How often does a chimney need sweeping?
Once a year for a fireplace or wood stove that gets regular winter use. The National Fire Protection Association standard is an annual inspection for every chimney, and a sweep whenever the deposit reaches about an eighth of an inch. Burning unseasoned wood builds that up much faster, so a household that burns green wood often needs two sweeps a season.
How long does a chimney sweep take?
About ninety minutes for one flue in an average home. A chimney that has gone several seasons without cleaning, or one serving a wood stove, can run to two and a half hours.
Will a chimney sweep make a mess in my living room?
No. Drop cloths go down from the door to the hearth, the fireplace opening is sealed before any brush goes in, and a HEPA vacuum runs for the entire job. The crew takes the debris away.
How much does a chimney sweep cost?
Your Neighbor's Air Care quotes every chimney for free, before any work starts, and the chimney inspection is free when it is done with a sweep. What the sweep comes to depends on how many flues the chimney has, what appliance it serves and how long it has been since the last sweep, so a short call or WhatsApp message settles it.
Not sure if it is time? Read when to clean your fireplace chimney: how often, the best time of year and the warning signs.
