A detailed cleaning of the firebox, hearth, grate and smoke shelf that removes ash, soot and smoke film and leaves the fireplace fresh.
The fireplace is the part of the chimney system you live with, and it shows its age first. Ash piles up in the corners, soot darkens the bricks above the opening and a smoky smell settles into the room when the weather turns damp. Cleaning it well makes the room feel better and makes it easier to spot problems.
We clean from the top down. The smoke shelf and damper area come first, since that is where debris collects, then the firebox walls and floor, the grate and the hearth. We vacuum with a sealed system, wipe the surfaces and take care of the brick and stone around the opening. The result is a fireplace that looks ready for company.
Debris falls and sits behind the damper where you cannot see it. We clean it out so the damper moves freely and nothing smolders where it should not.
Ash and soot come out of the firebox corners and off the grate. We vacuum the hearth and the floor around it so nothing is tracked through the house.
Light soot on brick or stone can often be cleaned with the right method. Heavier staining is a different job, and we tell you what is realistic.
Fresh soot and old creosote both smell. Cleaning the surfaces and the flue removes most of the source, which helps when the air is humid.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterNothing left behind.
Dust stays out of the room.
Soot film wiped away.
Moves freely again.
Less smoky smell.
On what cleaning can and cannot do.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationFirst Fire of the SeasonThe first cold night is not the time to find out your chimney needs work. Here is how…Learn more 
Project situationSmoke and Odor ProblemsSmoke in the room or a smoky smell in summer both have causes. Here is how we find…Learn more 
Project situationUnused FireplacesA fireplace that sat cold for years can heat the home again. Here are the steps and the…Learn more Tell us what you burn and how often to see when your chimney should be swept and inspected.
You tell us about the chimney, fireplace or stove and what you have noticed, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at the chimney, inside and out, ask how you use it and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay drop cloths, seal the firebox and protect the roof and landscaping before any work begins.
We sweep, repair or install with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, show you what we did, share tips and set a reminder for your next visit.
Often yes for light staining. Deep or old stains may need repeated treatment or refinishing, and we tell you honestly.
No. Cleaning covers the fireplace itself and sweeping covers the flue. They are often done together.
Ash can be removed as needed during the burning season, leaving a thin layer. A deep cleaning is best once a year.
Yes. Dust, debris and even small animals can collect, and a clean fireplace is a better place to start.
Yes, with methods suited to glass, logs and burners. See our gas fireplace service page.
Chimney Cleaning and SweepingA tidy, thorough sweep that removes soot and creosote from the flue, smoke chamber and firebox so every…Explore 
Soot and Odor RemovalSmoky smells and soot stains traced to their source and treated, so the room smells fresh and the…Explore 
Firebox Repair and RebuildingA damaged firebox is repaired or fully rebuilt with fresh firebrick and refractory mortar, so heat stays where…Explore 
Gas Fireplace Service and CleaningYearly service for gas fireplaces and gas logs: glass, logs, burner and vent cleaned and checked so the…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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