Mendota Heights homeowners, your chimney isn’t ready for fall just because the leaves are changing. With colder nights coming, now’s the time to check for creosote buildup, cracks, or animal nests, before your first fire. Skipping this step means risking a chimney fire or carbon monoxide leaks. Book a chimney sweep Mendota Heights crew before Thanksgiving, and we’ll inspect your flue, test for draft issues, and clear any hazards. Licensed, insured, and backed by local crews who know your neighborhood’s older brick homes.
Why Your Mendota Heights Chimney Needs a Sweep This Month: Not Next Spring
Here’s the hard truth: Creosote, the sticky, flammable tar left by wood fires, dries and hardens in your chimney over time. By November, if you’ve used your fireplace even a few times this year, that gunk could already be coating your flue. In Mendota Heights’ older homes, where brick chimneys often have hidden gaps, moisture and creosote mix to create a fire risk. We’ve seen chimney fires start in unchecked flues after just a handful of fall fires. A chimney sweep now removes that buildup before it becomes a hazard. And if your chimney’s draft feels weak (common in Mendota Heights’ humid fall weather), we’ll spot blockages or cracks during our inspection. Read our Mendota Heights Chimney Inspection Guide for what to watch for yourself. For details, see the services we offer page.
‘My Chimney Looks Fine: Do I Still Need a Sweep?’ (Mendota Heights Homeowners Ask)
Outwardly, your chimney might look clean, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Last winter, a Mendota Heights homeowner called us after smelling gas during a fire, turns out, a cracked liner (hidden behind the masonry) was letting carbon monoxide seep into their living room. Or take the case of the family on 5th Street whose chimney had no visible damage, but our crew found a raccon nest packed with insulation debris. Both issues went unnoticed until we swept. If your fireplace smokes more than usual, you hear popping sounds, or you’ve gone more than a year without a sweep, book one now. Our crews serve Mendota Heights and nearby areas like West Saint Paul and Burnsville, and we offer free written estimates. Check our service areas to see if we cover your block. Start with reach us for a written quote.