What Is Midtown Chimney Sweeps?

Midtown Chimney Sweeps is a unique franchise opportunity in North America. The company is involved with the hearth industry (the fireplace manufacturing and maintenance industry). Midtown creates value through business systems, chimney sweeping, and related services like dryer vent cleaning, light maintenance, and chimney repairs.

Chimney Sweeping Franchise

Questions Answered

The hearth industry is potentially the next fastest growing Franchise opportunity in the United States. Better than a Chimney Sweep Course. It’s your Marketing and Scheduling and field service management tool as well.

Franchising is a business strategy which allows investors to capture their share of a market. By investing into a franchise, you are not only purchasing a proven business name, business model and marketing system, you are ensuring that you get and keep customers. One market presenting a huge opportunity presently is the hearth industry.

Size of Chimney and Fireplace Industry

According to the State of the Hearth Industry Report from 2012, the value of the hearth industry is approximately $2,185,000,000, with 52% of all U.S. households having at least one fireplace in their home.

When you join the Midtown Chimney Sweeps brand, you will become part of the first chimney sweeping franchise in the U.S. to meet that demand.The majority of chimney sweeping company owners are reaching the age of retirement, and by franchising, they can ensure their business continues on a profitable and successful path. Additionally, new companies looking to open up a chimney sweeping business, can invest into Chimney Sweep’s world class system and gain expert ongoing support. With Midtown Chimney Sweeps, your business can hit the ground running.

  • More than half of U.S. households (52 percent) have at least one fireplace or freestanding stove.
  • There were approximately 1.2 fireplaces per American home in 2010, with 80 percent of the homes having at least one fireplace or stove, and 21 percent having two or more.
  • Thirty-four percent of wood or pellet stove owners view their stove as a major heat source.
  • Over 50% of all chimney sweeps in the USA are over the age of 53. This means many are heading toward retirement, and most with no solid exit strategy.
  • There is a large opportunity in this approximately $2,185,000,000 marketplace in the USA.

Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising was built by founder Byron Schramm He is a second generation fireplace and chimney technician who wanted to create the system he always wished he had. He knew the components that a business in the hearth industry needed to be successful, and he was determined to put them together. He visited companies throughout the industry to discover what was working, and what wasn’t.  As a result, Byron developed a world-class marketing and Customer Relationship Management system that gains customer’s loyalty. This system is the first full scale, systems-driven, marketing oriented chimney franchise in the U.S. and it’s now available to you.

2025 Investment Overview 

The total investment necessary to begin operation of one Midtown Chimney Sweeps Business franchise ranges from $73,062 – $145,648. This includes $49,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. You may purchase an additional territory at the same time as the first territory for $15,000.

Opportunity Awaits Through Midtown

Midtown Chimney Sweeps is the first sophisticated chimney sweep franchise available in the world. If you’re looking to open a sweep business, we encourage you to contact us. If you wish to invest in a growing industry where many of the incumbents are nearing retirement, we would be pleased to discuss a franchise opportunity with you.

The Results?

Fewer start-up failures. Nobody wants to quit or, worse yet, fail. Yet many small businesses do fail. There are a thousand ways to fail and a handful of ways to succeed. At Midtown Chimney Sweeps we present you with a business model that boasts clients, an unsophisticated competitive market, and fantastic systems. These advantages will help you commence a business from scratch to create a valuable company for your dreams and future.What does the Chimney Sweep Franchise system include?

  • Protected Territories– Never worry about another franchisee taking over your area or customers. Midtown Chimney Sweeps will assign you a dedicated, protected territory.
  • Investment Overview– You are not alone in your investment endeavor, the Midtown Chimney Sweeps development team will walk you through the business model, funding options and schedule a day for you to meet with us face-to-face.
  • Marketing Support– You will be provided templates, target marketing profiles, customer acquisition advice and proprietary software to support your marketing efforts.
  • Scheduling Center– You will have a staff of call center support behind you, answering the phones, scheduling clients, and answering any questions with complete, concise information.

Qualified

Our chimney sweeps are qualified and insured.

Local

Our local chimney technicians know what works best for your specific area.

Professional

Our sweeps treat your home like it’s their own.

