Professional Chimney & Venting Services
Complete Care for
WETT Inspections
Chimneys
Fireplaces
Dryer Vents
From routine chimney cleaning and code-compliance inspections to dryer vent maintenance and repairs, Crown Chimney Sweeps provides professional service for Calgary homeowners.
Tell us what you have noticed, and our experienced team will help you determine the appropriate service for your chimney, fireplace, wood-burning appliance or dryer vent.
Our Services Overview
The Right Service Starts With Understanding the System
Chimneys, fireplaces, wood-burning appliances and dryer vents each perform an important job within the home. Over time, regular use, changing conditions and ordinary wear can affect how these systems operate.
Some appointments are straightforward maintenance. Others begin with a specific concern, an insurance request, a real estate transaction or visible damage. Crown Chimney Sweeps offers several services so that each system can be evaluated and addressed appropriately.
If you already know which service you need, explore the options below. If you are uncertain, tell us what you have noticed when booking. We can ask a few questions and help identify the most appropriate starting point.
Chimney Cleaning
Regular use of a wood-burning fireplace, stove or insert can leave soot, creosote and other deposits inside the chimney and its connected components. Debris, animal nesting materials and other obstructions may also affect the flue.
Crown Chimney Sweeps uses professional brushes, flexible rods, vacuums and hand tools to clean accessible areas of the chimney and fireplace system. Our methods have been refined through decades of hands-on chimney-service experience.
Before beginning, we prepare the area surrounding the appliance with appropriate coverings and equipment. We then visually examine accessible components, complete the cleaning and collect the removed material. Once the work is finished, we clean the hearth and surrounding workspace.
A chimney-cleaning appointment may include:
- Preparing and protecting the area in front of the fireplace or appliance
- Visually examining the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and accessible flue
- Brushing the chimney using professional brushes and flexible rods
- Removing accessible soot, creosote and loose debris
- Examining and cleaning an accessible chimney cap when appropriate
- Cleaning the hearth and surrounding work area
- Explaining visible concerns or recommended next steps
If we observe something requiring additional attention, we will explain what we found. Photographs may be taken when they help document the condition or clarify a recommendation.
WETT Inspections
A WETT inspection assesses a wood-burning appliance, chimney and venting system for code compliance. Inspections are performed by WETT-certified individuals with the training and qualifications appropriate for the requested inspection.
Homeowners commonly request a WETT inspection for:
- Insurance-company requirements
- Real estate purchases or sales
- A home inspector’s recommendation
- A newly installed wood-burning appliance
- Changes made to an existing fireplace, stove, insert or chimney
- A documented assessment of an existing installation
During the inspection, the technician evaluates the accessible components of the system against applicable codes, standards and manufacturer installation requirements. Measurements may be taken to assess clearances, installation details and other code-related conditions.
When available, the appliance installation manual and manufacturer certification label provide important information about the installation requirements. If those materials are unavailable, the technician uses the applicable code and standard references for the assessment.
Following the inspection, you receive a written report documenting the findings. The report reflects the accessible conditions observed at the time of the appointment and identifies any noted code-compliance concerns or recommended next steps.
A WETT inspection is distinct from chimney cleaning. If both services are required, let us know when booking so we can schedule the appropriate amount of time.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint and debris can gradually collect inside a dryer vent, restricting airflow and causing the dryer to run longer than expected. Vent routing, damaged transition hoses, blocked exterior terminations and inappropriate vent materials can also affect operation.
Crown Chimney Sweeps provides residential, commercial and multi-family dryer vent cleaning and inspection services. We clean accessible vent runs using professional tools and examine visible portions of the installation for common concerns.
A dryer vent appointment may include:
- Examining the visible dryer vent installation
- Cleaning lint and debris from the accessible vent run
- Checking airflow and dryer vent operation
- Examining the exterior termination and backdraft damper
- Removing lint from a blocked exterior outlet
- Identifying screens or materials that may not meet applicable requirements
- Discussing damaged, disconnected, restricted or improperly routed venting
Common signs that a dryer vent may require attention include clothing taking longer to dry, the dryer running through multiple cycles, excessive heat around the appliance, a noticeable accumulation of lint or weak airflow at the exterior termination.
Keeping the lint screen clean is important, but the lint screen does not capture everything. Material can still travel into the transition hose and the longer vent run concealed behind walls, ceilings or cabinetry.
Chimney & Fireplace Repairs
Weather, moisture, regular use and ordinary aging can affect chimney and fireplace components. Some problems are visible from the ground, while others become apparent during cleaning, inspection or smoke-drafting troubleshooting.
Crown Chimney Sweeps can assist with a range of chimney and fireplace repairs, including smaller serviceable components and common exterior concerns. The appropriate repair depends on the type of system, the materials involved and the condition observed.
Our repair services may include:
- Chimney caps and spark-arrester components
- Dampers and related fireplace components
- Flashing and water-entry concerns
- Minor masonry and mortar repairs
- Firebox and accessible interior components
- Smoke and drafting troubleshooting
- Replacement of damaged or deteriorated components
- Recommendations for specialized work when another trade is required
We begin by examining the concern and explaining the available options. When the issue cannot be accurately quoted until it has been seen in person, we will provide the applicable service-call information before scheduling.
No additional repair work proceeds without your knowledge and approval.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting Crown.
Tell us what you have noticed, and we will help determine an appropriate starting point.
Routine Buildup
If it has been some time since your last chimney service or you use your fireplace regularly, begin with a chimney-cleaning inquiry.
Insurance or Real Estate
If an insurer, buyer, seller, home inspector or real estate professional has requested documentation, you likely require a WETT inspection.