Chimney
Cleaning
& Sweep.
Seattle chimney sweep and cleaning for wood-burning fireplaces. We remove soot and creosote buildup and check visible chimney components.
Chimney Cleaning Services
Annual chimney sweeps remove soot and creosote buildup, check visible fireplace and chimney components, and help keep the system ready for regular use.
What our sweeps include:
Professional chimney sweeping.
Our sweeps use commercial-grade poly and wire chimney brushes, rotary cleaning systems, and vacuum containment matched to the flue type and buildup level. We clean soot and creosote from the flue path, check the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, cap, crown, and visible liner surfaces, then explain any conditions that need attention.
Signs Your Chimney Needs Cleaning
Strong odor from the fireplace
Creosote and soot buildup has a distinctive smell, especially in warm or humid weather.
Smoke backing up into the room
A blocked or dirty flue can't exhaust properly — smoke finds the path of least resistance.
Reduced draft or slow-starting fires
Buildup restricts airflow. If fires are harder to start or keep going, the flue needs attention.
Visible soot or tar around the damper
Visible buildup is a good reason to schedule a cleaning.
More than a year since the last sweep
Annual cleaning is commonly recommended for chimneys in regular use.
You burn wood frequently
Heavy use accelerates creosote buildup. Frequent burners should consider mid-season cleaning.
What Customers Say
5-Star Rated Across Greater Seattle
If you are looking for professional and affordable chimney repair services, I highly recommend these guys. We had a leak from our chimney that we needed repaired. We got a lot of INSANE quotes from other companies, but Sean the technician that we worked with gave us a super reasonable price and was really kind as well. He explained everything to us and gave us a price breakdown in the quote so there was full transparency for pricing. They did an awesome job repairing the leak and redoing the flashing. We would use them again!
Hannah
★★★★★Great guys! I love the way they approached my project compared to other companies — my chimney was falling apart and leaning very bad, the masonry was crumbling. I wanted a rebuild from the roofline up and Seattle Chimney Services got it done for an amazing price and within my timeframe before selling the house. Highly highly recommended.
Alex
★★★★★I had a great experience with Seattle Chimney Services. The team arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and left my fireplace spotless. It feels much safer using it now.
John
★★★★★Professional and friendly team, great job on my fireplace repair.
Patrick
★★★★★Thank you for fixing my fireplace! The bricks were broken and falling apart. I'm glad I found them to fix the bricks and rebuild my fireplace.
David
★★★★★Why Chimney Cleaning Matters
Creosote and soot build up inside the flue as wood burns. Regular cleaning helps improve draft, reduce smoke issues, and keep the chimney easier to inspect.
A cleaning visit is also a chance to spot visible wear around the firebox, damper, cap, crown, and liner before small issues become harder to address.
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