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Service Call:

Service calls starting cost for 1st. half hour $111 + $135 per hour

Examples:  Nest or critter carcass removal, flue cap repair, water leak troubleshoot, troubleshooting of gas log set malfunction, troubleshooting of smoke spill or draft spill issue.


Chimney Sweepings:
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Story of the chimney sweep coloring books given to children during a level 1 chimney sweep and inspection.

Chimney Sweep + Level 1 Inspections: 

$305.00 for single flue. (typically takes 1 1/2 hours)

$222.00 – per each additional flue in the same chimney / chase. (could add another 1 1/2 hours per flue)

Chimney Sweep + Level 2 Inspections:

$427.00 for single flue. (typically takes up to 2 1/2 hours)

$333.00 per each additional flue in the same chimney / chase. (could add another 2 hours)

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Following a level 2 inspection and sweep, chimney relined, extended by 1’, and Ahrens access door added to smoke chamber.


Chimney Inspections:
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Wood fire pizza oven at a private residence.

Level 1 Chimney Inspection:

$244.00 for single flue (typically takes 1 hour)

$166.00 per each additional flue in the same chimney / chase (could add another hour per flue)

 

Level 2 inspections usually require the use of tools or ladders for access.

Level 2 Chimney Inspection:

$305.00 for single flue (typically takes 2 hours)

$222.00 per each additional flue in the same chimney / chase (could add 2 hours per flue)

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Level 3 Chimney Inspection:

Level 3 Inspections will sometimes be recommended by our professional judgment, and not normally requested by our customers.  Our charge for this will typically be at a service call rate. 

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Post chimney fire flue tile removal - Level III inspection for glazed creosote prior to flue relining. No heavy glazed creosote found.

 

Notices:

We provide 11% rounded to the nearest dollar discounts to fixed income individuals.

  • We do not provide free estimates. 

  • Inspections are a matter of course with every scheduled chimney sweep.

  • We encourage inspecting every chimney, and fuel burning appliance connected to the chimney or vent annually as outlined by the NFPA Standards 211.

  • We charge 1.5 times the cost for any work performed on Saturday.

  • If paying by credit card we charge 3.9% credit card processing fee.

  • Each inspection comes with a free estimate, if the work to be estimated is within our offerings. 

  • Providing exterior chimney restoration work estimates without scheduling an interior inspection is a “band-aid” temporary fix, and the exterior issue will almost always persist. From our perspective, these outside issues that are seen from the ground are indicators of larger issues inside of the chimney. So we require inspection prior to estimating exterior work.

  • Inspections of each chimney / chase are individually priced.

  • If you are an annual customer you are rolled into last years' pricing.

  • Please notify us prior to 24 hours before canceling an appointment. I you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment time, or do not allow us into the work area at the scheduled appointment, we may charge a Service Call Fee upon the next scheduled event.

  • Please be sure your appliance or fireplace is free of fire, hot coals and embers in preparation for your service, as we will not work on these. Please remove coals, and allow for 24 hours of cool down before calling us. A Service Call Fee may be charged when a flue is hot and we can't clean it at the scheduled time. 

  • PLEASE BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL SENSITIVE PERSONAL EFFECTS, AND WHERE APPLICABLE AND WHEN ABLE, MAKE READY ACCESS TO THESE AREAS BEFORE OUR LEVEL 1 INSPECTIONS; fireplace hearth, appliances connected to chimney, chimney foundation wall. Additional access required for LEVEL 2 INSPECTIONS; attic entrance access point to chimney, crawlspace access point to chimney.


Please note: 3.9% processing fee for all payments by credit card.  
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Master Sweep Chimney Services LLC - Standard Disclaimer

Prior to PCR creosote remover

Glazed creosote prior to removal.

Understanding Glazed Creosote: A Potential Fire Hazard

At Master Sweep Chimney Service LLC, we value the safety and well-being of our customers. As chimney experts, it is our responsibility to educate homeowners about potential fire hazards. Today, we want to shed light on a common yet dangerous phenomenon known as glazed creosote.

Glazed Creosote: The Culprit Behind Chimney Fires

Glazed creosote refers to a hardened and highly flammable substance that can accumulate inside a chimney over time. It is formed when the byproducts of wood combustion, such as soot and unburned wood particles, condense on the cooler chimney walls. With each subsequent fire, this residue builds up, creating layers of glazed creosote.

The Dangers of Glazed Creosote

One of the primary concerns we have as chimney professionals is the extreme flammability of glazed creosote. In the unfortunate event of a chimney fire, it is this hardened substance that often catches fire. Due to its highly combustible nature, a chimney fire fueled by glazed creosote can reach extremely high temperatures, posing serious risks to the home and its occupants.

The Importance of Regular Creosote Removal

Understanding the potential danger that glazed creosote presents, it becomes crucial to prioritize regular chimney maintenance, including creosote removal. An annual chimney inspection and cleaning performed by a professional sweep are vital to ensuring the safety of your home.
Removing glazed creosote requires specialized equipment and expert knowledge to avoid damaging the chimney liner or masonry. Our trained technician are skilled in handling glazed creosote removal safely and effectively, reducing the risk of chimney fires and increasing the overall efficiency of your chimney system.

Preventing Glazed Creosote Formation

In addition to regular creosote removal, there are a few preventive measures homeowners can take to minimize the formation of glazed creosote. These include:
1. Burn only seasoned firewood: Using well-seasoned firewood helps promote complete combustion, reducing the production of creosote.
2. Maintain proper airflow: Ensure that your fireplace or wood-burning appliance has adequate airflow to help burn off potential creosote buildup and prevent it from condensing onto chimney surfaces.
3. Install a chimney cap: A chimney cap with a spark arrestor prevents debris, such as leaves or animal nesting materials, from entering the chimney and potentially contributing to creosote fire.

Glazed Creosote Removal: 

We offer specialized cleaning techniques, required for glazed creosote, such as PCR often costing $1,100 - $1,600 or Cre-Away often costing $639 - $775. We offer ProKleen style glaze removal and wizard rotary cleaning at same charge as Chimney Sweep + Level I Inspection.


Clothes dryer vent cleaning

As a general rule, these cleanings should usually take place every 1-3 years. A clean dryer and venting system allows your dryer to function safely and efficiently. See page 6 of this NFPA document on home fires involving clothes dryers. A clean system facilitates maximum airflow, saves energy, limits costly repair service calls, and extends the overall life of your machine. These jobs typically take 1 1/2 - 2 hours and are estimated by the half hour typically costing approximately $246 - $315 depending on time spent.

Maintaining optimum air flow is critical for your dryer to last you the 15 to 20 years it was meant to. Reduced airflow is caused by a compromised transition vent behind the dryer, long venting systems, multiple bends in the system and excessive lint buildup.

Chimney Relining for gas central heating appliances.

These chimney liners are installed following a level 2 inspection. Most of these liners are cost in a range of $1,200-$2,800 (not including any additional masonry restoration required).

Chimney Caps, Crowns and Chase Covers:

Standard flue-tile-mount caps (covering the typical 12" x 12" or 8" x 12" clay tiles) installed typically cost $221 for the first cap and $331 per additional cap, up to two caps (this is because of the service call fee for 1/2 hour).  

Concrete Crowns typically run $500-$1,400.

Chase Covers (such as exhibited from some of our installations) typically offering aluminum, run $500-$795.  Steel and Stainless steel (typically $1,100 - $1,300) can also be done.