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Chimney sweep cleaning a fireplace flue

Service · A1 Chimney & Roofing

Chimney Sweep

A chimney sweep removes the soot and creosote a fire leaves in the flue, the smoke chamber, and the firebox. It is a cleaning. It is not a rebuild, and it is not a certificate that the chimney is sound.

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The work

What is a chimney sweep?

The flue is brushed, the debris is pulled from the firebox and the base of the chimney, and the damper and the readily visible parts are looked at. A cap screen clogged with debris is noted. Light, flaky creosote comes off with the brush. Hard, glazed creosote does not. That needs deep cleaning.

If the visit finds a cracked crown, open flashing, or a damaged liner, you are told. The repair is a separate job, such as chimney repair, and it does not start unless you approve it.

Why it matters

Why this work matters

Creosote is combustible. Sweeping it out is how you keep a normal fire from becoming a chimney fire. A fireplace that has been used through a season, or that has started to smell or draft poorly, is the usual reason to sweep.

How often depends on how often you burn and what you burn. A cold fireplace that has not been used does not need a sweep on a calendar.

What to expect

What to expect

The sweep is explained, including the price, before the work starts. You are told what came out of the flue and whether anything else should be looked at.

A1 Chimney & Roofing is a nationwide team with its own licensed and insured technicians in 27 states. The price is explained before any work starts. Homeowners have left 25,719 Google reviews with a 5.0 rating.

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How it works

Four steps, no surprises

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  1. STEP 01

    Book

    Online in a minute, or call the 24/7 line. We confirm your local A1 technician and a time window.

  2. STEP 02

    Inspect

    Your technician checks the chimney and the roof around it, and photographs what they find.

  3. STEP 03

    Price in writing

    You get the findings, the photos and a written price. Nothing starts until you say yes.

  4. STEP 04

    Fixed & cleaned

    Drop cloths down, debris hauled away, before-and-after photos sent to you.

Reviews

A1 Chimney is different. They truly care about your chimney and want to see you get the best use out of it.

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Sam V.Chimney service · ★★★★★ on Google

They relined my chimney and did a great job. The technician was respectful and left the work area clean.

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Charles D.Chimney relining · ★★★★★ on Google

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To schedule a chimney sweep, call (855) 8-CALL-A1 or send the details for a free estimate.

  • Licensed & insured, our own technicians
  • Written price before any work
  • Before-and-after photos of the job

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