Chimney cleaning & repair in Greenville & the Upstate.
A clean chimney and a sound chimney aren’t always the same thing. Here’s what our chimney sweep actually covers, what a technician looks for while they’re up there, and what happens if we find something that needs repair — including the repair itself, done by our own crew.
Crown repair & resurfacing — real job, Upstate SC
New cap, flue liner replacement & crown seal — real job, Upstate SC
Chimney Sweep Quote
- Chimney Sweepstandard sweep & inspection (maintenance cleaning) $275$149
- On-Site Inspection & Estimateno cleaning — just a look & a written repair quote $49
or just call — (864) 387-8860
Chimney repair services we handle in-house.
A lot of chimney companies only sweep and inspect, then hand you off to a mason or roofer for anything beyond that. We don't — our own crew does the repair work, so it's the same team from diagnosis through the fix.
Chimney cap repair & replacement
Installing a new cap, or repairing a rusted or damaged one, to keep rain, snow, and animals out of the flue.
Crown repair & resurfacing
Sealing hairline cracks or resurfacing a crumbling crown before water damage spreads into the brick below it.
Tuckpointing & mortar joint repair
Repacking deteriorated mortar joints in the chimney's exterior masonry so the structure stays sound and weathertight.
Flashing repair
Fixing the metal seal where the chimney meets the roofline — one of the most common places a chimney actually leaks.
Firebox & brick repair
Replacing damaged firebrick or refractory mortar inside the fireplace itself, where safety matters most.
Chimney waterproofing
A breathable water-repellent sealant on the exterior masonry to help prevent the freeze-thaw damage that causes most of the issues above.
Flue repair & liner replacement
Repairing or replacing a cracked, damaged, or undersized flue liner so the chimney vents safely — often needed after damage is found, or when relining for a different appliance.
Chimney brick replacement
When individual bricks are cracked, spalling, or crumbling beyond what mortar repair can fix, we replace the damaged brick itself, not just the joints around it.
Chimney siding & chase cover repair
Repairing or replacing damaged siding or the metal chase cover on a factory-built chimney — common failure points for keeping water and pests out.
Important: what the $149 actually covers
Our $149 chimney service is a standard maintenance cleaning — a sweep and inspection. It removes creosote and soot buildup and includes a visual safety check of the parts of your chimney and fireplace we can see.
It does not include structural or masonry repair work — but we do that too. If our technician finds a problem — a cracked crown, damaged mortar, a missing cap, and so on — we’ll show you photos of exactly what we found and give you a clear, separate quote for that repair before any repair work starts. Our own crew handles the repair itself; we don’t hand you off to another contractor. You’ll never be charged for repair work you didn’t approve.
What happens during a chimney sweep & inspection.
Every maintenance cleaning follows the same process, whether it’s your first sweep or your tenth.
Protect the work area
We lay drop cloths around the fireplace or insert and seal off the firebox opening before anything else — soot stays contained, not on your floors.
Sweep the flue & smoke chamber
Specialized brushes and a HEPA vacuum remove creosote and soot buildup from the full length of the flue and the smoke chamber above the firebox.
Clean the firebox & damper
We clear ash and debris from the firebox, and check that the damper opens, closes, and seals the way it should.
Visual safety inspection
A walkthrough of the accessible chimney, exterior, and connections — the standard level of inspection recommended for a chimney with no recent damage or changes.
Walkthrough & written report
We show you what we found — with photos if anything's worth noting — before we leave. If everything's clean, that's the whole visit.
Signs your chimney may need repair, not just cleaning.
A cleaning removes creosote and soot — it can’t fix these. If you notice any of the following, it’s worth having a technician take a look:
Missing or damaged chimney cap
The cap is the main thing keeping rain, snow, and animals out of the flue. A missing or rusted-out cap is one of the most common causes of water damage inside a chimney.
Cracked or crumbling crown
The crown is the concrete slab at the very top. Once it cracks, water gets into the brick below it and the freeze-thaw cycle makes the damage worse every winter.
Crumbling or missing mortar joints
Sound mortar barely marks when you run something across it; deteriorated mortar flakes or gouges easily. This is usually repaired by tuckpointing (repacking the joints).
White staining on the brick (efflorescence)
That chalky white residue is mineral salt left behind as water moves through the masonry — a sign there's more moisture getting into the chimney than there should be.
Loose or crumbling firebox brick
Damaged firebrick or refractory mortar inside the fireplace itself is a safety issue, not just cosmetic — it's usually another sign of water getting where it shouldn't.
Smoke backing up into the room
Poor draft can be as simple as a needed cleaning, or it can point to a flue liner or structural issue — part of what we check during the inspection.
How repairs work if your inspection turns something up.
We're not going to talk you into repair work you don't need, and we're not going to start any repair work you haven't approved. If your sweep and inspection turns up a problem like the ones above, here's what happens:
1. We show you, not just tell you. Photos of the actual issue, explained in plain language — not just a line item on an invoice.
2. You get a separate, written quote. Repair cost depends entirely on what's needed and how bad it is, so it's priced after a technician actually sees it — never guessed at over the phone.
3. We do the work ourselves. No referral to a different contractor for a second visit — once you approve the quote, our own crew schedules and handles the repair.
4. Nothing happens without your OK. The $149 cleaning is complete and paid for either way. Repair work is a separate decision, on your timeline.
Chimney cleaning & repair FAQ
How often should a chimney be cleaned and inspected?
Fire-safety standards call for chimneys to be inspected at least once a year for any fireplace or wood stove that gets regular use — whether it needs a full sweep that year depends on how much creosote has built up, which is exactly what the inspection checks for.
Does the $149 price include fixing anything you find?
No — $149 covers the standard maintenance cleaning and inspection only. Any repair work (crown, mortar, cap, firebox, flue liner, brick, siding, etc.) is a separate, itemized quote based on what's actually needed, and nothing gets repaired without your approval first.
Do you actually do the repairs, or just point out problems?
We do the repairs ourselves — cap replacement, crown repair, tuckpointing/mortar repair, flashing repair, firebox repair, waterproofing, flue repair & liner replacement, brick replacement, and siding/chase cover repair are all done in-house by our own crew. You're not getting referred to a different contractor for a second visit.
Why does creosote buildup matter?
Creosote is a byproduct of wood burning that coats the inside of a chimney flue over time. Left unchecked, it's flammable and a leading cause of chimney fires — a regular sweep and inspection catches it before it's a problem.
Do you clean gas fireplaces, or only wood-burning chimneys?
Both. Gas fireplace and gas log systems have their own cleaning and safety check — see our Gas Chimney & Fireplace Cleaning service for details and pricing.
How long does a chimney sweep take?
Most standard sweeps take about an hour, depending on how much buildup there is and how easy the chimney is to access. We'll give you a time estimate for your home before we start.
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Free written estimate, upfront pricing, same-week appointments in Greenville & the Upstate.