Cleaning Frequency If the fireplace is used regularly but not cleaned annually, the cost of a chimney sweep could be as high as $800, according to HomeAdvisor. Removing the buildup that has ...

Sarah Wilson keeps track of her heating costs on colorful paper taped to the inside of a secretary desk in her living room. She’s got records going back to 2017, and the price of her last oil delivery ...

When it's cold outside, there's nothing cozier than settling in by a roaring fire. But the charm can disappear fast if you're spending more time worrying about how much smoke is pouring into your ...

Dear Angie: How much does chimney cleaning cost? — Jay B., Santa Maria, Calif. Dear Jay: Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect?

If you own a fireplace and use it regularly, fall is the time to give serious thought to hiring a chimney sweep — before you light your first fire. Chimney sweeping is an intricate and sometimes ...

Long story short: If you have a gas or wood-burning fireplace and you plan on using it this winter, then yes, you need to hire a professional chimney sweep. Wood-burning fireplaces add a lot of ...

Q. How much does chimney cleaning cost? A. Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect? Hiring someone to clean a boiler chimney can ...

According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, a chimney inspection costs anywhere from $100 to $5,000, with $450 being the average cost of chimney inspection. The cost of a fireplace and chimney inspection ...