Inspection & maintenance — Connecticut
Chimney sweep & cleaning in Connecticut
$69 Chimney Inspection — credited toward any work you approve. Start with a documented look at the system, or book the sweep itself: a thorough cleaning of your flue, firebox, and smoke shelf under a clean-work protocol that keeps the soot in the chimney, not in your living room.
Just want the sweep? Book chimney cleaning — same short form. We call to confirm your arrival time.
Worried about soot on the carpet? Floors are covered before tools come out, the fireplace opening is sealed during the sweep, a HEPA-filtered vacuum runs while we work — and the work area is left as we found it.
What a cleaning includes
The whole path the smoke takes
A standard cleaning covers the parts of the system that collect creosote and debris — swept, vacuumed, and hauled away.
| Flue sweep | The full flue, brushed and vacuumed to remove creosote and soot buildup |
|---|---|
| Firebox | Ash and soot cleaned out of the firebox where the fire actually burns |
| Smoke shelf & damper | The area behind the damper cleared of fallen debris and buildup |
| Debris removal | Everything we sweep out leaves with us — nothing stays behind |
| Visual once-over | We keep an eye on the accessible system while we work and tell you if something looks off |
Is an inspection included with a sweep? Not the documented kind. The once-over during a cleaning is exactly that — a once-over. If you want photos and a written summary of the whole system, top of the chimney to the firebox, book the chimney inspection with your sweep: $69, credited toward service if you proceed.
The clean-work protocol
Soot stays in the chimney
The same sequence, every visit. It's why the mess fear doesn't survive the first appointment.
Before we arrive
Your prep list is short
When scope can change
Three things a standard sweep can't fix
Most cleanings are routine. Occasionally the flue tells a different story — and when it does, we stop, show you photos of what we're looking at, and put any extra work in writing before continuing. Nothing expands without your approval.
Related services
Often booked alongside
FAQ
Cleaning questions
There's no universal schedule. The standard (NFPA 211) is to have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned when the inspection shows buildup or blockage. How fast creosote accumulates depends on what you burn, how often, and how the system drafts — so we go by what the flue actually looks like, not a calendar.
This is the most common worry, and it's the one we've built the process around. Floor coverings go down before tools come out, the fireplace opening is sealed during the sweep, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum runs while we work. Before we leave, we walk the area with you and leave it as we found it.
Let the fireplace cool completely — no fires the day before the visit. Clear any decor from the hearth area, and keep pets somewhere comfortable while we work. That's it; we handle the rest, including floor protection.
We keep an eye on the accessible parts of the system while we sweep, and we'll tell you if something looks off. A full documented inspection — photos and a written summary, top of the chimney to the firebox — is its own service. It's $69, credited toward service if you proceed with recommended work.
Book online: choose chimney cleaning, add your name, phone, and address, and submit — a preferred date and arrival window are optional. We call you to confirm your arrival time.
Next step
Burn season is easier with a clean flue.
A thorough sweep, a protected home, and a work area left the way we found it.
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