CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning
A clean flue is the single best defense against chimney fires and carbon monoxide. We match you with a certified sweep who removes creosote and soot, then shows you exactly what they found with before-and-after photos.
What a professional chimney sweep includes
The pros in our network use industrial HEPA vacuums and drop cloths to keep your home clean, then mechanically brush the flue to remove built-up creosote and soot. Before packing up, the sweep does a quick visual check of the firebox, damper, and cap so nothing gets missed.
- Full flue and firebox cleaning with dust containment
- Creosote removal (stages 1–3) using the right tools for your system
- Visual inspection of damper, smoke chamber, and cap
- Before-and-after photos of the work
How often should you have your chimney cleaned?
Industry guidance is an annual inspection, with cleaning whenever there is measurable creosote buildup. Homes that burn wood frequently often need yearly cleaning; occasional burners may go longer. The pro we match you with will tell you honestly when your next cleaning is actually due.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a chimney cleaning take?
- Most standard cleanings take 45 minutes to an hour. Heavier creosote buildup or hard-to-access flues can take longer, and your matched pro will let you know before beginning.
- Is chimney cleaning messy?
- It should not be. The pros in our network lay down drop cloths and use sealed HEPA vacuums, so a properly done sweep leaves your home as clean as they found it.
- Can I just use a chimney cleaning log instead of a sweep?
- No. Chemical logs can loosen some creosote, but they do not remove the debris from the flue or smoke shelf and they do not inspect the system. They are at most a minor supplement to a professional sweep, not a replacement.