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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 basic visual maintenance check from ground level to look for visible repair issues or potential hazards. Does not include safety inspection/report or camera (see below for exclusions and limitations).

Traditional fireplace chimneys are characterized by open stone.

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

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. 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:
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  • Place a tarp around the fireplace and hook up a HEPA vacuum to minimize mess
  • Insert a wire brush which is attached to long, flexible fiberglass poles into the chimney flue
  • Cleaning the inner walls by moving the brush up and down
  • Vacuums up the soot and debris and visually checks over the fireplace for major repair issues
  • Issues found will be recorded on invoice (if no issues found no notes will be added)

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.
  • We do not clean free standing wood stove, wood stove insert, or fireplace insert chimneys.
  • Service is applicable to wood-burning chimneys only; we do not service gas chimneys or gas fireplaces in anyway.
  • Service does not include emptying of ash pit or cleaning of the firebox (or any component beyond the flue).
  • Removal of pre-existing ashes and unburned wood from the firebox is not included in the cost of the service. 
  • 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.​
  • A basic Visual Maintenance Check 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 basic Visual Maintenance Check.
  • A certification or report document is not issued with a basic Visual Maintenance Check. It is simply an invoice stating the check 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 basic Visual Maintenance Check 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. We do no offer chimney inspections.

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​Call us or text us at 612-558-1737, email us at info@twincitiesfurnacecleaning.com.

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