BROWN CHIMNEY
CHIMNEYS BUILT FOR
MICHIGAN WEATHER
Keeping Michigan homes safe, season after season.
Made for long winters, cold drafts, and everything in between.
Made for long winters, cold drafts, and everything in between.
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 3,412 reviews
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 3,412 reviews
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
●
CSIA-certified crew
●
NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
●
100% background-checked technicians
●
Free estimates
●
40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
●
CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
COMPLETE CHIMNEY CARE FOR MICHIGANDERS
Michigan winters are brutal on brick and mortar as the freeze-thaw cycle wears down the brick. What looks fine in October can start to break down by March. Brown Chimney crews have worked in this state for years. Different towns, same cold. We know what winter does to chimneys and how to stop it. When we inspect, we’re checking more than soot. We look for:
Spalling bricks
Leaks under the flashing
Blocked flues packed with nests or snow
Creosote that builds up after a long winter or fires
WHY CHOOSE US
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
We patch cracks, close joints that have opened due to the cold, and install new caps to keep animals and rain out.
When a liner weakens, we rebuild it.
Loose flashing? We reset it tight and seal it right.
PREVENTIVE REPAIRS
At Brown Chimney, we don’t do guessing games.
We walk you through what broke and what we’re doing to fix it.
Our job’s simple: keep the heat where it belongs, stop leaks, and make sure your chimney’s ready for next winter.
STRUCTURAL CARE
We patch cracks, close joints that have opened due to the cold, and install new caps to keep animals and rain out.
When a liner weakens, we rebuild it.
Loose flashing? We reset it tight and seal it right.
TRANSPARENT EXPERTISE
At Brown Chimney, we don’t do guessing games.
We walk you through what broke and what we’re doing to fix it.
Our job’s simple: keep the heat where it belongs, stop leaks, and make sure your chimney’s ready for next winter.
OUR SERVICES
FULL-SERVICE CHIMNEY CARE IN MICHIGAN
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WORK THAT HOLDS THROUGH ANY SEASON
TRUSTED SERVICE, EVERY TIME
Most calls come from recommendations of a family member, a neighbor, or someone we’ve done services for before. That’s how it goes. Folks talk, and our CSIA-certified crew keeps showing up.
CONSISTENT RESULTS
Every job ends the same way. Clean site. Fixed chimney. A report that’s clear and easy to read. No soot left behind, no tools forgotten.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you service in Michigan?
How much does chimney service cost in Michigan?
Pricing depends on the service and your chimney's condition, not your zip code — a standard sweep, an inspection, and a crown repair each have their own range. The fastest way to a real number is our online calculators: price a chimney cleaning or an inspection in about 30 seconds, the same figures our Michigan techs quote on-site.
Why does Michigan weather cause chimney problems?
Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle is hard on masonry. Water seeps into brick and mortar, freezes, expands, and cracks the structure from the inside — then thaws and does it again. Over a few winters, that's how a sound chimney develops spalling brick and a failing crown. It's also why an annual inspection matters more here than in milder climates.
Should I have my chimney cleaned before or during winter?
Before, ideally — early fall, so any creosote or blockage is cleared before the heating season starts. But if you burn heavily all winter, a mid-season sweep isn't overkill; Michigan households that run a wood stove as primary heat often need two visits a year. Booking in late summer also means shorter waits than the October rush.
How often should a Michigan chimney be inspected?
Once a year, regardless of how often you burn — that's the NFPA standard, and it holds double in a freeze-thaw climate where winter damage hides until you look for it. An annual inspection catches a cracked crown or spalling brick while it's a small repair, not a rebuild. Waiting until something visibly fails is almost always the more expensive path.
Get STARTED
MICHIGAN WEATHER NEVER WAITS.
LET’S FIX IT BEFORE THE COLD MOVES IN.
