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Midtown Chimney Sweeps Professional service. Expert Chimney Sweeps/Repair/Installation Services. Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Call us or book online today!

Click the link below, enter your zip code and book your appointment with ease! Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Duluth, MN is a full service chimney sweeping, air duct and dryer vent cleaning business. Our qualified chimney professionals are insured, including Workman's Compensation Insurance on all employees. We are the chimney repair guys doing gas, wood and pellet fireplace diagnosis and repair. Dampers, chimney caps, crown coat, flue cleaning, chimney sweeping. We also perform light maintenance and repair work of fireplaces and chimney and dryer vents. Independently Owned and Operated. Authorized franchisee of Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, LLC

Winters in Duluth mean the windows stay shut for months, which is exactly why a working CO detector matters here. This F...
10/05/2026

Winters in Duluth mean the windows stay shut for months, which is exactly why a working CO detector matters here. This Fire Prevention Week, test yours and book a sweep before the heating season really starts.

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If you've ever watched one of our techs work and thought you could run something like that, you might be right. Midtown ...
09/29/2026

If you've ever watched one of our techs work and thought you could run something like that, you might be right. Midtown is growing into new territory, including Grand Rapids and Minnesota, and we're looking for people who want to own a hands-on business in a trade homes will always need. Each franchise is independently owned, with the systems and the name already behind you.

Learn more at chimneyfranchise.com

We're growing into Minnesota, and Duluth is the kind of place where chimney work never really slows down. Long winters, ...
09/29/2026

We're growing into Minnesota, and Duluth is the kind of place where chimney work never really slows down. Long winters, a lot of wood burning, and homeowners who want it done right. If you've thought about owning a business in a trade like this, we'd like to hear from you.

Learn more at chimneyfranchise.com

Three generations of one family, same trade, same standard since 1979. Fall is when everybody remembers their chimney at...
09/26/2026

Three generations of one family, same trade, same standard since 1979. Fall is when everybody remembers their chimney at once, so the calendar fills up quickly. Book your sweep and inspection now and it's handled before the first cold night.

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Duluth doesn't really do a long, lazy fall. One week it's jacket weather along the lake, and the next you're running the...
09/26/2026

Duluth doesn't really do a long, lazy fall. One week it's jacket weather along the lake, and the next you're running the fireplace every night. A sweep now means a full season of burning without wondering what's built up in there.

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09/02/2026

During a routine inspection, our technician spotted something easy to miss from the ground: a metal chase cover cut too short, leaving a strip of wood trim exposed right at the edge. Every time it rains, water finds that gap and soaks into wood that was never meant to get wet. This is exactly the kind of problem you only catch by actually looking. If your chimney hasn't been inspected in a while, book a full inspection at midtownsweeps.com.

09/02/2026

Long burn seasons mean your chimney system takes on a lot up here, and small gaps add up fast. A recent Duluth inspection turned up a chase cover cut too short, leaving wood trim exposed to lake-effect rain and snow. That's water damage waiting to happen. Get it checked at midtownsweeps.com.

08/24/2026

We pulled a condemned factory-built fireplace out of a two-story building this week. Behind the wall was a venting elbow joint that had failed beyond repair, hidden for who knows how long. That's why we inspect.

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08/24/2026

We condemned a factory-built fireplace this week after finding a venting elbow joint that had failed beyond repair, tucked out of sight behind the wall. Duluth winters don't leave much room for hidden problems like that.

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Energy costs keep climbing, and more homeowners are done guessing what next month's utility bill will look like. Wood an...
08/12/2026

Energy costs keep climbing, and more homeowners are done guessing what next month's utility bill will look like. Wood and pellet appliances give you something the grid can't: real control over your heating costs and warmth you can actually count on. 2026 is shaping up to be a great year to make the switch. Ready to talk options? Visit midtownsweeps.com and let's chat.

Why That Fireplace "Refresh" on TikTok Could Cost YouIf you've seen the chimney pros going viral for their reactions to ...
08/07/2026

Why That Fireplace "Refresh" on TikTok Could Cost You

If you've seen the chimney pros going viral for their reactions to home-flipper DIY jobs, you know the cringe is real. Painting over a firebox, caulking with the wrong materials, sealing things that need to breathe, these "quick fixes" can trap heat, hide damage, and turn a cosmetic project into a genuine fire hazard.

