Clean flues and clear findings for Durrs chimneys
A defined cleaning scope, a covered hearth and debris carried out of the house when the work ends.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What prompts a chimney cleaning call
- The damper will not close fully
- A cap screen furred with soot
- A fireplace idle for a long time
- Scratching or rustling inside the chimney
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Soot removal and findings, kept separate
Clear a route from the entrance to the hearth
Equipment for a chimney cleaning travels in and debris travels out, so the route between the entrance and the fireplace matters. Move rugs, small tables and anything fragile from that path if you can do so safely. Tell us about narrow doorways, stairs or a finished floor you want protected.
Leave heavy furniture where it is. We plan the covers and the work area around what is in the room and ask before moving anything ourselves. A clear route shortens set-up and lowers the chance of soot traveling beyond the hearth.
A fireplace that is lit only now and then
Occasional fires still leave residue, and a flue that stays cold between uses can hold moisture. Light use does not mean the chimney can be forgotten. Debris and animals can move in during the long gaps.
Tell us roughly when it was last lit and whether anything odd happened, such as smoke at the opening. For a lightly used fireplace, the brushing may be quick while the checks matter more. We explain which of the two took up more of the visit and why.
Clean-up on the roof and around the house
Top work can shake loose soot, flakes of mortar or bits of old mesh. We cover what we can near the chimney before working and gather what falls onto the roof. Gutters and walkways below get a look before we leave.
Everything collected goes into the same bags as the debris from inside, and it all leaves with us. If something on the roof was already damaged before we arrived, we point it out rather than stay silent about it.
Cleaning the flue after an animal has left
Once an animal has gone and the flue can be worked on, what it left behind still needs removing. Nest material, droppings and debris can block the passage and hold odor. They are also combustible, so they should not be left for the next fire to find.
We bag the material with care, keeping it contained in the firebox, and brush the flue and smoke shelf clear. If the entry point is still open, we note it so the problem does not repeat. The written record lists what was removed and what the top needs.
Your chimney sweep, itemized before work
- Firebox walls, floor and grate area
- Debris hauled away at the end
- Roof and gutter clean-up below the top
- Next maintenance visit suggestion
What people ask before a flue cleaning
Can a sweep fix a fireplace that keeps smoking?
Only if the cause is a restriction the cleaning removes, such as heavy soot at the throat or a clogged cap screen. If the flue is clear and smoke persists, we explain the other likely causes and what an assessment would look at.
Is the cap screen cleaned as part of the sweep?
Yes, when the top can be reached safely. We brush the mesh and clear the opening. A torn, rusted or loose screen is noted and priced as a separate repair rather than patched without your approval.
Can you remove a bird nest during a chimney cleaning?
Not while it is active if the birds are protected. We identify what is there before any brushing. Once the flue is empty and can lawfully be worked on, the nest material comes out as part of the cleaning.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo