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Blackburns Chimney Services – Professional Chimney Inspection, Sweep & Repair
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UPPER ARLINGTON, OH · SINCE 1986

Upper Arlington OH Chimney Sweeping

The biggest hesitation about a chimney sweep is soot in the living room. At Blackburns Chimney Services, an Upper Arlington visit starts with the room protected: drop cloths, rug runners, shoe covers, a high-speed vacuum, and a tarp over the fireplace. We leave the home as we found it, remove the soot and creosote, and include a Level I check of readily accessible areas.

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INSIDE THE HOUSE

What Does the Mess-Free Sweeping Visit Include?

The mess-free visit is a setup, not a slogan alone. Before brushes move, the fireplace is tarped and the walking path is covered. Blackburns Chimney commits to leaving the home as they found it.

What goes down before the brushing starts:

  • ◆Drop cloths on the work area
  • ◆Rug runners on the path through the house
  • ◆Shoe covers for the technician
  • ◆A high-speed vacuum for loosened soot
  • ◆A tarp over the fireplace so creosote stays contained
  • ◆Removal of debris from the smoke shelf and firebox when the brushing is done

The same appointment still removes soot and creosote and includes the Level I check. The crew keeps the house clean and shows up on time.

UPPER ARLINGTON CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Chimney Sweeping in Upper Arlington, OH

Blackburns Chimney brings that covered, contained cleaning to Upper Arlington homes as part of its Columbus-area work since 1986, including suburbs in Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties.

Upper Arlington Homes

Upper Arlington homes get the contained sweeping visit, with floors covered before the brushing starts.

Floors Covered First

Drop cloths and rug runners go down before the flue is brushed.

Shoe Covers

Technicians wear shoe covers so soot is not tracked through the house.

A Vacuum, Not a Broom Alone

A high-speed vacuum is part of the setup for material the brush loosens.

The Fireplace Is Tarped

The opening is covered so soot and creosote stay in the work area.

Left as Found

The company's commitment is to leave the home as the crew found it.

COMMON QUESTIONS

What Homeowners Ask About Chimney Sweeping

What is set up in the room before creosote is brushed loose?
The fireplace is tarped first so creosote and soot stay in the work area once the brush starts. Drop cloths cover the work area. Rug runners cover the walk from the door. The technician wears shoe covers. A high-speed vacuum is staged for whatever the brush knocks loose. Brushes and rods are already matched to the flue, masonry or factory-built, so the containment and the tool choice are both done before removal. Only then does the cleaning run from inside the home and from outside. The smoke shelf and firebox are cleared as part of that same sequence, not left for a second trip.
What does leaving the home as they found it cover?
The coverings, shoe covers, tarp, and vacuum keep loosened soot and creosote off floors and furnishings. Debris from the smoke shelf and firebox is removed, not left on the hearth. The crew leaves the house looking as it did when they arrived, aside from the chimney having been cleaned. Hazards and repairs go in the report. The visit is kept clean and on time.
Where does the creosote go after it is brushed off the flue?
It is collected and removed, not brushed onto the room. The tarp holds the fireplace opening. The vacuum takes material the brush loosens. Debris from the smoke shelf and firebox is taken out with the flue buildup. Because creosote has three levels, some of it does not release the way loose soot does, and the removal method changes with the level. Working from inside and from outside is how the crew reaches buildup a single opening would miss. What they cannot treat as simple dirt, they put in the report as a hazard or a repair.
Why is creosote a fire concern even when the fireplace is not used every day?
Creosote from fires already burned stays in the flue. Light use does not clear it, and it can still lead to a chimney fire. It also contributes to smoke and odors when the fireplace is lit again. Sweeping removes it according to the level present. The Level I check that comes with the sweep looks at readily accessible areas to see if the flue is unobstructed for continued use. Tell the technician the real burn pattern. They watch for the buildup that matches how often the fireplace actually runs, including fireplaces that sit idle for long stretches.
What happens in the appointment if they find a fire hazard?
The hazard goes in the plain-language report that follows every cleaning. Level I, included with the sweep, is the visual check of readily accessible areas that can surface an obstruction or buildup tied to fire risk. The sweep still removes the soot, creosote, and debris it is booked to remove. A finding that needs a camera, such as the aftermath of a chimney fire, is Level II: video scan plus attics, basements, and crawlspaces. That is booked as an inspection, not assumed inside the sweep. The chimney inspection page is where those next steps are described.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Blackburns Chimney Services?

Camera-Assisted Inspections

We use specialized video cameras to examine the full flue - spotting cracks, blockages, and wear that a surface check would miss.

Early Damage Detection

We work hard to spot minor cracks and small leaks early, helping you avoid the expensive repairs that follow undiagnosed water damage.

Certified Technicians

Our team is dedicated to training and learning, always keeping up with the ever-changing best practices for the industry - you can see our certifications on our team page.

Real Estate Inspections

We provide the in-depth level 2 inspections that are required when buying or selling a home, ensuring nothing is missed during your transaction.

Honest, Transparent Reports

After every visit, expect a plain-language explanation and photo or video documentation of what we found.

Family-Owned, Columbus-Focused

We've been family-owned and locally-operated since 1986, serving Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties.

Blackburns Chimney Services provided an excellent and professional chimney sweeping along with one-year inspection services recently! Very cordial - answering my questions with a smile along with leaving areas spotless were much appreciated!

Google Review

"Blackburns Chimney Services left my house exactly how they found it. Not a bit of soot in the house! The care/cleanliness and attention to details makes Blackburns Chimney Services the ONLY company that I will use and I certainly recommend them to family, friends, and anyone who needs their chimney swept."

Christian T.

Google

"The whole experience was pleasant. I was able to schedule an appointment on a Saturday (unexpected), the receptionist was very friendly and the sweep was very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. It could be my imagination, but I think he left the room cleaner than what it was when he first arrived."

Tony W.

Google

"On time, polite, knowledgeable, and honest, fair prices. I was expecting to be told that I needed thousands of dollars of work done to my chimney and, to my surprise the sweep/inspector was honest as to the extent of repairs needed. It is nice to have honest people (especially in this economy) that are not trying to sell you on things you don't need."

Mike S.

Google

WHERE WE WORK

Proudly Serving the Columbus Metro Area

Blackburns Chimney Services works with homeowners across Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties - from historic Columbus neighborhoods to growing communities in Dublin, Westerville, Bexley, and beyond.

Columbus

New Albany

Gahanna

Pickerington

Pataskala

Westerville

Reynoldsburg

Blacklick

Canal Winchester

Grove City

Dublin

Hilliard

Powell

Lewis Center

Bexley

Worthington

Upper Arlington

Delaware

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