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

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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

Very knowledgeable about wood burning stove. Cleaned and measured everything to do with the stove. He was very clean inside the house and kept his work area clean. Afterwards did not know that he had been there.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tom for your five-star review of our knowledgeable Chimney Sweep Marcus in Gig Harbor! Marcus has now performed thousands of Chimney Sweeps from Tacoma to all parts of Gig Harbor thank you for your kind words! Byron and the Midtown chimney team
The folks at Midtown chimney did an excellent job inspecting and cleaning the chimney of my wood stove. Tanner (service tech ) arrived on time and performed the work professionally. There was prompt and solid follow-up by Byron from the store confirming that all the work had been done to my satisfaction. This is outstanding customer service. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your five-star review of our fireplace installation services in Boulder Colorado. We clean chimneys and inspect fireplaces from Denver to Cheyenne Wyoming. Our technicians love to drive through the mountains and visit with customers who burn pallet wood and gas burning appliances in Colorado and Wyoming! - Byron and the Midtown Chimney team
Was having issues with two stoves I purchased from another dealer. Byron and team got me the parts I needed and took me through a tutorial to install. Excellent service. Great company.
Response from the owner:John thank you for the nice review and I hope your fireplace installation goes well and that you have years of great chimney sweeping and wood burning experiences in Westcliffe, Fort Collins, or Boulder Colorado orwherever you go with your wood stoves! - Byron and the Midtown Chimney team
Jake was terrific. He not only fixed my fireplace but explained very clearly what the problem was
I highly recommend him.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! At Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Des Moines, we’re proud to deliver top-notch chimney sweep and repair services to Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, West Des Moines, and surrounding areas. Our CHIM-certified technicians specialize in chimney sweeping, removing soot, creosote, and debris to ensure your fireplace is safe and efficient. We offer chimney inspections (Level I, II with live-scan video, and III) to identify issues like cracks or blockages, keeping your chimney NFPA 211 compliant. Our chimney repair services include tuck-pointing, relining, crown repairs, and waterproofing to protect against leaks and weather damage. We also provide gas log installation (vented and vent-free) and fireplace installation for wood, gas, electric, and pellet systems, ensuring safe, code-compliant setups. Additional services like dryer vent cleaning and gas fireplace maintenance help prevent fire hazards and maintain performance. We use advanced tools and HEPA filtration for a clean, professional experience. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re grateful for your trust! For chimney sweep and repair needs, call (515) 414-3700 or visit www.midtownsweeps.com to book online. Let us keep your home safe and cozy!
They did an amazing job, fixed a leak and did x-rays to make sure all was good.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review of our Midtown Chimney Fireplace store in Franktown Colorado! Heart chimney cleaning and fireplace insulation business reaches down to Colorado Springs and up to Lone Tree and Centennial. We look forward to helping you and your family with your fireplace insulation or gas fireplace maintenance needs in the years to come! - Byron and the Midtown chimney team
I’m a realtor. Stephen was hired to clean and inspect the chimney my clients were purchasing. A report was supplied and he also had recommendations to help the chimneys longevity and get in good condition for my buyers purchasing the home. He was hired to finish the job. Stephen showed up when needed, and had great communication as well! Thank you!
We needed to get our dryer vent cleaned out because it was long overdue. We’ve gone to them in the past to get our fireplace cleaned, and they did a great job with that. They were able to book for the very next day for our dryer vent. Tanner the technician was very professional and did a great job! I highly recommend this company for fireplace, chimney, and dryer vent cleaning!
Response from the owner:Hey this is great for customer to know in Evergreen that we do next day service for dryer vent cleaning and fireplace service!! We appreciate your kind words of our chimney and fireplace services! Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team!
Best service and customer service company
I stopped in to get some help with my pellet stove and Byron was a huge help. I needed a new auger motor and Byron thought the price looked too high so he called the manufacturer to confirm. Most people would just charge the price shown. Glad he did because the higher price was for the full assembly and I just needed the motor. Much respect for him checking.
Response from the owner:Thank you Carl for your 5 star google review on our pellet stove store in Evergreen, Conifer Colorado! I appreciated the professional care you show toward your pellet stove! Sorry Inglenook went out of business, but glad we could help you out! Thanks! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Fireplace Store team of Evergreen, Conifer, Colorado
I have used Midtown a couple of times now, once for a fireplace clean & inspection and once for a furnace flu replacement. They are always on time and very thorough. I appreciated the fact that they were able to talk me through everything they were doing. Reasonable pricing and quick availability. Thanks!
Response from the owner:Nicole, thank you for your kind review and 5 star vote of confidence in our chimney sweeping team in Evergreen, and Denver, Colorado! Our fireplace installers and flue reliners are grateful they did a high five high quality job, and we wish you all the best on your next home! Hopefully it also has a firepalce! Thanks! Byron and the Midtown Chimney Sweeps team!
Midtown Chimney Sweeps serves Denver Colorado and surrounding area
Byron and team are highly qualified sweeps
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review of our Denver chimney service! - Byron and the Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Denver team
Booked for a standard chimney cleaning, but they noticed a minor crack and offered chimney cracks repair before it got worse. They showed photos of the issue, which made it easy to trust their advice.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review of our common sense approach to issues with chimneys! Thank you for trusting us with an inspection of your chimney in Denver, Colorado! - Byron and the Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Denver team
Doug was prompt, polite, and efficient. We're very happy.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review of our technician Doug! Doug drives all over Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities doing chimney sweeping, fireplace repair, brick repair and whatever else is needed to keep the smoke moving up! Thank you! Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team of Omaha Nebraska
Installers Tanner and Chris were courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. They cleaned up worksite thoroughly and explained stove functions well.
Response from the owner:Claudia, Thank you for your review of our gas stove installation and repair business here in Evergreen Colorado! It was great to have you in our showroom and look at the pellet stoves, gas stoves, and woodstoves we have here in Conifer! We serve Bailey, Kenosha and Evergreen, Colorado! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
I'm so happy I contacted MTCS for my wood burning fireplace inspection! My home was built in the 30s, and we never asked if the chimney had been inspected when we purchased.

