Callaway
Chimney Sweeps And Inspections

With over 30 years of chimney sweeping experience, Sootmaster of Callaway is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system.

What we do

Chimney Sweeps, Repairs, Inspections, Installations

What To Expect

Here at Sootmaster Chimney Sweeps of Callaway, Florida, your satisfaction is our priority. We have spent the last 30 years perfecting our craft and earning a great reputation with those we have had the pleasure of meeting. At Sootmaster, we hold our technicians to the highest standard of training and certification, and we use the best equipment. It is for these reasons we offer 10-year warranties on most of our services. To find out which services or to schedule a warranty appointment, call us at (850) 712-3470.

 

Why Choose Us

As we have mentioned before, you are the number one priority here at Sootmaster of Callaway. We value your experience with us more than anything, which is why we have the most respectful and knowledgeable team. Because we do not want to be the cause of any problems for you, we do our best to give you fair pricing for the quality we provide. We promise to provide the best quality service and customer interaction because we have the best people for it. Give us a call at (850) 712-3470 and we would love to speak to you more and see what we can do for you!

Sweeps & Inspections

Sootmaster Chimney Sweeps of Callaway Florida offers professional chimney sweeping services as well as quality inspections. Learn more about our sweeps and inspections, and trust in the Sootmaster.

Waterproofing & Repairs

Sootmaster of Callaway offers excellent waterproofing services and general masonry and prefab repairs. Call Sootmaster to schedule an appointment with our professionally trained technicians.

Custom Installations

Do you have a fireplace? Do you want one? Sootmaster also offers professional chimney and fireplace installation. Whether it be a masonry system (brick), or prefabricated (metal), Sootmaster has you covered.

Making Your Very Own Chimney Soot Cleaner

A buildup of soot inside your fireplace chimney is something that needs your attention to avoid a host of problems. These include inefficient heating, polluting fumes wafting into your home, and the risk of a house fire. Therefore, it makes eminent sense for you to remove the soot in a timely and regular fashion. The best way to do that would be to requisition the services of a professional chimney soot cleaner like Sootmaster. They possess the technical skills and experience to carry out a thorough cleaning job. However, you can carry out the cleaning yourself if you wish, but you have to ensure that you do a good job of it, or you may end up with a less than satisfactory job. Creating Your Own Chimney Soot Cleaner It is not impossible to remove soot deposits from your chimney yourself, but you have to be able to do it the right way. Here’s how you can create your own chimney soot cleaner. In fact, there are several ways you can do that. A couple of examples are given below....

Chimney Sweeping Logs vs The Professionals

Nobody wishes to pay extra and wait for appointed times to get their chimneys cleaned; as such, people have turned to other solutions that cost less or frees up their schedules for other activities. For lawn mowing, some pay for others to do it for them. For food transportation, instead of driving to pick up, some elect to pay extra for delivery. For chimney sweeps, this quick-fix solution takes the shape of chimney cleaning/sweeping logs; however, as it turns out, these logs, while valid, are not replacements for professionals. So how does the DIY solution match the professionals? What are Chimney Cleaning Logs? Chimney Cleaning Logs, aka Creosote Sweeping Logs, are unique logs meant to aid in cleaning Chimneys. They work by softening the layer of creosote, a group of chemicals formed when one burns plant-derived materials, formed inside and along the inner walls. The chemicals in the smoke of the log transition creosote from a thick grungy residue to a flaky and easy to scrape off...

Types of Sealants For Your Chimney

From the street, your home is not the only thing that is noticed. People can notice your car, yard, and even your chimney. It may seem ridiculous but it has an impact on the home. Your chimney is subjected to continuously changing climates throughout the year. The blazing hot sun, rising stickiness, driving precipitation, a profound freeze from the outside components negatively affect the brickwork. Keep in mind that bricks are normally strong structure material, but they do take on a lot of wear and tear. The best way to prevent damage from dampness and water is to block with a sealant around the chimney cap. The chimney cap is located at the top of the chimney. It is best to seal this area along with the area where the chimney connects to the home. Do you wonder what is the best sealant for your chimney cap? Sealants are designed to impede liquids from entering the material it is on. There are two different types used – silicone or polyurethane. Not all sealants are made...

