One CSIA-trained crew handles sweeping, all three NFPA 211 inspection levels, repair, and gas fireplace service - the work Boise Chimney Co. turns away.
Trained to CSIA Standards - Fully Insured
Not free with a purchase. Free.
Full Level 1 check of the flue, firebox, damper, and venting.
A Level 1 chimney inspection is a 45 to 60 minute structural safety check of the flue, firebox, damper and venting, not a look inside the fireplace. That is why it is the one we charge for. It is included at no extra charge when you book a sweep.
We check the full duct run and the exterior cap and hand you a written report. No purchase required, no trip fee, and if it does not need cleaning we say so.
We look first and only recommend cleaning when it is actually warranted.
WHAT YOU GET
No purchase required. A written quote always comes before any work begins.
Full sweep, Level 1 inspection, and creosote removal. Wood or gas appliance.
WE ARE OPEN
Saturday and Sunday are regular workdays here, not overtime. Same crew, same rate.
Book a weekend slotAnnual creosote removal and fire hazard inspection. Technicians trained to CSIA standards.
NFPA 211 Level 1, 2, and 3 inspections for real estate, insurance, and annual safety.
Crown and flashing, tuckpointing, and flue relining - all repair types in Treasure Valley.
Gas fireplace inspection, cleaning, and repair for safe and efficient operation.
Safe removal of birds and animals from chimneys - humane and capped.
Every chimney sweep at Valley Vent Co. is trained to CSIA standards. That means working knowledge of flue systems, NFPA 211 safety codes, and chimney construction before they go near a firebox. We do not subcontract.
Level 2 camera inspections are built into the same visit when warranted. Creosote stage, mortar condition, liner integrity - you get a written report, not a verbal summary in the driveway.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends annual cleaning and inspection for any chimney that is in use. If you burn wood regularly, once a year before heating season is the standard. Occasional-use chimneys still need an inspection every year because animals, moisture, and mortar deterioration do not wait for heavy use.
Creosote is a tar-like byproduct of wood combustion that coats the inside of your flue. It is highly flammable. First-degree creosote is flaky and easy to brush out. Second-degree is a harder, flaky crust. Third-degree creosote is a dense, glazed coating that requires chemical treatment or power tools to remove. Third-degree creosote is the primary cause of chimney fires.
No law requires CSIA certification to work on chimneys in Idaho, but it matters for quality and liability. CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certification means the technician has passed a written exam on chimney systems, safety codes, and installation standards. Valley Vent Co. technicians are trained to CSIA standards.
A Level 1 inspection (the most common) covers the accessible portions of the chimney interior and exterior, the fireplace opening, and the visible flue. The technician checks for obstructions, creosote buildup, cracked tiles, damaged mortar, and proper clearances. Level 2 adds a video camera inspection of the entire flue - required for real estate transactions and after a chimney fire.
Yes. Valley Vent Co. services gas fireplaces - cleaning, inspection, and repair. Boise Chimney Co. carries a public notice on their site that they do not service gas fireplaces. We do. An annual gas fireplace inspection covers the burner, pilot, thermocouple, igniter, and flue connection.
Our standard chimney sweep comes with the Level 1 inspection, always. We do not clean a flue without checking it first, so the two are one job at one rate, the same rate for every customer in the Treasure Valley. A Level 2 camera inspection and gas fireplace service are quoted separately once we know the flue and the appliance. You get the number before we put you on the schedule and a written quote before anyone starts.
Call for a same-day answer, or send the form and we text back, usually within the hour.
Call (208) 248-2478Takes about 60 seconds - we text back less than 1 hr
One local crew. Every town. From Boise to Middleton - we are your neighbors.
Takes about 60 seconds - we text back less than 1 hr
Treasure Valley Special
Full Level 1 check of the flue, firebox, damper, and venting. Know exactly what your chimney needs before you book a sweep or any repair.
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No obligation. A written quote always comes before any work.