They sent over Levi Bruckelmyer to help us out. What a great experience it was working with him! As I suspected, our fireplace and chimney were in bad shape. After cleaning and inspecting he told us that it would not be safe to use it anymore. He went through lots of options for us in order for us to use it again; total restoration (our home and chimney are stone, so that would have been quite a job!), different styles of inserts, price points, etc.

We gave him a call back a couple of moths later when we were ready to have him install a steel insert. He helped us pick out just the right one for price and look.

Then, OOF! We encountered some road bumps because of how our fireplace had been built. He kept coming back friendly, timely, persistent, and committed until we finally had gotten all of the ducks in a row to get it working.

He was so professional and kind. It was very clear that he personally cared about our installation and put everything he had into getting that thing in there! It's obvious that this is his vocation and it really shows in his quality of service.

I happily recommend MTCS. Especially Levi. Even with my fireplace being a pain, the experience was great. I wouldn't want to have gone through that process with anyone else!
Response from the owner:Hello Rebecca, Thank you for your 5 star google review about Levi and Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Duluth Minnesota! He is a professional chimney inspector and patient and thorough on fireplaces and woodstoves! Thank you! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
worked with Stephen @ midtown chimney sweeps several times.
he's very knowledgeable and professional. highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you Eric for sharing about your chimney sweep and positive experience with good O'l Stephen! Stephen is our local guro for anything Gas Fireplace installation or repair related from pilot assemblies to cleaning the white stuff off the glass from Centennial to Arvada, Stephen is the fireplace service man! Thank you! Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team!
Excellent service and very professional. We won’t use anyone else.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your positive 5 star review on our excellent service and professional service on your New Jersey chimney and fireplace! We love to service wood, pellet, and install wood burning stoves and inserts around the state of New Jersey for satisfied customers! Thank you! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Sweeps team
Bryon with Midtown Chimney Fireplace Store in Conifer is a joy to speak with! I called him on behalf of my clients with some questions, and not only did he answer them, but also gave me some suggestions for my buyers to consider when they replace their wood burning stove with a gas stove in the near future. What I also appreciated is that I did not need to leave a voicemail and wait for someone to call me back, which seems to happen more frequently these days. Bryon is incredibly friendly and professional. I highly recommend Midtown Chimney Fireplace Store!
Response from the owner:Thank you June for your kind words about our pellet stove fireplace store in the Evergreen / Conifer area where we sell gas stove stoves and wood stoves! Thank you!! Byron and the team!
We used Midtown, Levi, for inspection and deep clean of our woodburning system. Great job cleaning and repair. Will do again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback on Levi in the Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Duluth area! He is a go-to techncian on the topic of wood burning systems, and your review means alot! Thank you! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Sweeps team
Omaha; inspection and cleaning of gas fireplace and other questions. Easy to schedule. Courteous, knowledgeable, efficient.
Response from the owner:Thank you for having us investigate your Omaha Nebraska gas fireplace and answer your questions! Your review is helpful for us to improve and share what we do and where do it! Thank you! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
Professional, knowledgeable, and the work was done quickly. I met with a lot of companies to get quotes, and Marcus easily stood out as someone I trusted to get the work done. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Marcus is the man about town in the greater Tacoma area in Washington! Thank you for having us out to inspect and sweep your chimney in Washington! All the best! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
Excellent service from this location. I'm in the process of selling my home and just had fresh paint and carpet in the house. Mike was insanely careful to get my fireplaces and chimneys inspected and cleaned without leaving a molecule of ash or dust anywhere. Can't recommend them enough!
Response from the owner:Mike is a great chimney sweep and careful fireplace and chimney inspection master doing chimney cleaning from Denver to Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, Colorado! Thank you! All the best! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
I recently had the pleasure of working with Midtown Chimney to install a new crown and custom copper caps. Michael and his team did an outstanding job, going above and beyond to listen to my goals and ensure every detail of the final product was absolutely perfect. The entire experience exceeded my expectations, and I am truly grateful for their exceptional work.
Response from the owner:Thank you Simon for the 5 star review of our amazing copper cap and concrete chimney crown up team in Parker, Elizabeth, Lonetree and Kiowa- Mike and Steven! Thank you for having us serbvice your fireplace in the South Metro area! -Byron and the Midtown Chimney Team
I was having issues getting my Jotul gas fireplace to light. I called Midtown to see about having them look at it. Instead of jumping on an opportunity to hit me up for a service charge Byron took the time to explain what the issue was and gave great advice on how I could fix it myself saving me $$$!
I very much appreciate his honesty and help!
If I'm ever in the need of any fireplace or chimney needs Midtown will be my first call!
Response from the owner:Thank you Ryan for sharing about your experience with the Midtown chimney sweeps gas fireplace repair team in Boulder Colorado. We also serve Evergreen Colorado and the greater Denver Metro for chimney sweeping and gas fireplace repair!

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