The Menacing Leak

Recently noticed water around your fireplace, chimney, or surrounding area? You probably have a leaking chimney on your hands, which can be a bump in the road for you and the comfort of your home and everyday life. However, A leaking chimney does not always manifest itself in obvious ways. Many homeowners falsely assume that all leaky chimneys present themselves as visible water in the fireplace or flue, but chimney leaks can originate from a few different places. If you have seen splits or cracks in your chimney, disintegrated mortar joints, and damaged stonework, it is likely that moisture is entering into the chimney. One of the most widely recognized causes for leaks is the flashing. Flashing is the area in which the metal sheets around the chimney and roof meet and is intended to be introduced in defensive layers. The spot in the rooftop where the fireplace leaves the house is one of the weakest zones with regards to water damage, and if the flashing is not carrying out its...

Why Every Homeowner Should Know Their Local Chimney Sweeps

There are many misconceptions about chimney sweeps. One of the most common is that they are simply outdated. Your local chimney sweeps were only important in the days before electricity right? Wrong. You may be thinking, alright, I get it- some people still have fireplaces. So homeowners with fireplaces are the only people that need to regularly call their local chimney sweeps, right? Wrong again. Yes, if your home owns a fireplace then you need to know a chimney sweep. But even if you don’t have a fireplace, if you own a home at all chances are you should be calling a local chimney sweep regularly.   Local Chimney Sweeps Keep Your Home Functional and Safe When we say local chimney sweeps keep your home functional, we mean they keep your home comfortable enough for you to live in. Everyone has certain expectations of their home, and one of the most important is that it’s warm and cozy even on the most brutal winter nights. Well, chimneys are part of the system that makes sure your...

What Can The Chimney Sweeper Do For You?

The chimney sweeper also known as the chimney sweep can do a lot for you. They can sweep your fireplace, chimney and flue clean of dangerous soot, creosote and glaze, thereby minimizing the possibility of a house fire as well as seepage of noxious fumes into your home. In any case, an annual chimney inspection and chimney sweep are mandatory and most people don’t possess the resources to be able to do that themselves. That is why you need the services of the chimney sweeper. They are highly trained in the business of chimney sweeping and possess the right credentials, in terms of their certifications, experience and testimonials. Besides, they carry all the necessary modern tools to help them carry out a thorough job. The chimney sweeper will not just do a thorough job of cleaning your fireplace chimney and the flue but will do it in such a professional manner that there will be no mess created during the cleaning. Besides, highly professional chimney sweeps like SootMaster will be...

How to Select the Best Chimney Cleaner

It is always a good idea to get your chimney cleaned professionally, rather than do it yourself. Not only do you save time, but you are also assured of a good job done. The best chimney cleaners would have the right credentials in terms of qualification, experience, and testimonials. Best Chimney Cleaner Checklist If you are wondering how to select the best chimney cleaner, here’s what you need to know. The chimney sweep must be experienced in his/her craft. The best chimney cleaners in the business ought to have liability insurance cover. This would ensure that you would get compensated for any inadvertent damage or injury caused while the chimney cleaning is being carried out. It would be a good idea to do a reference check on the person claiming to be among the best chimney cleaners. Ask them for referrals from customers in your town who have been happy with their services. It won’t be prudent on your part to hire anyone who claims to be a well-regarded chimney sweep professional...

What Exactly do we do so Well?

So you are looking to get your chimney swept… What exactly should you expect? A huge mess? A two-hour drag? Something quick and easy that you don’t have to pay too much mind? The Visit Likely the sweep will first come to check and prepare the area for sweeping. They they proceed to clean out the chimney of any residue left from use, as well as water and possibly animal debris. Then a quick and procedure primarily based on inspecting the chimney for any issues before informing the customer of any repairs they may need done. The average chimney sweep should take around an hour, though a longer slot may be scheduled just in case something goes wrong or the chimney just needs that extra time to get cleaned out. When the visit is done however, everything should be cleaned up and you should not be able to even tell that a chimney sweep was there. The Tools of the Trade Sadly there is likely to be a mess if you use your chimney and only get it swept once per year. However, there...

What are Chimney Dampers and How they Save YOU Money!

A small blog on an unsung hero and part of the chimney, the chimney damper. How it’s useful for both your home and your wallet.

Cracked Crown on Your Chimney?

