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Here's what you'll actually pay
Chimney cleaning prices are usually written in a frustrating way: "anywhere from $150 to $900." That's technically true — but it's not helpful when you're trying to budget for your house.
So here's the straight answer for a typical annual sweep in 2026:
Open masonry fireplace — $299 to $449
Fireplace insert or wood/pellet stove — $349 to $549
Heavy creosote buildup (3+ years without cleaning) — may require chemical treatment starting at $1,500, quoted separately
You'll land at the low end if you have a single-story home, clean roof access, and you had your chimney swept last year. You'll land toward the high end if your home is two or three stories, your roof is steep or crowded with trees, or it's been a few years since the last cleaning.
The calculator below asks you these exact questions and shows you where you fall. It's the same pricing our techs use on-site.
What drives the price
What makes one chimney cleaning cost more than another
Fireplace type
Open masonry, fireplace inserts, wood/pellet stoves, and prefab metal each require different brushes, rods, and sealing. Inserts take longest because the unit often has to come out.
Home stories & roof access
1-story homes with clear ladder access sit at the low end of the range. Steep roofs, 2 or 3+ stories, and obstructions like trees or decks require extra setup time and safety equipment, pushing toward the high end.
Time since last cleaning
Annual sweeps are quick — thin layers brush away easily. At 3+ years (or never), Stage 2 creosote thickens, and Stage 3 glazed creosote requires PCR chemical treatment ($1,500+, quoted separately) before a standard sweep can finish the job.
Found issues & add-ons
A Level 2 camera inspection (+$399) adds a full video record of the flue interior — useful after chimney fires or real-estate sales. If the tech spots a cracked crown, missing cap, or nest during the sweep, you'll get a written quote before any additional work starts."
What you get
What’s included in every Brown Chimney cleaning
Every Brown Chimney cleaning follows CSIA standards and NFPA-211 safety codes. You get the same checklist whether you're paying $299 or $549 — the price reflects the job's difficulty, never the level of care.
Drop-cloth & HEPA vacuum protection
Full flue sweep (base to cap)
Smoke chamber & firebox cleaning
Ash & debris removal
Visual safety inspection
Written report with photos
CSIA-compliant, NFPA-211 inspection standards
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Service area
We currently serve these cities — and a 20-mile radius around each
- Ann Arbor
- Troy
- Northville
- Rochester Hills
- Brighton
- Farmington Hills
- Novi
- Birmingham
- Bloomfield Hills
- West Bloomfield
- Burlington
- Wellesley
- Southlake
- Dallas
- Carmel
- Providence
- Matawan
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