What’s Included in a $199 Chimney Sweep
- Professional chimney sweep of accessible flue areas using rotary cleaning equipment
- Removal of soot, creosote, and loose debris
- Basic visual check of accessible chimney components including damper, firebox, and smoke chamber
- Cap, crown, and visible exterior condition notes when accessible
- Flashing and roof-transition check from ladder when safely accessible
- Photo documentation of visible concerns when applicable
- Basic written summary of findings
- Full cleanup of the work area before we leave — our Clean Work Promise
More Than Just Cleaning
Every LionCrest chimney sweep includes a visual check of key chimney components. While a sweep is not a formal inspection, we note visible concerns so you can make informed decisions:
- Creosote levels — Stage 1 (light soot) through Stage 3 (glazed, hardened) buildup assessment
- Damper function — opens, closes, and seals properly
- Cap and crown — cracked, missing, or deteriorated
- Visible masonry — mortar joints, spalling brick, water staining
- Flashing — where the chimney meets the roof, a common leak point
- Firebox — cracked firebrick, damaged refractory panels
If we find concerns during your sweep, we explain what we found, show you photos, and provide next-step options. No pressure, no surprise charges.
Why Portland Homeowners Schedule Annual Chimney Sweeps
Portland’s damp climate and long fireplace seasons create ideal conditions for creosote accumulation and moisture damage inside chimneys. Annual sweeps help improve airflow, reduce buildup, and catch visible problems before they become expensive chimney or roof repairs.
Schedule a sweep if:
– It has been 12 or more months since your last sweep
– You use your fireplace regularly during Portland’s rain season
– You recently purchased a home with a fireplace
– You notice smoke backing up, odors, visible buildup, or poor draft
– Your chimney has not been maintained in several years.
The LionCrest Advantage: We’re on Your Roof Already
During every chimney sweep, we are on or near your roof. That means we can spot visible roofing concerns — damaged shingles, deteriorated flashing, moss buildup, or gutter issues — at no extra charge. If we see something, we let you know. No obligation, no pressure.
This is something chimney-only companies cannot offer.
Clean Work Promise
We protect the area around your fireplace, use chimney sweep equipment designed to contain soot and debris, and clean up before we leave. The goal is simple: a cleaner chimney without leaving a mess in your home.
FAQ
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends annual chimney inspections and cleaning as needed, especially before fireplace season or after heavy use. Portland homeowners who burn wood regularly may benefit from sweeps every 6 to 12 months.
The $199 offer applies to standard residential chimney sweeps within our Portland metro service area. Additional charges may apply for unusual access, excessive buildup, repairs, parts, or Level 2 video inspection work. We explain costs before any additional work begins.
Yes. LionCrest specializes in chimney sweeps, inspections, repairs, rebuilds, caps, crowns, flashing, relining, and related roof and chimney issues.
When safely accessible, we note visible issues near the chimney including flashing, masonry, shingle condition, and roof transition concerns at no extra charge.
A standard residential chimney sweep typically takes 45 to 60 minutes depending on the chimney’s condition and accessibility.
The Lioncrest Difference
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