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Last update on September 12, 2024
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"We needed chimney sweep & minor repairs. Scheduling was easy and the guys who showed up were on time and very professional. Work was done well and we’re very happy, will be calling them for all future work on our chimney and HVAC."
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"?chimney force helped fix a small leak before it got worse. Glad I called when I did.?"
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I recently had a sweep and inspection of my chimney. The technicians arrived at the scheduled time,were very professional and informative ,and addressed all my concerns. I was very impressed and will use again in the future. I highly recommend."
+14
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Awesome customer service, Mary called the day before with an appointment reminder and Nathan the technician called the morning of the scheduled appointment to advise his ETA. He arrived on time and performed the cleaning and inspection quickly and with professionalism. He provided advice and recommendations for optimizing the performance and safety of the wood stove and chimney. I will have this company work for me again."
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was happy over all. Cleaned my wood stove chimney and had my chimney lined."
+152
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I needed repairs on my chimney and the owner Dave came out and gave me a quote for a new cap and tear down of the first three rows at the top of the chimney. He was courteous and professional and gave me a reasonable quote to complete the job outlined. He came out a few weeks later and completed the job as promised. He and his team were polite, cleaned up upon completion and the Chimney looks great. He said if I had waited any longer it would have been a much bigger problem. I appreciated his insight and it was evident he has been doing this for some time. I will recommend him to family and friends if they ever need chimney work."
+10
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have used DJ and his team for 2 Chimney repairs 5 Chimney cleaning 2 New Chimney caps Chimney flashing repairs and 1 New Chimney. He is a very nice young man that really cares about doing a good job for his customers. His business is my go to solution for fireplace and chimney issues."
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Received quote same day after their initial inspection of our chimney and received prompt responses to all emails. They were able to come out the same week and arrived right on time on the day of service. The crew was very courteous and explained what they were going to do. Top notch service and a very reasonable price to have new crown installed with stainless steel chimney cap and cleaning. They even removed a broken sliding screen in my fireplace! The entire job was completed in a couple of hours. Read the reviews - they are accurate based on my experience. I will definitely use this company again for future cleanings and repairs."
+6
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Had 2 fireplace flues sweeped and a flue insert installed on my furnace chimney. Great service. Thank you Mike and Scott."
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Top Notch totally deserves the 5 star rating! 1. Contacted me immediately 2. Arrived on time 3. Kevin & Frank are complete professionals 4. Great price 5. Great work - had chimney caps with them I would definitely recommend Top Notch for your chimney needs!"
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While it’s possible to sweep your own chimney, it’s usually not a good idea for two reasons. First, inexperienced DIYers are more likely to miss areas of the chimney, which still leaves the risk of house fire due to the remaining residue. Second, chimney sweeping seems like a simple process, but it’s highly dangerous. Soot and creosote are both carcinogenic and can cause breathing issues and lung damage. If you don’t take the same safety precautions that professionals do, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious bodily harm.
You should plan to ask your chimney sweeper questions about the cleaning process they intend to use, the project timeline, and more to get a sense of which professional is right for the job:
What is your process for cleaning chimneys?
How long will the process take?
Will you protect my floors from soot and debris?
Will you do a chimney inspection, too?
Do you have certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fire Institute (NFI)?
Will you need access to my roof?
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
In some cases, you don’t need to do anything to prepare for chimney sweeping, but professionals always appreciate leaving the area clean and easy to access. As such, it’s a good idea to move fireplace accessories like screens and fire tending tools out of the way, and lay down tarps of drop cloths around your fireplace opening to help keep your floors clean. Laying down a plastic sheet under those cloths or tarps is a good idea if your fireplace is surrounded by carpeting, just to add extra protection. Finally, secure any pets or children away from the work area.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Chimney sweep costs can be dramatically affected by the type of chimney, its location, and how dirty it is.
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Before your next chimney inspection and cleaning, check out our guide to all the parts of a chimney, both internal and external.
