Professional chimney cleaning in Seattle isn't optional—it's essential. Whether you use your fireplace daily or just a few times a year, creosote buildup creates real fire hazards that only professional cleaning can safely address.
45+ years serving Seattle. Master certified. Same-day service available.
Seattle's wet winters combined with regular fireplace use create perfect conditions for creosote accumulation, moisture problems, and chimney deterioration.
Creosote can ignite at 1,000°F, causing chimney fires that reach 2,000+ degrees—hot enough to crack liners and spread into walls.
A clean chimney draws better. Wood burns more completely, more heat enters your home, and you use less wood to stay warm.
Blocked chimneys force carbon monoxide back into your home. This colorless, odorless gas is deadly—even in small amounts.
Professional cleaning includes inspection. We catch cracked liners, damaged mortar, and obstructions before they become expensive repairs.
Systematic, thorough cleaning that protects your home and ensures complete creosote removal.
We seal your fireplace opening with professional tarps and protective barriers. This contains dust and debris so your home stays clean.
Starting at the roof, we use professional brushes and rods sized to your chimney. Gravity-assisted approach ensures all creosote gets dislodged.
We remove all three stages of creosote: Stage 1 (fluffy), Stage 2 (tar-like), and Stage 3 (hard, glazed)—the most dangerous.
The smoke chamber accumulates creosote and is often missed by lesser services. We clean this critical area thoroughly.
We inspect and clean your damper to ensure it seals properly. We clean the firebox and ash pit completely.
We inspect the entire flue system for damage, cracks, or obstructions. Video inspection equipment used when needed.
We remove all tarps and barriers and clean up thoroughly. You won't find a speck of soot or debris in your home.
Creosote is a byproduct of incomplete wood combustion that sticks to chimney walls and becomes progressively more dangerous over time.
Fluffy, light-colored deposits that come off relatively easily with regular brushing.
Safe but needs regular cleaning
Dark, sticky, tar-like deposits that are harder to remove. Requires professional equipment.
Professional cleaning needed
Hard, shiny, dark deposits that are extremely flammable and nearly impossible to remove without professional tools.
Severe fire risk—immediate attention required
Most Seattle homeowners with regular fireplace use progress through these stages within 1-2 years. Professional cleaning once yearly prevents buildup from reaching dangerous levels.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends inspection and cleaning at least once per year.
Standard recommendation for wood-burning fireplaces in regular use.
Baseline for safety
5+ fires per week through winter.
Every 6-8 months recommended
A few times per month during winter.
Annual cleaning sufficient
Gas burns cleaner than wood.
Annual inspection recommended
Animals nest, debris accumulates.
Annual inspection even if unused
Don't wait for your annual appointment if you notice these warning signs.
If you notice any of these signs, call for professional cleaning immediately.
Don't wait for the annual appointment.
Why professional cleaning at $289.95 is the smart investment.
$289.95
Includes complete cleaning + 21-point inspection
Real Cost of DIY
Equipment: $100-300 • Your time: Several hours • Risk: One chimney fire costs $5,000-10,000 in damage
A clean chimney performs dramatically better than a dirty one.
Creosote restricts airflow. Cleaning removes restrictions, allowing hot gases to exit quickly and efficiently.
Good draft means wood burns more completely. More heat in your home, less smoke, less creosote.
Proper draft prevents smoke from backing up into your living space.
Many Seattle homeowners report using 20-30% less wood after professional cleaning.
Professional cleaning slows deterioration and extends the life of your fireplace and chimney.
Serving Seattle since 1979. We know this climate and what Seattle chimneys need.
Highest industry credential. Current training, proven techniques, national safety standards.
Every cleaning includes comprehensive assessment. You know your chimney's complete condition.
Professional containment, careful work, thorough cleanup. Your home stays clean.
$289.95 standard service. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
We explain findings in plain language. Only recommend what your chimney actually needs.
Professional chimney cleaning prevents fires, protects your family from carbon monoxide, improves heating efficiency, and extends your chimney's life.
Same-day and next-day service available throughout Seattle and King County