Chimney Sweep · Nashville, TN
Chimney Sweeping in Nashville
Removing creosote and soot from the flue with the room sealed and put back exactly as we found it.
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Chimney Sweeping in Nashville, Tennessee
Removing creosote and soot from the flue with the room sealed and put back exactly as we found it.
Nashville's Chimney Sweep connects homeowners across Middle Tennessee with licensed, insured chimney sweeps for chimney sweeping. Estimates are free and written, the price is agreed before work starts, and the workmanship is backed in writing.
What the job usually involves
Every property is different, which is why the estimate comes after somebody has actually looked at it rather than before. What does not change is the process: assess, explain the options in plain language, put the scope and price in writing, then do the work to that scope.
Why homeowners call
The reasons people get in touch.
- Smoke comes back into the room
- Sharp smell from the fireplace
- Birds or animals in the chimney
- Water staining round the hearth
- Cracked or missing chimney crown
- Damper stuck or will not seal
What is included
What chimney sweeping covers.
- Floor and hearth protected before anything is opened
- The opening sealed and a HEPA vacuum under negative pressure throughout
- Flue swept from both ends with rod and brush sized to the flue
- Smoke chamber and shelf cleaned by hand
- Firebox, grate and damper cleared
- Soot and creosote removed from the property
- A photograph of the flue before and after
- The room left exactly as we found it
Chimney Sweeping, in practice
The sweep itself is straightforward. What separates a good one is containment: the opening sealed, the room under negative pressure and a HEPA vacuum running for the whole job. A sweep that leaves a film of soot across the room has cost you more than it saved.
Creosote comes in three degrees. Loose soot brushes out. Flaky, tar-like deposit takes more work. Glazed creosote — the hard, shiny black layer — will not brush off at all and needs chemical treatment and a return visit. Anyone who quotes a flat price without knowing which you have is quoting for the easy one.
The smoke chamber above the firebox is where most sweeps stop and most creosote actually sits. It is awkward, it is hand work, and it is the part that gets skipped.
We sweep from both ends. Top-down alone leaves the smoke shelf loaded; bottom-up alone pushes debris up into the cap.
Also available
Other chimney sweeping services.
Chimney Inspection
Camera survey of the full flue, graded to the CSIA levels, with the footage shown to you rather than described.
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The three places water actually gets in, repaired or replaced before it reaches the firebox.
Learn moreLiner Installation & Relining
Stainless liners sized to the appliance, which is what makes an old chimney safe for a modern insert.
Learn moreChimney Masonry & Tuckpointing
Repointing, rebuilding above the roofline and replacing spalled brick, matched to what is already there.
Learn moreFireplace & Insert Service
Gas logs, wood inserts and dampers serviced, plus the smoke problems nobody else could find.
Learn moreFAQ
Chimney Sweeping — questions
How much does chimney sweeping cost in Nashville?
Price depends on the size and condition of the job, so we give you a free written estimate rather than a number over the phone that changes when we arrive. You will know the cost before any work begins.
Do you offer free estimates for chimney sweeping?
Yes — free and with no obligation. A local chimney sweep assesses the job, explains the options and puts the scope and price in writing for you to consider.
Which areas do you cover for chimney sweeping?
All of Middle Tennessee — Nashville plus 64 more towns across 12 counties, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet.
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Need chimney sweeping in Nashville?
Tell us what is going on and we will get you a free estimate from a local chimney sweep. No obligation, no pressure.