Happy Customers

Midtown Chimney Sweeps is rated 4.9/5.0

Marcus was great, did a good job cleaning and fixed our airflow. Nice respectful guy and he didn’t even complain about our floors being installed while he was here. Thanks Marcus!
Kurt, outstanding job as always!! Thanks for coming out ! Great job ! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, James! We're thrilled to hear that you were pleased with Kurt's work. Your kind words and support mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Byron was amazing to work with. He helped us come up with a solution to reduce our propane cost. Which was our main objective. He’s extremely knowledgeable with everything related to heating homes. He was responsive to all of our questions. Which was many of them. The installation process went flawless and quickly. We love our Harmon stove insert. Thank you, Byron!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words about our pellet stove and pellet insert installation services in Evergreen Colorado! Midtown chimney Services is your local source for fireplace cleaning and Evergreen Colorado and pellet stove cleaning and repair as well as pellet stove installation! - Byron Midtown chimney
Customer service was GREAT. Pricing was less then i thought. Resolved the problem first time. The person who came out was polite and nice. I would highly recommend them if you need anything done with a pellet stove.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words about our pellet service. - Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
I cannot recommend Midtown Chimney Sweep enough! What started out as a routine inspection turned into Kurt discovering several serious hazards in my fireplace. We have multiple fires each year, and Kurt truly prevented a potential catastrophe. He provided detailed pictures of the damage and thoroughly explained the repair process. I’m so grateful for his expertise and professionalism—thank you, Midtown Chimney Sweep!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Maureen, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Kurt was able to identify and address the hazards in your fireplace, ensuring your safety. Your kind words about his expertise and professionalism mean a lot to us. We're grateful for your trust in Midtown Chimney Sweeps and are always here to help!
Byron was super helpful and honest. Offered us a solution for fireplace doors that didn't even serve his business, but gave us a lot of helpful tips! Super nice!
Response from the owner:Well thank you for the kind words about our fireplace door conversation! Thank you for sharing your feedback with the Boulder City and Boulder County community of chimney sweep and firepalce installation customers! -Byron with Midtown Chimney
Met Kurt at the Women and Food Expo, and they were such great people. Friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:So great meeting you, thank you for the kind review!
Awesome experience, and educational. Loved being taught what the camera was seeing. Took the time to explain what he was looking at! Thank you!
I would highly recommend Midtown Chimney Sweeps! Both Kurt & Derrick were so knowledgeable! I was impressed by their level of professionalism. They help fix our chimney issues, ensured all the work was done correctly with the parts specific to our fireplace unit. They went the extra mile to obtain the necessary parts and schedule the work to be done as quickly as possible. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words and your trust, it was a pleasure working with you!
The absolutely the BEST
Mike did a fantastic job cleaning and inspecting the stove, was very professional, knowledgeable and helped answer all my questions!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, J Miller, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Mike provided you with excellent service and was able to answer all your questions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
This is a great company and their service is top notch!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review of our Chimney and Fireplace services in central Iowa! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
Thank you Marcus. Great job 👏 Highly recommend!
We really appreciated the time Marcus took to explain everything. Ours is so old and too far gone to really just clean but he still took the time to explain why, how, and even give cost projection estimates for various options to replace and fix.
Had a great experience working with Byron and his team. He works a honest business and ensures the work is done right at a fair price. Looking forward to doing business with them again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you Tony! I hope the new Vermont Castings Gas stove gives you years of good service! Thank you for working with us on the blower confusion, glad we could get it installed before winter for you and your family in Evergreen, Colorado! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
Amazing experience! Byron showed up at 7pm to fix my leaking stove pipe. No other company comes close! Highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Eric for your kind words about our pellet stove repair services in Evergreen Colorado! I grew up working on pellet stoves and now I'm glad that my son can also learn the trade and that between the two of us we could get you covered! - Byron, Midtown Chimney
Marcus was great every step of the way when it came to rehabbing our home’s chimney.

From the initial inspection/cleaning, explaining the pre-existing damage found during the inspection, answering our many questions, explaining our repair options (with Midtown and with other firms), walking us through the timeline/process/cost for the repair and performing the repair itself, Marcus’s constant communication, professionalism, punctuality and workmanship was greatly appreciated and valued by our family. It is easy to understand why Marcus is in high demand within the region and we cannot thank Marcus enough for getting us ready for the fall/winter.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ryan, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Marcus provided such excellent service and that you felt well-informed and supported throughout the process. It's fantastic to know that you are ready for the fall and winter seasons. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Marcus is thorough, professional, congenial and probably saved our house from burning down due to creosote buildup that had never been addressed in a 1920's chimney. The extent of creosote deposit would not have been discovered without the camera he uses. Thank you for preparing our chimney for a wood-burning insert!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Constance, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Marcus was able to provide such thorough and professional service, and that our camera technology helped ensure your chimney's safety. It's great to know you're now all set for your wood-burning insert. If you need anything else, feel free to reach out!
Midtown did a fantastic job with our two wood burning stoves. They were professional, thorough, and great to work with! Will be contacting them every year for the great service! Special thanks to Beau for great communication and braving the cold day up in Nederland!
Response from the owner:Wonderful! We are proud of Beau and appreciate your positive review of our Chimney Sweep business in Boulder Fort Collins! - Byron
Marcus was great! Answered my question as he did my inspection. Gave good recommendations on using my fireplace effectively. He's a blessing.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, TheDewburger, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Marcus was able to assist you with your inspection and provide helpful recommendations. It's great to know that you found his service to be a blessing. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
​I just had a great experience with Midtown Chimney Sweeps! My technician, Marcus, was awesome. He was professional, genuinely kind, and clearly very knowledgeable about the work. He was extremely thorough in his inspection and cleaning, and the quality of his work was excellent. I especially appreciated that he made sure to leave the work area spotless. If you need your chimney serviced, ask for Marcus!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jeremy, for sharing your wonderful experience with Midtown Chimney Sweeps! We're thrilled to hear that Marcus provided you with exceptional service and left your work area spotless. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Kurt’s a great guy. Does excellent work, communicates and is professional.
Would highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joe, for your fantastic review! We're glad to hear that Kurt provided excellent service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you need our services again, we're here to help!
Levi was amazing and took time to show and explain the camera inspection(side note...Very Cool!). Inspection and cleaning was flawless. Would recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Scott, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Levi provided such a great experience and that you found the camera inspection cool. It's fantastic to know that our inspection and cleaning met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Good company, good service, very nice owner. Byron works hard to meet the homeowners needs. Chris and Tyson are really quality technicians.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Robert, for your great review! We're happy to hear that you had a good experience with Byron, Chris, and Tyson. Our team works hard to meet our customers' needs, and your feedback is important to us. We look forward to serving you again!
Super professional and wonderful to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ben, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service professional and wonderful. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Have a great day!

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