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Fireplace Chimney Sweeping
​​$149.95 

The technician will sweep (traditional open wood-burning) fireplace chimney flue free of creosote buildup, remove debris with HEPA-filter vacuum, and conduct a Level 1 inspection from ground level to look for repair issues or potential hazards. 

Traditional fireplace chimneys are characterized by open stone.

For traditional wood-burning chimneys only. Pricing is for singular flue. 

Wood Stove Chimney Sweeping ​$199.95

The technician will sweep wood stove chimney flue free of creosote buildup, remove debris with HEPA-filter vacuum, and conduct a Level 1 inspection from ground level to look for repair issues or potential hazards.

​Wood stoves are metal and propped upon a hearth. Wood stoves can also inserted in the once-functioning open fireplaces.

Due to certain expertise necessary for service, online scheduling is not available for wood stove chimney cleanings. Please call, text, or email to schedule.

Fireplace Insert Chimney Sweeping
  $199.95

The technician will sweep wood-burning fireplace insert chimney flue free of creosote buildup, remove debris with HEPA-filter vacuum, and conduct a Level 1 inspection from ground level to look for repair issues or potential hazards.

Due to certain expertise necessary for service, online scheduling is not available for fireplace insert chimney cleanings. Please call, text, or email to schedule.

Optional Rooftop Inspection
$50.00 (add on)

The technician will conduct a Level 1 inspection from your rooftop, checking for the presence of a chimney cap and assessing its condition, examine the readily accessible portions of the exterior chimney structure above the roofline. Any damage noted will be documented with photos, which will be provided digitally to the customer.​​
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Please note that this is not the same as a chimney repair estimate (which itemizes the cost repair the chimney). A separate appointment is required for this.

Due to certain expertise necessary for service, online scheduling is not available for option rooftop inspection. Please call, text, or email to schedule.

Recommended Frequency

Several factors determine how often you should have your chimney and fireplace or wood stove cleaned, including the frequency of use, the type and dryness of wood burned, and the temperature of the resulting fire. Typically, the dryer and harder the wood and the hotter the fire, the less creosote buildup results. Creosote is highly flammable and has the potential to create dangerous chimney fires. 

Most experts agree you should have your chimney or wood stove cleaned approximately every 50 fires and have it inspected every 2 years—even if you don't use it. A chimney that is not inspected regularly may deteriorate quickly and end up being a very costly repair. Best time to do it? In the spring or summer, for several reasons, including off-season availability, ice-free rooftops, and leaving time to complete any necessary repairs before the burning season begins.​

The Process

Our standard method of chimney sweeping is the "bottom-up" method, from below through the fireplace, rather than from above through the chimney, for reasons of efficiency. The technician will do the following:
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  • Place a tarp around the fireplace and hook up a HEPA vacuum to minimize mess.
  • With the vacuum running, the technician inserts a wire brush attached to long, flexible fiberglass poles into the chimney flue, cleaning the inner walls by moving the brush up and down. 
  • Finally the technician vacuums up the soot and debris and inspects the fireplace, damper, and smoke shelf to ensure everything is in working order.

Various DIY chimney-sweeping methods can be found online, and though these can be performed with some success, preventive measures can also go quite a long way, such as burning the right type of wood and installing a chimney cap.

Chimney Caps

Every chimney needs a cap. Without one, the interior of your chimney is subject to deterioration from rain, snow, and other elements. A chimney cap also prevents birds, rodents, and other wildlife from entering your chimney. Our technician can properly install or replace a chimney cap or furnace flue cap for you at a cost of $150. Learn more.

MULTIPLE SERVICES DISCOUNT

Save money by grouping services. Purchase one service and receive $30 off every additional service performed on the same visit. (Not available with promotional pricing.)​

Exclusions & Limitations

  • Pricing is for a singular chimney. ​Please note that no two fireplaces ever share the same flue (though they may share the same exterior chimney structure).
  • For fireplace chimney cleaning: the cost for any additional flue beyond the first is $119.95 with our $30 multiple services discount applied. The number of wood-burning chimneys within the home is indicated by the number of fireplaces.
  • For free standing wood stove, wood stove insert, or fireplace insert chimney cleaning the cost for any additional wood stove chimney beyond the first is $169.95 with our $30 multiple services discount applied. ​
  • Service is applicable to wood-burning chimneys only; we do not service gas chimneys or gas fireplaces in anyway.
  • If disassembly is required for cleaning, additional charges may apply.
  • Service does not include emptying of ash pit or cleaning of the firebox (or any component beyond the flue).
  • Service does not include educating customers on how to use their fireplace/chimney. While our technicians may be happy to answer questions to the best of their abilities while in the home, it is the responsibility of the customer to source their own helpful information.
  • Because of the additional labor and equipment wear resulting from the removal of pre-existing ashes and unburned wood from the firebox, this removal is not included in the cost of the service. You can either remove this debris yourself before our technician's arrival, or our technician can possibly perform this task for an additional charge determined at the time of service. ​ 
  • A Level 1 Inspection does not have the authority to certify a chimney as "safe to use" or operationally sound.
  • The technician does not use a camera/scope during a Level 1 Inspection.
  • A certification or report document is not issued with a Level 1 Inspection. It is simply an invoice stating the inspection was completed and whether any major issues were found. If no issues were found, then no additional notes will be added.
  • Please note that our technicians specialize in chimney cleaning and conducting the Level 1 Inspection only, thus the service is limited to these aspects. While our technicians may be happy to answer questions to the best of their abilities while in the home, they are not experts in the overall functioning of chimneys. ​
  • Please note that for any sale of a home, a Level 2 inspection is required to determine that chimney is operationally sound (we do not offer this).  A Level 1 Inspection is not sufficient for this as it does not have the authority to determine a chimney's internal operational status. Please note that we do our best to educate customers about this, however, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure they choose the correct service.

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​Call us or text us at 612-558-1737, email us at info@twincitiesfurnacecleaning.com, or click the button below to schedule online (and save $10).

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