Fast, Reliable Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Across Memphis
A Level 1 chimney sweep in Memphis typically runs $149-$219, while a Level 2 camera inspection with full documentation runs $289-$379. Most cleanings are completed in a single visit, and our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep team carries the rods, brushes, and vacuum systems needed for everything from narrow 1910s flues to modern stainless steel liners.
We’ve been driving to Memphis homes since 1984, and we know the difference between a Midtown bungalow chimney that hasn’t been touched since the Carter administration and a newer Cordova build with a factory-built metal flue. Russell Haines built this company on the idea that a sweep should explain what he found, show you the photos, and leave you with a written verdict you can understand. That’s still how we work in Memphis today.
When you call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers. Not a callback queue. Not an app. We’ve staffed our phones that way for over 42 years, and we don’t plan to stop.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Memphis’s Preferred Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Company
Memphis homeowners tend to stay put. The 1910s brick bungalows in Vollintine-Evergreen, the craftsman homes in Cooper-Young, the postwar ranch houses near White Station - people raised families in these houses and they’re not interested in a sweep who treats their chimney like a number on a route sheet. We get that. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to document every inspection with photos and a plain-English verdict. You see what we see. No surprises on the bill.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job in Shelby County. If it’s not right, we make it right. In writing, no arguing. That’s the Keystone Standard, and it’s governed by our K.E.Y.S. values code: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Most Memphis calls are answered within three rings, and we schedule most sweeps within 48 hours. Emergency calls - carbon monoxide alarms, visible chimney damage after a storm, sudden draft failure - get same-day priority. We’ve responded to homes near the Levitt Shell at Overton Park and to properties down by the Mississippi River levee. Distance doesn’t change our timeline.
We also handle Chimney Repair in Memphis and Fireplace Services in Memphis, so if your sweep turns up cracked flue tiles, deteriorated mortar, or a gas conversion that was never properly vented, we can fix it without bringing in another contractor.
Our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Services in Memphis
Level 1 Inspection
A Level 1 inspection is the baseline annual service for Memphis chimneys that haven’t changed since last year’s sweep. We examine the readily accessible portions of your chimney exterior, interior, and appliance connection. In Midtown homes with original 1920s clay tile liners, we’re specifically watching for mortar joint deterioration that Memphis’s humidity and freeze-thaw cycles accelerate. The inspection includes a written condition report with photos. Most Level 1 services in Memphis run $149-$219.
Level 2 Camera Inspection
Memphis sits directly atop the New Madrid Seismic Zone, one of the most seismically active fault systems east of the Rockies. Minor tremors crack clay flue tiles and shift mortar joints without any visible roofline damage. That’s why our Level 2 camera inspection isn’t an upsell here - it’s baseline due diligence. We run a high-resolution camera the full length of your flue, document every crack, gap, and glaze pattern, and end with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. In Memphis, this runs $289-$379. If you’re buying a home in 38104, 38107, or 38126, we strongly recommend this before closing.
Creosote Removal
Memphis winters are milder than Nashville’s, but ice storms and sudden cold snaps drive homeowners to burn irregularly, hot, and fast - the exact pattern that produces glazed creosote. Once creosote hardens to Level III glaze, standard brushing won’t touch it. We use mechanical rotary systems and, where appropriate, professional-grade chemical treatments to break down the deposit without damaging older clay liners. A typical glazed creosote removal in Memphis runs $249-$389 depending on flue length and accessibility.
Soot Removal & Fireplace Cleaning
Soot accumulation isn’t just a fireplace issue. In North Memphis and South Memphis neighborhoods where chimneys were converted to gas furnace or water heater venting decades ago, we regularly find acidic soot and condensation damage in oversized flues that were never resized. The homeowner thinks the “fireplace problem” was solved by conversion. Often, it was made worse. Our soot removal includes the firebox, smoke chamber, and damper assembly. Fireplace cleaning in Memphis typically runs $179-$269.
