A chimney sweep in Olympia Heights with a written record
Upfront pricing for the cleaning, separate estimates for repairs and no work added without your approval.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What prompts a chimney cleaning call
- Leaves or twigs falling into the firebox
- Nest material on the smoke shelf
- A cap screen furred with soot
- Pieces of tile or mortar below the flue
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Chimney sweeping decisions explained
Cleaning a fireplace that has sat unused
A fireplace that has not been used for a long time can gather debris without gathering soot. Leaves, nest material and bits of mortar can settle on the smoke shelf or in the flue. Old deposits may have taken on moisture and started to smell.
Before lighting it again, have the passage checked and cleaned. We look for anything that has moved into the flue while it was idle and confirm the damper still opens. If the cap is missing or damaged, we note how debris got in so the same thing does not happen again.
When the fireplace is lit often
A fireplace that burns regularly builds deposits steadily. Wood and fire habits decide how fast they grow. Frequent use also means small problems, like a sticking damper or a clogging screen, show up sooner.
Mention roughly how often the fire is lit when you book, without worrying about exact figures. We look at how the deposits are spread through the flue and whether the cap screen is closing up. From that, we can suggest a maintenance pattern that fits your use rather than a general rule.
A flue that turns out to have no liner
Cleaning sometimes shows that a masonry flue has no lining, or that the lining stops partway up. Soot on bare brick looks different from soot on tile. An unlined flue is a finding in its own right, not a cleaning problem.
We explain what we saw and why the Florida Building Code's chimney chapter requires masonry chimneys to be lined. Any lining work is a separate estimate. Until you decide, we suggest not using the fireplace, and the written record says so plainly.
Seeing what came down the flue
Before the bags leave, you can look at what came down. Fine dust, heavy flakes, a crust, leaves or pieces of masonry each mean something different. It helps to see it once, because the flue itself is out of view.
We describe each kind of debris in plain terms and say where in the passage it came from. If something points to a problem at the top or in the lining, that is where the conversation goes next. If it all looks ordinary, we say that too.
Line items in a flue cleaning estimate
- Sealed fireplace opening during brushing
- Next maintenance visit suggestion
- Upfront price for the agreed cleaning
- Top-mounted damper gasket cleaned
Before you arrange a chimney sweep
Do I need to be home for the whole cleaning?
Someone should be there to let us in, confirm the scope and hear the results. In between, you can step out if we can reach you by phone. Any new item waits for your answer rather than being added.
Should I empty the ashes before you arrive?
No. Leave them where they are and let the fireplace go cold. We remove the ash with the rest of the debris and take it away, so nothing warm ends up in a household bin.
What if a repair is needed before I can use the fireplace?
We tell you directly and write it on the record. The repair gets its own estimate, and you decide when to go ahead. Until it is done, we suggest keeping the fireplace unused.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo