while we perform our service.
We ask that you make sure your driveway/private roads/walkways/stairs are cleaned of
any snow/ice and sanded, if needed. If the driveway/entry to the home/basement are
not cleared of ice/snow, there may be an additional charge for our crew to clear a path
to gain access to your home/basement in order to perform your chimney service.
If you have any animals, please put them in another room while we are there performing
our chimney service.
While we may have to make several trips in and out with our tools, many of which are
heavy and/or expensive, and we appreciate any desire to help “lighten the load”, for
your safety and our protection, please refrain from picking up, touching, moving or
carrying any of our tools, vacuums, ladders, etc. and allow our crew to handle it.
Due to regulations, we are not permitted to bring any of your soot or creosote away with
us, so we will need you to inform us of where you would like us to dispose of it on your
premises, or if you would just like it bagged so you can dispose of it in your trash. If we
do not receive notice of how you would like it disposed, we will bag it and leave it for
you to dispose of as you feel best.
Please let the crew know when they arrive if you would like them to wear protective
booties in your home.
Please remember that the price given to you at the time of booking was your starting
price. If your job takes longer than the allotted time frame due to heavy build-up, difficult
access, etc. the price will increase by $25 per additional half hour. If your woodstove
insert or hearth stove does not have a continuous liner to the top of the chimney, an
additional $50 may be added for difficult access. If we are unable to sweep a flue due to
severe deterioration, risk of causing a blockage or further damage, etc. a 10% discount
will be taken off the cost of your inspection of that flue.
Keeping local homes happy and safe, one chimney at a time. See what your neighbors are saying!
From start to finish, their professionalism, efficiency, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding. They were thorough with both the cleaning and inspection, explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood what they found and what needed attention. It’s so refreshing to have a company that truly cares about doing the job right. Highly recommend! 👏
Melissa
PINCKLETINK CHIMNEY SERVICE is the most professional and knowledgeable company that you can trust. They send reminders of day and time for the job and they also give you the name and picture of the professional technician who will be coming. They are proficient at whatever they will be doing for you. They are kind and mannerly and considerate of your home. They make every effort to protect your home and clean up afterwards. The job they do for you is amazing and very well executed. Competent, well trained technicians who uphold the integrity of the company. So if you want people you can trust, who know their job and are the best in the business, you should choose PINCKLETINK CHIMNEY SERVICE.
Joshua M.
The Pinkletink people always do an excellent job. They are on time, thorough, and conscientious. At our request, they wear booties and masks when they are inside our home. I am notified via text when they are on their way and when the job is finished. 100%!
Jamie H.
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Pinckletink Chimney Service
23 Pearl St, Norway, ME 04268
Ph: (207) 517-6517
Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
(Service Hours start at 7:30am)