Newtown, CT

Chimney Sweeping in Newtown

Creosote and soot cleared from the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, with drop cloths down and a HEPA vacuum running. We photograph the flue before and after.

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  • Fully insured
  • Camera inspection on every visit
  • Written photo report
  • Quoted before we start
When to call

Signs it is time

  • A campfire or tar smell from the fireplace, worse on humid days
  • Black, flaky or shiny deposits on the damper or smoke shelf
  • Smoke rolling into the room instead of drawing up the flue
  • Fires that are hard to start or keep going
  • More than a cord of wood burned since the last sweep
What is included

What we actually do

  1. Drop cloths down and a HEPA vacuum running before anything is touched
  2. Firebox, damper, smoke shelf and smoke chamber cleaned, not just the flue
  3. Flue brushed top to bottom with the right size brush for the liner
  4. Camera run after cleaning so you see the flue walls, not the soot
  5. Photos of anything that needs attention, with what can wait and what cannot
Copper capCrownFlue linerStone & mortarFlashing
Illustration: the parts of a chimney above the roofline
Where this work happens

The part of the chimney chimney sweeping deals with

The highlighted part is the focus of this service. We still photograph the rest, so nothing is missed.

  1. CapKeeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue and stops sparks landing on the roof. Caps, Crowns & Waterproofing →
  2. CrownThe concrete slab on top of the stack. Once it cracks, water goes straight into the masonry below. Masonry Repair →
  3. Flue linerCarries smoke and exhaust safely up and out. Cracked or missing liners are the most common hidden problem. Chimney Liners →
  4. MasonryBrick or stone and mortar. Freeze-thaw cycles open the joints first, then the bricks start to spall. Masonry Repair →
  5. FlashingMetal that seals the joint between the chimney and the roof, and the source of most leaks. Caps, Crowns & Waterproofing →
What the visit looks like

How we handle chimney sweeping

Tell us about the chimney

Fireplace, stove or insert, how often you burn, and what made you get in touch. A few lines is enough.

Pick a time

We give you a real appointment window and arrive inside it.

Inspect first

Camera up the flue and photos of the crown, cap and flashing before we recommend anything.

Written report

What we found, and what should be fixed now versus what can wait.

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We reply to every enquiry. No call centre, no automated runaround.

Chimney Sweeping questions

Before you book

How long does a sweep take?
Most single-flue sweeps take one to two hours including set-up, the camera check and clean-up. A stack with several flues, or a stove with a long liner, takes longer.
Will it make a mess?
It should not. The hearth is covered, a HEPA vacuum runs the whole time, and the room is left as it was found.
Do I need to stop using the fireplace beforehand?
Let the fire go out the night before so the firebox is cold. Ashes can stay; we remove them.
Nearby

Chimney Sweeping beyond Newtown

Chimney Sweeping is available everywhere we work, including:

Monroe, Trumbull & EastonBrookfield, Bethel & ReddingSouthbury & OxfordAll service areas

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Other things we look after

Chimney Inspections

Camera inspections with a written report and photos. Level 2 inspections for home sales, which matter in a town with this many antique houses.

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Wood Stove & Insert Service

Sweeping for wood stoves and fireplace inserts, gasket and baffle checks, and full-length liners for inserts that were installed without one.

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Chimney Liners

Stainless steel liners for unlined or cracked flues, sized to the fireplace, stove or boiler. The safe way to keep using an old chimney.

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Chimney Sweeping in Newtown and nearby

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