While he was growing up in Philadelphia, Pa, Tom Doty, the founder of Swept Away was always looking for adventure. His thirst for adventure by the way of travel and new experiences got him enrolled into the navy when he was quite young. During one of his navy adventures on an aircraft carrier, Tom threw something into the incinerator that blew up and damaged the brick liner.
The news reached the captain soon enough and prompted him to tell Tom, "You broke it, you fix it". This proved to be a turning point in Tom's life as he learned to lay brick, thereby beginning his new career. After his stint in the navy, Tom lived in California when he came across a job opening that required someone with the experience of laying brick.
Tom was signed up for the job as he was the most knowledgeable of the 50 people who had applied. It was here that Tom learned the most about building and repairing chimneys. While here, Tom believed he'd begin a new career but was actually surprised to learn that there was an obvious need for people with a specialized skill set of chimney sweep, repair, and dryer vent cleaning.
The news reached the captain soon enough and prompted him to tell Tom, "You broke it, you fix it". This proved to be a turning point in Tom's life as he learned to lay brick, thereby beginning his new career. After his stint in the navy, Tom lived in California when he came across a job opening that required someone with the experience of laying brick.
Tom was signed up for the job as he was the most knowledgeable of the 50 people who had applied. It was here that Tom learned the most about building and repairing chimneys. While here, Tom believed he'd begin a new career but was actually surprised to learn that there was an obvious need for people with a specialized skill set of chimney sweep, repair, and dryer vent cleaning.
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Fireplaces and Repairs
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Installing a fireplace in your property can be a great way to add some warmth or simply enhance the overall look of it. Whatever your reason for installing a fireplace, you can completely rely on the professionals at Swept Away to do a fantastic and prompt job! We offer a general labor warranty as well.
Chimneys
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Over time, chimneys can form a lot of harmful compounds such as creosote. Not only are these compounds flammable, but they also render your chimney and fireplace as a highly risky heating option. However, with Swept Away at work, you can say goodbye to creosote and all such compounds! Give us a call today!
Dryer Vent Cleaning
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Dryer vents can be sensitive even to a tiny spark that can cause trapped lint and fiber inside the vents to fire up and turn into a fast-moving blaze that could potentially burn a large portion of your home or building to the ground! Depend on the skilled professionals at Swept Away to keep you at bay from any such dangers.
Residential Services
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Without taking proper care of your chimney, fireplace, or dryer vent, you would be exposing your family to an unprecedented risk of a devastating fire among other dangerous circumstances. However, with the help of the experts at Swept Away, you can ensure that your installations are thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and repaired.
Commercial Services
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One of the best ways to ensure the safety of your commercial space is to foolproof your chimneys and dryer vents. And when you're looking for someone who can do this for you, look no further than the certified technicians at Swept Away! Trust us to provide you with all the inspection and cleaning services you need for your chimney or dryer vent.
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