Your chimney needs a yearly checkup.
We make it easy.
NFPA 211–standard chimney sweeps and Level 1 and Level 2 inspections for Omaha homeowners. Photos, a written summary, and a straight answer every time — whether you're keeping the home, selling it, or buying it.
Every sweep includes:
NFPA 211 standard, every time
- Bottom-up rotary brush sweep of the full flue
- Smoke shelf, damper, and firebox cleaned
- HEPA negative-air vacuums — no dust in your home
- Tarps and drop cloths laid before any tools enter
- Visual flue inspection with photos of any issues
- Photos and a written summary emailed after the visit
Locally owned
Family-run, headquartered right here in Omaha — not a national franchise.
NFPA 211 standard
Every sweep and inspection follows the national fire code that governs chimneys, end to end.
Photos & written summary
Every job leaves you with before-and-after photos and an honest answer in writing — emailed to you after the visit.
Licensed & insured
Fully insured. We carry liability coverage so a chimney sweep never costs you sleep.
What we do
Sweeps and inspections, done right.
Two core services, both done to NFPA 211 standard. If your chimney needs bigger work — masonry, structural, a liner — we'll talk through what makes sense and either handle it or point you to a specialist we trust.
Chimney Sweeping
A thorough rotary sweep of your flue, smoke shelf, and firebox — removing creosote, soot, and debris that build up with every fire. NFPA 211 recommends one a year for any wood-burning chimney.
Learn moreChimney Inspection
Level 1 and Level 2 inspections per NFPA 211 — visual or video-camera — depending on what your chimney needs. Required for most real-estate transactions and after any chimney fire.
Learn moreHow it works
From phone call to clean chimney in four steps.
Book your appointment
Pick a time that works. We confirm by text and show up on time, in branded gear, with drop cloths in hand.
Sweep or inspect
Bottom-up rotary sweep or Level 1/Level 2 inspection. HEPA vacuums and tarps mean no soot in your living space.
Photos & honest answer
We show you what we found — on the spot — with photos. If something needs attention we say so. If it doesn't, we say that too.
Photos & summary
Before-and-after photos plus a written summary by email — for your records, your insurer, or your real-estate transaction.
Why Omaha trusts us
Most chimney services upsell you a repair. We give you the photo and let you decide.
Chimneys are one of those services where homeowners can't easily verify what they paid for — what's 25 feet up your flue is invisible from the firebox. We built Certified Sweeps to fix that. Every sweep and every inspection comes with before-and-after photos and an honest answer in plain English.
Book Your SweepNFPA 211 inspection cadence for every chimney, wood or gas
Required for any real-estate transaction — full flue camera scan
Typical sweep & Level 1 inspection — we work around your day
Most appointments scheduled within 5 business days
From the neighborhood
Built on referrals from people you might know.
"Money well spent. Thaddeus did an awesome job cleaning my wood burning fireplace and performed a comprehensive inspection of the whole system. His high attention to detail even identified a part that the installer failed to install 5 years ago. He took the time to find a vendor where I could order that specific part. I'll plan on having him back annually."
"After smelling smoke where I shouldn't have, Thaddeus came to my home and investigated my chimney. He spent a couple of hours and found that it was no longer safe to use. About a year later I had him out to investigate a little further and give me a plan for what to do next. He brought a top notch team from Colorado with him that was in town presenting for a training. I couldn't have been more impressed with their candor, ideas, and professionalism. This project will be expensive, but when I do pull the trigger, I will definitely be hiring Thaddeus. Highly recommend."
"Thaddeus swept our fireplace yesterday, and I was very impressed with his work. I would recommend him to anyone! I especially appreciated him patiently explaining fireplace construction and issues for repair. He was very thorough and even cleaned everything so that it shines!"
Common questions
The questions Omaha homeowners actually ask us.
How often does my chimney need to be swept?
NFPA 211 — the national fire code — calls for an annual inspection of every chimney, with cleaning whenever creosote, soot, or obstruction is found. For most wood-burning homeowners, that's one sweep a year. Heavy users may need it twice. Gas-only fireplaces typically stretch to every 2–3 years for sweeps but still need the annual inspection.
I'm selling my home — do I need a chimney inspection?
Yes. NFPA 211 Section 15.3 explicitly requires a Level 2 chimney inspection on any change of property ownership. The visual glance a standard home inspector does is a Level 1 at best, and it routinely misses cracked flue tiles, separated joints, or hidden creosote. Skip this and you may inherit (or sell) a $5,000–$15,000 problem.
Will you make a mess?
No. We tarp the work area before any tools come inside, and our HEPA vacuums run negative-pressure throughout the sweep — pulling soot OUT of your firebox into our equipment, not into your room. Most customers are surprised at how clean it stays.
Do you sweep gas fireplaces?
Yes. Gas burns cleaner than wood but still produces condensate, debris, and (in older liners) corrosion. Pair a gas sweep with a Level 1 inspection — that's what catches the issues you can't see from the firebox.
What if you find something that needs repair?
We document it with photos, explain what it means, and tell you whether it's something to monitor, schedule, or address before the next fire. Our core focus is sweeping and inspection — for bigger work like masonry or structural repair, we'll either talk through whether we can take it on directly or point you to a specialist we trust. No upselling, no scare tactics.
Get started
Booking your sweep is a 60-second decision.
Fill the form and we'll get back to you as soon as we're off the roof — most folks hear from us the same day. Or call — a real person picks up.
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Your request is in. We'll be in touch as soon as we're off the roof — usually the same day.