Protect Your Home. Breathe Easier. Burn Safer.
At Andrew & Sons, we provide expert chimney sweep services for homeowners across Austin and the surrounding areas. If you’re using a fireplace or wood stove, regular chimney cleaning is essential to keep your home safe from fire hazards and to ensure proper ventilation.
When wood burns, it leaves behind several types of debris inside your chimney:
Soot – a soft residue that builds up over time.
Glazed soot – a sticky, stubborn layer that can indicate past chimney fires.
Creosote – a highly flammable carbon-based compound that can ignite at over 2,000°F if not removed.
If left uncleaned, creosote buildup becomes a major fire risk. That’s why we recommend cleaning your chimney at least once a year, or twice annually if you use your fireplace or stove frequently during colder seasons.
Is Chimney Cleaning a DIY Project?
While it may sound simple, chimney sweeping is not a safe DIY job.
The smoke chamber and flue are difficult to reach without proper tools.
Steep roofs and tall chimneys make access risky.
Improper cleaning can release dangerous soot and creosote into your home.
Our experienced technicians use the safest and most advanced equipment to clean your chimney thoroughly—from the firebox to the cap—while keeping your home protected.
Tools We Use for Chimney Cleaning
We come fully equipped to get the job done right, using tools like:
Chimney brushes (various sizes)
Noodle brushes for tight areas
Octopus web attachments (rotary drill-powered)
Long, flexible rods
Industrial-grade vacuums
Safety harnesses and ladders
Dust masks, goggles, and flashlights
Our Chimney Cleaning Process
Setup & Safety
We safely set up ladders, seal the fireplace or wood stove, and prep the area to avoid mess in your home.
Top-to-Bottom Scrub
Using specialized brushes and drill-powered tools like the octopus web, we clean the chimney liner from top to bottom, breaking up hardened creosote and soot.
Flexible Rod System
Our flexible rod system allows us to clean from the base or the top of the chimney—ideal for tall or steep setups.
Post-Cleaning Check & Cleanup
After cleaning, we inspect the chimney and clean up all debris, leaving your space spotless and your chimney safe.
What Our Customers Say
Proudly Serving the Greater Austin Area
At Andrew and Sons, we bring 20+ years of trusted air duct cleaning to homes and businesses across Central Texas. If you’re in or near any of the locations below, clean air is just a call away:
Not sure if we service your area? Give us a call—we’re always expanding and happy to help wherever we can!
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