On a chimney, the crown is located across the top of the chimney. It is a solid cover that sits on the highest points of your chimney. Designed to be strong and perform well over a long period of time. Even though, over-time all structures start to fall. There are numerous reasons for cracks to form in the crown. Chimneys are continually exposed to the elements and become damaged from snow, rain, sunlight, and freeze-thaw stages. It is significantly important to repair any cracks or splits in a smokestack before any harm occurs. Indications of a Damages Chimney Crown Cracking: Visible cracks in the concrete forming the crown can be filled or sealed, if they are still relatively small. Larger cracks might need more extensive repair. Falling flue tiles: notice small lumps of tiles gathering at the base of your fireplace it is an indication that the pipe coating your stack is harmed. If this issue is not tended to it can possibly prompt a house fire. Rust: Rust on the damper or in the...

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm renting an apartment with a fireplace, is it my or my landlords’ responsibility to get my Fireplace cleaned?
This care responsibility should be listed in your lease. If you are not sure, call your landlord, let them know of your concern. A fireplace should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year if used regularly.
How much does a chimney sweep cost?

The smell is because of creosote deposits within the chimney, a natural byproduct of woodburning. The odor is sometimes worse during the summer when the humidity is high the air conditioning is turned on. A typical sweeping will help but usually won’t solve the smell completely. There are commercial chimney deodorants that work well, and plenty of people have good results with kitty litter or maybe baking soda set inside the fireplace. The real problem is that the air being drawn down the chimney, an indication of overall pressure problems within the house. Some make-up air should be introduced someplace else in the house. A good sealing and a top-mounted damper will reduce this air flow coming down the chimney.

What should I do about smoke coming out my fireplace?
Having smoke in your home is serious for your health and you belongings. Modern airtight homes can keep the fire from drawing enough air so It’ll draw air down the chimney and into your home. We can help troubleshoot these problems with you.
Can I clean my fireplace and chimney myself?
Trying to clean your chimney and fireplace yourself can be a very dirty, dangerous and time-consuming task. The tools our technicians use, cannot be bought at your local hardware store. A professional Chimney sweep can find damage that can cause even more problems later. A cleaning and inspection can usually be completed in under an hour, verses trying to tackle the job yourself, could take an entire weekend. Call us today, and schedule with pro.

Nice people with great company. Answered the first ring in the office, came out that weekend, and fixed my leak the same day as inspection/cleaning. overall an A+ experience.

– Phil Gillis

We are experienced

We Have Over 30 Years of Experience in The Industry

With an ever-growing team, the experience of the Sootmaster company grows as well. For Over 30 years, Sootmaster has focused on perfecting their work on chimney and fireplace systems. We have many professionally trained technicians who are prepared and eager to assist you with any problem your chimney and fireplace might present, from standard sweeps to ground-up installations, Sootmaster’s expert technicians can get the job done.

Check Your Calendar

The National Fire Protection Association recommends having your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year. If you’ve gone a year or more without having your chimney checked out, it’s best to go ahead and make an appointment with your local chimney sweep. Experienced chimney technicians like the ones at Sootmaster will make sure your chimney is clean and working properly.

Fireplace Odors

Do you have unpleasant smells coming from your fireplace? It’s most likely due to a buildup of soot and creosote, which are byproducts of burning wood. Creosote can stick to the walls of your chimney and is the leading cause of chimney fires.

Black Spots on Fireplace Walls

Have you noticed a black, oily substance on the walls of your fireplace? This is a buildup of creosote and can be removed by a chimney technician. It is important to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires. 

Weak Fires

If it’s difficult to start a fire in your fireplace, your chimney could be clogged. Poorly burning fires can also be a result of a malfunctioning damper. Both issues restrict the amount of oxygen that reaches your fire, stopping it from burning properly. These problems can be fixed by a knowledgeable chimney technician.

Animals In Your Chimney

Animals and animal nests can restrict the flow of air in your chimney or even catch fire. If you hear noises coming from your chimney or notice nests on top of it, call your local chimney sweep to have the animals safely removed. 

5 Signs You Need Your Chimney Cleaned

Being a homeowner comes with a long to-do list. From home improvement projects to daily upkeep, there’s probably a lot on your mind when it comes to your home. However, the last thing that may come to mind is one of the most important: your chimney. Just like the rest of your home, your chimney and fireplace need regular cleaning and maintenance to work properly. Keeping your chimney clean is also the best way to prevent chimney fires. Look out for these five signs it’s time to have your chimney professionally cleaned.

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