Professional Chimney Sweep in McMinnville, Oregon | Cleaning, Maintenance, and Specialty Chimney Work

At least once a year for any chimney in active use, whether it’s a wood-burning fireplace, gas fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove. Wood-burning systems that run heavily through the Yamhill County heating season (October through April) may benefit from a mid-season cleaning. Dryer vents should be cleaned annually regardless of what your heating system is.

A sweep typically refers to cleaning the flue and performing a visual check of the system. An inspection is a more detailed assessment, sometimes using camera equipment, that evaluates the flue liner, smoke chamber, crown, cap, flashing, and firebox components. We include a basic visual assessment with every cleaning, but a formal [LINK: Chimney Inspection] or Fireplace Inspection goes deeper. We recommend a full inspection when buying or selling a home, after a chimney fire, or when a chimney hasn’t been used in several years.

Pricing varies by service type. A standard flue cleaning is the most straightforward. Specialty work like relining, rebuilding, smoke chamber repair, or animal removal is priced based on the specific scope after an on-site assessment. Dryer vent cleaning is priced separately and depends on vent length and accessibility. Call +1 503-550-4027 for current rates.

Yes. Dryer Vent Cleaning is one of our most frequently requested services. Lint buildup in dryer vents is a leading cause of house fires and a common reason dryers underperform. We clean the entire vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination.

Do not light a fire. Smoking animals out can kill protected species (Vaux’s Swifts are federally protected and commonly nest in Pacific Northwest chimneys), and burning nesting material can start a chimney fire. Call us for safe Chimney Animal Removal. We extract the animals and all nesting material, clean the flue, and cap the chimney to prevent it from happening again.

We work on both. Prefabricated (factory-built) chimney systems are common in homes built from the 1980s onward across Yamhill County. We clean prefab flues, replace corroded Chimney Chase Cover Installation, and reline prefab systems when the original chimney pipe has deteriorated. The tools and techniques differ from masonry work, and we’re equipped for both.

We contain the work area with drop cloths and use HEPA-filtered vacuum systems to capture soot and debris during cleaning. The goal is to leave your home as clean as we found it. For exterior work like chase cover replacement or chimney rebuilds, the mess stays outside.

Usually, yes. We start with a Fireplace Inspection and Chimney Inspection to assess the full system after dormancy. Common findings include animal nesting, deteriorated flue liners, rusted dampers, and heavy creosote from the last time it was used. Once we know the condition, we give you a scope and cost to bring it back into safe operation. Some chimneys need cleaning only. Others need relining or component replacement. We won’t know until we look.

Oregon DEQ regulates wood stove emissions, and homes sold in certain areas must have certified wood stoves or inserts. The Oregon Residential Specialty Code governs chimney and venting installations. Yamhill County Building Department handles permits for chimney rebuilds and new installations. We work within these requirements and can advise on what applies to your situation.