Chimney sweep work planned around your fireplace in Poinciana Park
A sweep that separates finished cleaning from open questions, so you know what the fireplace is ready for.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that the flue needs sweeping
- A sour or smoky smell indoors
- A cap screen furred with soot
- Fires that are slow to draw
- Dark streaks running down the firebox wall
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How we keep chimney cleaning tidy and clear
What the cleaning covers inside the firebox
The firebox is the part of the fireplace where the fire burns. Its walls and floor are brushed and the ash is removed after the flue work, because deposits from above land there. Grates and andirons are lifted out, cleared of loose ash and returned.
Cleaning leaves the firebrick visible, which makes cracks and open joints easier to spot. Those are noted, not repaired, during a sweep. If the damage needs attention before the next fire, you receive an explanation and a separate estimate for the firebox work.
Matching each flue to its fireplace
A single chimney can carry several flues, and from the roof they may look alike. Brushing the wrong one leaves the fireplace untouched. We match each flue to its opening before cleaning, using the layout inside the house and the arrangement at the top.
If another appliance vents through a flue in the same chimney, tell us what it is. That flue belongs to its appliance and follows that appliance's instructions. We keep the fireplace cleaning apart from it and mention anything at the shared top that affects either one.
Cleaning from the roof or from the hearth
A flue can be cleaned from the roof down, from the fireplace up, or from both ends. The choice depends on safe roof access, the shape of the flue and where the debris will collect. Either way, the opening below is sealed so soot stays in the firebox.
If the roof is wet, steep or fragile underfoot, we may work from below and explain what that changes. The written record says which way the flue was cleaned. That detail matters if a section near the top needs a second look later.
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.
What is and is not part of the sweep
- Firebox walls, floor and grate area
- Findings listed apart from cleaning
- Brush choice matched to the lining
- Top-mounted damper gasket cleaned
Questions about chimney cleaning visits
Can you clean a fireplace that has an insert in it?
Usually, yes. The insert's manual decides whether we clean through it, remove a baffle or slide it forward. Tell us the make and model when you book so we can plan the route and include any removal step in the estimate.
Do you clean metal factory-built chimneys?
Yes. We identify the brand and follow its cleaning instructions. They say which brush materials suit the metal flue and how the cap comes off. Repairs to damaged sections have to use the manufacturer's listed parts.
Is there anything I should not burn after the cleaning?
EPA guidance advises against household trash, cardboard, plastics and painted or treated wood. Dry, split wood burned in a hot fire leaves less residue. Ask us what your deposits suggest about the fuel you have been using.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo