Insurance and security
Your insurer
Every insurer is different. Rather than relying on hearsay, we recommend that you contact the insurance company you deal with to find out the specifics of your policy as it relates to your heating unit. If your wood consumption decreases or increases, it is important to inform your insurer. You should also contact your insurer if you change your heating system. This way, if a claim should occur, you will be in good standing.
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Your municipality
Some municipalities have specific requirements for sweeping your chimney. It is wise to contact your municipality to find out what requirements you must meet. Most municipalities can be reached by phone or email.
What if there is no requirement to sweep?
Should we celebrate if our insurer and municipality do not require us to sweep our chimney at least once a year? Of course not! We must listen to common sense. Fire is the most destructive element of all. Don't put the safety of your family and your neighborhood at risk to save a few dollars. Contact Ramoneur Sherbrooke to obtain an estimate of the costs related to the sweeping of your chimney.
Recommendations from Public Safety
Here is what it says on the Quebec Government's Public Security website:
It is recommended to have the chimney swept at least once a year, ideally in the spring. A sweeping is also recommended on a regular basis depending on the quality and quantity of wood burned.
You have noticed, as we have, that the Ministry has found it important to bold the words at least once a year. In general, if you use less than 10 cords of wood during the cold season, one sweep should be sufficient. If you use more than 10 cords per year, it is better to do two sweeps. The type of wood and the amount of moisture in it greatly influence the amount of creosote that will accumulate in your chimney. The quality of your heating system also has a major impact on the amount of creosote that will accumulate in your chimney. More than 1200 chimney fires occur every year in Quebec. And during this same period, about 235 fires are caused by an inadequate installation of the heating system. If we notice that your installation is not in conformity, we will be able to refer you to a specialist who will be able to regularize your installation.
It is recommended to have the chimney swept at least once a year, ideally in the spring. A sweeping is also recommended on a regular basis depending on the quality and quantity of wood burned.
You have noticed, as we have, that the Ministry has found it important to bold the words at least once a year. In general, if you use less than 10 cords of wood during the cold season, one sweep should be sufficient. If you use more than 10 cords per year, it is better to do two sweeps. The type of wood and the amount of moisture in it greatly influence the amount of creosote that will accumulate in your chimney. The quality of your heating system also has a major impact on the amount of creosote that will accumulate in your chimney. More than 1200 chimney fires occur every year in Quebec. And during this same period, about 235 fires are caused by an inadequate installation of the heating system. If we notice that your installation is not in conformity, we will be able to refer you to a specialist who will be able to regularize your installation.
Avoid many problems and contact Ramoneur Sherbrooke
Don't feel like calling your insurance company? You don't want to call your municipality? You don't feel like doing the chimney sweeping yourself? Well, stop worrying and call us now. We will schedule 1 to 2 chimney sweeps per year with you and give you peace of mind. As professionals, we will do the appropriate sweeping according to the type of creosote in your chimney. At the same time, you will benefit from our experience to advise you on the quality and safety of your installation. Ramonage Sherbrooke favors a complete sweeping of your heating equipment.
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819-200-9610
819-200-9610