CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps
in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Same-Week Service · Free Inspection Included

Standard chimney sweeps in the Cincinnati area typically range from $99 to $250 depending on chimney condition, accessibility, and fuel type. Wood stoves and gas systems have their own pricing. Check our specials page for current discounts, or call (513) 382-0530 for a free quote based on your specific setup.

Most chimneys need a sweep once a year if you burn regularly, or every other year for light use. The NFPA and CSIA both recommend an annual inspection regardless of how often you use the fireplace. If you burn unseasoned wood or use the fireplace heavily, you may need sweeping more often — creosote builds up faster.

Creosote is the tar-like residue that builds up inside your flue when wood smoke cools and condenses on the chimney walls. It's highly flammable — the leading cause of chimney fires in the U.S. Annual sweeps remove creosote before it reaches dangerous Stage 2 or Stage 3 buildup levels.

Most sweeps take 45 to 90 minutes from arrival to clean-up. Heavily used chimneys, older systems, or hard-to-access flues can take longer. We give you a time estimate when you book so you can plan around it.

No. We use HEPA-grade vacuums and lay protective drop cloths from your entryway to the fireplace before any work begins. The entire sweep happens inside a sealed system — your floors, walls, and furniture stay clean. If we make any mess, we clean it before we leave.

Yes. We service masonry wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and gas fireplaces. Gas systems still produce buildup that needs periodic cleaning and they should be inspected annually for safety, even if they look clean from the outside.

We tell you about it — with photos and a written summary. If it needs repair (cracked liner, damaged crown, missing cap, mortar issues), we'll quote the work but we won't pressure you to decide right then. Some problems can wait, some can't — we tell you straight which is which.

Not much. Don't use the fireplace for at least 24 hours before the appointment so everything is fully cool. Move any decorative items away from the hearth, and let us know about pets so we can be careful with doors. That's it — we handle the rest.