What it is
Chimney cleaning (a chimney sweep) removes the creosote, soot and debris that build up inside the flue, smoke chamber and firebox. Creosote is flammable and it narrows the flue, which hurts draft and can push smoke back into the room. A yearly sweep keeps a wood-burning fireplace, stove or insert drawing well and burning clean.
Signs you need it
- You burn wood regularly, or it has been a year or more since the last sweep
- The burning season is coming and you want the fireplace ready
- Black, flaky or shiny buildup on the damper or inside the firebox
- A campfire smell in the house, especially in humid weather
- Smoke that rolls into the room or a fire that is hard to keep going
- You run a wood stove, fireplace insert or pellet stove
Pricing
Chimney sweep, wood-burning
$157
Gas fireplace cleaning & service
$155
Wood stove, insert or pellet stove sweep
$249
Heavy creosote / glaze removal add-onQuoted after the camera scan
from $150
Dryer vent cleaning
$147
Dryer vent cleaning is $147.
What we do
- Lay drop cloths and protect the hearth, floor and nearby furniture
- Set up a HEPA vacuum so soot stays out of the room
- Brush the full length of the flue, the smoke shelf and the smoke chamber
- Remove creosote, soot, nests and debris from the flue and firebox
- Leave the fireplace clean and ready for the burning season
What you get
A clean flue, a clean work area and a short summary of what we found.
Photo & video reportSee what we saw, and keep it.
Itemized quoteEvery repair priced on its own line.
No pressureNothing starts without your OK.