Keep it clean. Keep it safe. Keep it working.
At Estates Chimney, chimney cleaning isn’t just something we offer — it’s the foundation of what we do. We’ve cleaned thousands of systems over the years, and we’ve got it down to a science. Whether you use your fireplace every day or once a year, regular cleanings keep your home safer, your heating system more efficient, and your air cleaner.
It doesn’t take 30 years in the industry to know this is important — but it helps.
Our cleanings follow a detailed, professional process designed to uncover hidden issues, clear out hazards, and leave everything spotless and ready for use. We break it down into five key steps:
We start by looking over key parts of your combustion system.
We check:
Then we:
Before we clean, we prep the space for a safe, mess-free job.
We aim to:
So we:
This is the heart of the cleaning — removing built-up combustion residue.
We look for:
We clean using:
Not all clogs are from fire. We remove anything that shouldn’t be in your chimney.
We look for:
We resolve it by:
Once the chimney is clean, we make sure your space is too.
We check for:
We clean up with:
Let’s be blunt: if you don’t clean your chimney, it can catch fire. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspections, and cleaning as needed. It’s not just smart — it’s your responsibility as a homeowner.
When your chimney is clear, your system breathes easier. You get a hotter fire, less smoke, and that cozy roaring sound you remember. Blockages choke it out. Clean systems roar back to life.
Creosote traps moisture. That moisture causes corrosion. And corrosion eats away at flue liners, dampers, and masonry. Regular cleanings stop the cycle and can increase assumably lifespan by 20+ years.
Fires pull air through your house fast, bringing in new fresh air — BUT if your chimney is dirty, it may not be combusting cleanly, It could be backing up into your house? A clean chimney makes high heat and exhaust that doesn't linger.
Total blockages don’t happen overnight — they build slowly from neglect. Often at the top where hot air meets cold air, forming a plug. The result? Smoke backup, poor draft, or in the worst case — a chimney fire.
