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Wood Service & Chimney Sweep in Arlington, WA
A chimney ready for rainy days and cold nights
For wood fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. Your technician sweeps the chimney, cleans the firebox, checks it from the firebox to the top, and tells you plainly what they found. $270 single story, $290 two-story.
- Licensed & Bonded · WA Reg KINGSSI741L5
Licensed & Bonded
WA Reg KINGSSI741L5
30+ Year Technician
Gas, wood, and pellet
60 day Warranty
On every service
Quick Reply
Monday to Friday
- Wood Service & Chimney Sweep
What the visit covers
What does a chimney sweep include in Arlington?
Protected. Drop cloths down and a vacuum running, so the room looks the way it did before.
Swept. The chimney brushed from the firebox to the top, including the space just above the fireplace opening where buildup collects.
Stoves and inserts. The pipe or liner connection swept, and the door seal and glass checked.
Firebox. Ash and debris cleared; brick and joints checked for cracks, gaps, or loose pieces.
Damper. The metal flap above the fire checked that it opens, closes, and seals.
Top. Cap and screen checked for damage and nests; the top of the chimney looked over for cracks.
Liner. Checked for visible cracks or gaps, as far as can be seen from the top and bottom.
Surroundings. A check that nothing near the fireplace is too close to the heat.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Arlington?
Single-story home
Cost
$270
Two-story home
Cost
$290
The price covers the sweep, the checks above, and the report. Repairs, parts, and a new cap or screen are extra and quoted before any work starts.
If something needs fixing
Your technician carries common parts and handles simple fixes during the visit. Longer repairs are $15 per 15 minutes if they have the part and the time, or a $95 return trip if not. Parts are billed separately. Nothing happens until you’ve heard the price and said yes.
- Wood Service & Chimney Sweep
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Good to know
How it works
- Book a visit. Call, text, or use the form. Tell us fireplace, stove, or insert, and whether the house is one story or two.
- Your technician comes out. Sweeps, cleans, services, inspects, and walks you through what they found.
- Light it. And don’t think about it again until next fall.
- Wood Service & Chimney Sweep
When to book
Early season. If you burn through the winter, book once a year, ideally summer or fall before the busy season and with enough time to make any necessary repairs.
Burning every day? Ask your technician whether a mid-season visit makes sense for how you burn.
Didn’t use it last year? You may not need a sweep. If you want to know where it stands before you start again, the inspection is the better fit.
What is creosote and when does it become dangerous?
Creosote is what wood smoke leaves behind as it cools on its way up the chimney. The Chimney Safety Institute of America sorts it into three degrees, and the degree your technician finds decides how much work it takes to clear. Dry wood and hotter, shorter fires keep most chimneys at the first.
Stage | What it looks like | What it takes to remove |
Stage 1 | Loose, flaky soot that brushes off easily | A standard chimney brush. This is the kind you want your technician to find. |
Stage 2 | Shiny black flakes with hardened tar in them | Heavy brushes and/or rotary tools to break it loose |
Stage 3 | Hard, glossy coating, like tar | Chemical treatment for masonry/brick chimneys. New liner for prefab. |
Why Alpenglow
Is Alpenglow the right chimney sweep for your home?
It is if you want the chimney looked at, not just brushed, and a straight answer about what was found.
You’ll know the price before the visit. If something needs work, you’ll hear what it costs and what your options are, including leaving it for now when that’s a real option. The choice is yours. If everything’s in good shape, you’ll hear that too, in writing.
Licensed and bonded in Washington, WA Reg KINGSSI741L5. (locked)
- Why Alpenglow
- Our Service Area
Service Area
What areas does Alpenglow serve for chimney sweeps?
Serving Arlington and North Snohomish County
Alpenglow Fireplace Services
PO Box 395, Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: (360) 548-3747
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
WA Reg: KINGSSI741L5
FAQ
Common questions
How long does a chimney sweep take?
Most wood service and chimney sweeps take under one hour from the moment we set up to when you’re ready for the cold season. Heavy Stage 2 buildup takes longer.
Will sweeping make a mess in my house?
Do you sweep gas & pellet vents?
No. Sweeping is for wood. Gas doesn’t require any sweeping in the vents. A pellet vent’s small amount of fine ash is emptied through the tee cap as part of the pellet service.
What if you find a problem during the sweep?
You hear about it that day, in writing, with a price. We do not start unplanned work while we are up there and add it to the invoice.
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Get your wood service & chimney sweep
Tell us what your fireplace or chimney needs and our team will get you on the schedule.
- Upfront pricing, no surprise costs
- Licensed and bonded, WA Reg KINGSSI741L5
- 60 day warranty on all wood service & chimney sweeps
- Local to Arlington
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