Friendly, Honest, Local
Professional Chimney Cleaning in Pittsburgh
A clean chimney keeps your home safe, prevents fires, and helps your fireplace run the way it should. We remove dangerous creosote, soot, and blockages so you can enjoy a safer, more efficient burn.
Chimney cleaning used to be a dirty, exhausting process for both the sweep and the homeowner. Thanks to modern tools and advanced cleaning methods, we’re able to make your appointment smooth, clean, and hassle-free — without any dust or debris entering your living space.
Our team delivers a thorough sweep every time, protecting your home and giving you a safer, more efficient fireplace.
How Our Cleaning Process Works:
Pre-Check Inside Your Home
When we arrive, we enter the home first to examine the fireplace or appliance before bringing in any equipment.
We kindly ask that:
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You clear space in front of the fireplace(coffee tables, end tables, decor, etc.)
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Remove any ash or debris inside fireplace
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You avoid burning within 24 hours of your cleaning
Home Protection Setup
To keep your home spotless, we:
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Place a protective drop cloth on the ground
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Use a HEPA-filtered vacuum
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Utilize the chimney’s natural draft
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All loose dust and debris stay fully contained with the HEPA-filtered vacuum.
Modern “Rotary Sweep” Cleaning
We use a professional rotary cleaning system, which is far more effective and thorough than the old “plunger” method. This ensures deeper removal of soot and buildup.
We guarantee:
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A complete sweep
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A clean process
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Zero mess left behind
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Service satisfaction guaranteed
What’s Included in Every Chimney Cleaning
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Full interior chimney sweep
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Removal of soot & loose creosote
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Damper removal & adjustment
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Smoke chamber cleaning
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Flue brushing
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Visual inspection of key components
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Video inspection (Level-2 Inspections)
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Chimney cap & draft check
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Complete debris cleanup
No shortcuts. No mess. Just a safer chimney.
Creosote & Soot Buildup
Creosote forms when wood is burned improperly — especially when the fuel burns too cool. Using things like:
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Wet wood
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Pine
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Magazines or waxy papers
…causes incomplete combustion, leading to tar-like residue that sticks to the chimney walls and seeps into masonry pores.
Why this is dangerous:
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Creosote is highly flammable
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It is the #1 cause of chimney fires
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It becomes harder to remove the longer it builds up
How we handle it:
A standard sweep removes loose soot.
If serious creosote buildup remains, we recommend chemical PCR Treatment to break down the hardened layers safely.
Signs You Need a Chimney Cleaning
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Smoke backing into your room
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Strong fireplace odor, even when not in use
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Soot falling into the firebox
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Difficulty getting a good draft
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Black staining around the fireplace opening
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Burning more than 10 times in 12 months