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Chimney sweep cleaning a fireplace flue

Service · A1 Chimney & Roofing

Creosote Removal

Creosote removal takes the flammable deposits of a wood fire out of the flue. Light creosote is part of a sweep. Glazed creosote is the hardened form that needs a deeper cleaning.

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CSIA certified
CSIA certifiedchimney sweeps
5.0 ★★★★★25,719 Google reviews
Licensed & insuredour own technicians

The work

What is creosote removal?

Smoke condenses on a cool flue and leaves a deposit. In thin, flaky layers a brush removes it. In a glazed layer it has melted and re-hardened, and a brush will not lift it. The visit identifies which one you have and uses the cleaning that matches it.

The standard brush cleaning is a chimney sweep. The heavier cleaning is deep cleaning. Removal does not repair a flue the creosote fire already cracked.

Why it matters

Why this work matters

Creosote is the fuel for a chimney fire. The thicker and harder it is, the less of a draft problem it has to be before it matters. Removing it is the point of the visit.

A fireplace that roars, smells sharp, or has a shiny black coating in the firebox is a reason to stop burning until the flue is cleaned.

What to expect

What to expect

You are told whether the deposit is light or glazed, which cleaning that requires, and the price before the work starts.

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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If the flue has a heavy black deposit, call (855) 8-CALL-A1 or send a photo 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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