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Is $350 to clean a wood-burning fireplace chimney a fair price?

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I had cleaned the ashes out of the fire box prior to his arrival, and I could still see some buildup on the flue that he claimed was normal. I use a wood-burning fireplace and consider myself a 'good burner' by only using well-seasoned hardwood. I still have no idea if the chimney is safe, which is what I was really paying for. I'm embarrassed to admit he didn't even have a truck or ladders, just a newish clean Jeep Cherokee, which I didn't notice until he was leaving. I had an irrational fear of a chimney fire as it had been a few years since the last cleaning, and I thought it was best left to a professional. I probably shouldn't have been so trusting and honestly thought I had more time to see what he was doing. I tried to go with a highly-rated company nearby, but the service was done very quickly, which was unusual compared to past experiences. I've ordered my own brushes and will be handling it myself moving forward.

Quote Details

The service involved cleaning a wood-burning fireplace chimney. The work performed included cleaning of the fire box and flue. The service provider used a shop vac and brushes. No work was performed on the roof, and there was no inspection of the cap or anything else. The service took approximately 10 minutes.

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Category

HVAC

Price

$350

Quote Date

October 14, 2025

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