Annual Sweep & Maintenance Plans
We offer a $89 Seasonal Tune-Up that covers your basic Level 1 inspection and sweep. For homeowners with active wood-burning systems in Memphis’s older housing stock, annual service isn’t optional - it’s preventive maintenance against the moisture and seismic stresses that define this market.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Memphis
We don’t use builder-grade substitutes. Our Memphis trucks stock professional-grade materials from HeatShield for crown and flue resurfacing, Gelco for caps and spark arrestors, and Olympia Chimney for stainless steel liner systems. When we find damage during your sweep, we can often repair it same-day because the parts are on the truck. No waiting two weeks for a shipment while your flue sits exposed to another round of Memphis humidity.
We also work with Famco dampers and ventilation components when a gas conversion needs proper airflow management. The right material for the specific repair - that’s the craftsman standard.
Common Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Problems We See in Memphis Homes
- Earthquake-induced flue fractures with no external signs. The New Madrid Seismic Zone produces tremors too small to feel but large enough to hairline-crack clay tiles. We find these only with camera inspection. Left alone, they allow heat and combustion gases into wall cavities.
- Gas conversions in oversized clay flues. Technicians working older Midtown bungalows regularly discover the chimney now vents only a furnace or water heater, with the original oversized liner sweating condensation and accelerating acidic erosion. The homeowner believes the CO risk disappeared with the fireplace. It didn’t.
- Efflorescence and mortar spalling from river-plain humidity. Memphis’s position at the Mississippi floodplain drives persistent moisture into brick chimneys year-round. White powder on your exterior brick isn’t “aging” - it’s mineral salts being pushed out by water intrusion, and it signals deteriorating mortar.
- Freeze-thaw crown damage after ice storms. Memphis winters deliver more ice than snow. Water seeps into crown mortar, freezes overnight, and expands the crack cycle after cycle. Nashville’s milder winters don’t produce the same severity.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Memphis, TN
We’re plain about what things cost. Here’s what Memphis homeowners typically pay:
- Level 1 Inspection & Sweep: $149-$219
- Level 2 Camera Inspection: $289-$379
- Creosote Removal (standard): $189-$279
- Creosote Removal (glazed/Level III): $249-$389
- Fireplace Cleaning & Soot Removal: $179-$269
- Seasonal Tune-Up Special: $89
Factors that move you within these ranges: flue length (two-story homes in East Memphis or Harbor Town run higher), accessibility (steep roofs, enclosed chaseways), and the condition we’re starting from. A chimney that hasn’t been swept in fifteen years takes longer than one we serviced last season. We give you the full price before we start. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
We also offer $50 off any repair over $250, a free second opinion on any written estimate you bring us, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Memphis
Our service area extends to Memphis and the surrounding communities of Palmetto, South Bradenton, West Samoset, and Bayshore Gardens. Same live-answer phones, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same background-checked technicians completing most jobs in a single visit.
Serving Memphis, TN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Memphis area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Memphis
Most Memphis appointments are scheduled within 48 hours, and emergency calls get same-day response. We cover all Memphis ZIP codes including 38126, 38127, 37501, and 37544. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person will pick up and find the next available slot.
Yes. In fact, the 1910s-1940s brick bungalows in Midtown (38104), North Memphis (38107, 38108), and South Memphis (38106) make up a significant share of our work. These original clay tile-lined chimneys are now 80-100 years old, and we’re experienced with the specific deterioration patterns, gas conversion issues, and flue-sizing problems common to this housing stock.
Yes. Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re dealing with a carbon monoxide alarm, visible structural damage, or sudden draft failure after a storm, we prioritize same-day response. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers emergency work just like scheduled service.
Memphis pricing is comparable to Nashville for standard sweeps, but the local seismic and humidity conditions mean more Memphis homeowners need Level 2 camera inspections to catch hidden damage. That can make the total annual investment higher here, but it’s preventive spending against earthquake-induced liner failure and moisture damage that simply isn’t a factor at this scale in other Tennessee cities. We offer the $89 Seasonal Tune-Up to keep baseline maintenance affordable.
Every job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right - no paperwork, no arguing. This applies to all work in Memphis and every community we serve. For repairs and installations using HeatShield, Gelco, or Olympia Chimney materials, manufacturer warranties also apply. Call (844) 803-1545 to discuss what’s covered on your specific job.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Memphis since 1984.