Instead hold onto the ladder with both hands and step around the ladder and onto the roof.
Roof chimney cleaning ladder.
Chimney rod and brush adapters.
Never step up and over the top of the ladder.
If you have a gabled roof you may have to use a hook over ladder a ladder that hooks over the roof and lets you climb up the side.
Drop cloths and indoor cleaning products.
To do this you ll need to be above the chimney looking down which means you ll need to be able to use ladders and be on a roof safely and comfortably.
If your fireplace is your primary heating source the buildup of soot might be far greater than if you just use your fireplace a few times a winter.
Chimney cleaning or chimney sweeping is a good idea at the start and the end of the season.
From chimney sweeping inspection and repair to fireplace installation or remodel our goal is to ensure your family s safety and comfort.
Roof height or chimney height.
When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and stepping around it instead of over the top.
Creosote and obstruction removal.
Remember it should extend at least 3 feet above the roof s edge.
Viper cameras and cleaning products.
Chimney vacuums and accessories.
The chimney sweep may also charge an extra fee if your roof is too high for a ladder to reach or is too steep to safely climb on without a harness.
I have a section of an old wood extension ladder i picked up somewhere leaning against the back of my house right in my vines to provide access the roof looks kind of cool how the vines have taken.
You may need 2 of them one for the ground and one for the roof.
Find out what type of ladder you will need to get to the chimney.
Maybe you could chain some type extension ladder around the chimney.
Remove the chimney cap and shine a flashlight into the flue.
The vines would grow and hide it somewhat in time but at least it d be secure.