Some fireplace maintenance is great to DIY: storing firewood off the ground and covered, keeping the hearth clear, and burning seasoned wood only. But anything involving the firebox, flue, or chimney structure is a job for someone trained to know what's safe.

Not sure if a past project was done right? Midtown Chimney Sweeps will inspect it, tell you straight, and fix what needs fixing. Book your inspection today.

Link - https://www.midtownsweeps.com/book/

With America celebrating 250 years, we think it's high time chimney sweeps had a celebration of our own.

Actually, we chimney sweeps celebrate every day anyway. In this whole wide world, there's no happier bloke.

Now that the ladder of life has been strung,
a chimney sweep's on the bottommost rung.
Though we spend our days in ashes and soot,
my, what a sight — and oh, what a lot of fun.

We did have to write up two team members last week.

They got it in their heads that playing golf from house to house — chimney top to chimney top — would be a fun idea.

No way.

We explained once again the need to always stay on the SAME roof when playing a consistent game.

But they didn't listen.

So they got written up.

Here's a picture of what our chimney safety manual clearly indicates as acceptable.

Manual Figure 7B: Approved Same-Roof Golfing Procedure
Not recommended. Merely tolerated by management in cartoon form.

07/24/2026

A wood insert installed into a framed wall cavity. Construction debris on the firebox floor. A wooden beam sitting directly under the ash door. This family used this fireplace every winter and had no idea any of it was there. That is exactly why an inspection matters. Book yours at midtownsweeps.com.

That "Too Cheap to Be True" Chimney Deal? It Probably Is.The National Chimney Sweep Guild is warning homeowners about a ...
07/17/2026

That "Too Cheap to Be True" Chimney Deal? It Probably Is.

The National Chimney Sweep Guild is warning homeowners about a rising wave of uncertified, fly-by-night sweeps. The playbook is always the same: they lure you in with a shockingly cheap sweep price, then "discover" alarming problems that require expensive emergency repairs on the spot.

A few ways to protect yourself: ask whether the company is certified, be wary of high-pressure repair pitches the day of service, and get a second opinion before approving any major work. A real chimney problem will still be there tomorrow, a scammer's emergency usually won't.

At Midtown Chimney Sweeps, our technicians are trained and certified, our pricing is upfront, and we'll show you exactly what we find, photos and all, so you can make the call without the pressure. Book a sweep and inspection you can actually trust!

Link - https://www.midtownsweeps.com/book/

07/13/2026

A cracked stove body is not something you see from across the room. It shows up in the inspection footage, in the stress fractures, in the buildup that tells the whole story after years of running too hot. The homeowner had no idea. That is pretty much how every one of these goes.
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06/29/2026

The cap was sitting on the roof when Byron arrived. The flue had been completely open. Rain, animals, whatever wanted in had a clear path straight into the home. The homeowner had no idea. That is exactly why an inspection matters. Book yours at midtownsweeps.com.

06/29/2026

Duluth weather does not go easy on chimney caps. Freeze and thaw cycles crack and corrode the metal over time, and once that seal fails, rain has a direct path into your flue. Byron found exactly that on this inspection. Schedule yours at midtownsweeps.com.

06/15/2026

Long winters in Duluth mean a lot of fires, and a lot of fires mean creosote. Most people don't think about what's coating the inside of their flue until someone actually takes a look. If that hasn't happened recently, it's worth scheduling. midtownsweeps.com.

06/01/2026

Duluth winters mean the fireplace runs long and hard, which is exactly when clearance issues like this become dangerous. Wood framing built directly against a chimney that never fully cools. It chars slowly over time through a process called pyrolysis, and there are no visible warning signs before it ignites. This only shows up when a camera goes in. Most homeowners have no idea until someone actually takes a look. midtownsweeps.com

05/25/2026

Duluth winters are not forgiving, and fireplaces up here carry a real workload. Most of them never get looked at from the inside.

This is what that looks like.

A camera inserted through a drilled wall revealed wood framing sitting directly against the chimney with no clearance. That wood had been slowly charring every time the fireplace ran. Byron calls it pyrolysis. The homeowner called it a complete surprise.

Schedule your inspection at midtownsweeps.com.

05/11/2026

Duluth winters are long and fireplaces work hard here. A bird nest inside your vent can block airflow, trap carbon monoxide, and turn into a fire hazard before you notice anything is wrong. One nest our technician found had already started to ignite during what was supposed to be a routine inspection. Book yours at midtownsweeps.com.

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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