Need a chimney sweep in Andrews? Ask our pros

Our family-run pros sweep chimneys in Andrews with the opening sealed and a vacuum running, plus a free inspection of what the brushes uncover.

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
100% satisfaction, guaranteed
Locally owned and operated

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That campfire smell on damp days

Notice a sharp, smoky smell in the living room when the air turns damp, even with no fire lit? Deposits in the flue soak up moisture and release their odor, and a damper that doesn't seal lets it drift straight into the house.

A sweep removes accessible soot and deposits from the flue and fireplace. Our pros also check the damper's movement and condition. If a different cap or damper is recommended, the estimate explains its purpose and compatibility with your fireplace. Arrange a sweep in Andrews at (352) 675-6366.

About 33 miles, measured point to point, lie between Andrews and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Andrews as part of Levy County.

What's Included

Everything your sweep takes care of

Soot and flaky deposit brushed from the full flue
Cap screen brushed and the cap refastened
Insert venting cleared, in place or pulled out
Findings from the sweep explained before we leave Andrews

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Local Conditions

Sweeping a listed metal chimney

Metal chimneys on factory-built fireplaces in Andrews are listed with the unit. Away from salt, its pipe and cap wear mainly from deposit and water, and the maker's manual says how to clean them. Our pros follow that manual for the brush and the method, then check the cap, the storm collar and the chase top while they're on the roof, since those parts keep water off the pipe.

How It Works

Soot out, room clean, findings shared

Hearth covered, flue checked

Cloths go down, fans go off, the opening is sealed, and our pros check the flue for nests first.
Flue and chamber brushed

A head sized to your flue runs its full length, then the smoke chamber is scraped by hand.
Shelf emptied, damper and cap brushed

The smoke shelf is vacuumed, the damper seat cleaned, and the mesh on the cap cleared up top.
Rundown before we leave

You hear what came out and what we saw, with any repair given its own price for later.

Why Choose Us

Chimney cleaning with the room protected

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Anything found during the sweep gets priced on the quote, and nothing is booked until you say so.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedSoot on your floor after the visit? We clean it up. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Your price, upfrontThe sweep price for your fireplace or insert in Andrews is set before the first brush goes in.
Family owned and runSweeps done the careful way, drop cloths and all, by a family-owned business.

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Getting the damper to close again

The damper in the throat of a brick fireplace is a hinged iron or steel lid that shuts the fireplace off from the flue between fires. Deposit and rust build up on its frame, and after a while the lid won't sit flat, so conditioned air leaks up the chimney and outside air drifts in.

During a sweep, our pros clean accessible damper surfaces and check the control's travel. A warped or badly corroded plate may need repair or replacement. The choice depends on the existing system; a top-sealing damper must not be fitted where an appliance needs a permanently open vent.

Checking for nests before the brushes go in

Before any brush goes down the flue, our pros look and listen for nesting activity. Chimney swifts build nests inside masonry chimneys, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act covers them, so an active nest can't be disturbed until the birds have left for the season.

If a nest is active, the sweep waits, and you'll hear when it can be rescheduled. Old nesting material from a past season comes out with the rest of the debris. Once the flue is clear, a screened cap is the usual way to keep the next one out, and we'll price it if you want one, fitted after the birds are gone.

What you hear after the sweep

Once the tools are packed, our specialists walk you through what came out of the flue and how thick it was, what the damper and cap looked like, and anything else they noticed on the way up and down.

If there's damage, we show you where it is from the firebox or a safe spot outside and explain it in everyday words. Repairs are priced line by line on the quote, with what's urgent separated from what can sit a while. You decide what happens next, and there's no charge for the look. Keep the summary handy for the next visit, so the two can be compared.

Free Inspection

Free inspection, included with the sweep

Plate and frame of the damper, and whether the plate still seats
Pipe between a stove and the chimney, including joints and pitch
Firebox brick and mortar at the back and sides
Crown surface and the flue top, seen from the roof

Claim 10% off your first service

A clean flue in Andrews, plus a 10% discount on your first service when you reserve today.

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FAQs

What homeowners ask before a sweep

Can you sweep a fireplace insert?

Yes. Inserts are cleaned in place or pulled out, depending on how they're vented and whether the liner can be reached from the roof. If a wood stove shares the chimney, bring it up on the phone, and our pros can say if its venting is one they'll sweep.

How soon after a sweep can I light a fire?

The same evening, unless our pros found damage and told you to wait. Start with a small fire and the damper fully open, and watch that the smoke rises straight up.

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