Chimney sweep & inspection
A dust-free sweep and a proper inspection, every visit.
Every cleaning is done by a licensed, experienced chimney sweep — never a trainee left to figure it out. We service gas fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces and wood stoves.
- Dust-free cleaning, guaranteed
- Licensed sweep on every job
- Gas, wood fireplaces and wood stoves
- Inspection to NFPA 211 standards
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Cleaning questions answered
Price
Chimney cleaning & inspection: $290. For a standard single-flue open fireplace. Additional flues and repairs are quoted separately before work begins.
See the current offer for the full cleaning and inspection scope.
Why yearly cleaning matters
Creosote builds up in every wood-burning flue and it burns. Animal nests, a cracked flue tile or a rusted damper can all hide inside a chimney that looks fine from the room. A yearly sweep and inspection catches these while they are small and cheap to fix.
What happens on the day
We protect the room, sweep the flue and smoke chamber under containment so no soot gets into your home, then inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue and cap. You get an honest report — and if anything needs repair, a clear quote before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does chimney cleaning and inspection cost?
- A standard single-flue open fireplace cleaning and inspection is $290. Additional flues and repairs are quoted separately before work begins.
- How often should my chimney be swept and inspected?
- NFPA 211 calls for chimneys to be inspected once a year. A wood-burning fireplace or stove that is used regularly usually needs a yearly cleaning, because creosote builds up in every wood-burning flue.
- Will chimney cleaning make a mess in my home?
- No. We protect the room and sweep the flue and smoke chamber under containment, so the cleaning is dust-free.
- What do you check during the inspection?
- After cleaning we inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue and chimney cap. Soot hides cracks and damage, which is why cleaning and inspection are done together.
- What happens if you find a problem?
- After the cleaning we visually inspect for imperfections and explain what we found. Any repairs are quoted afterward, in writing or verbally, and no repair work starts without your approval.
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