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Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance
Fireplace Installation
Chimney Repair
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Phone: (515)-414-3700
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8AM–8PM
Tuesday: 8AM–8PM
Wednesday: 8AM–8PM
Thursday: 8AM–8PM
Friday: 8AM–8PM
Saturday: 11AM–3PM

Sunday: Closed

Service Areas
  • Des Moines, IA

Being right in America’s heartland, residents of Des Moines like you experience the full range of seasons, including bitterly cold winters. We at Midtown Chimney Sweeps recognize how much your fireplace means to you when the snow and chilly winds arrive. You can count on us to thoroughly sweep and maintain not only fireplaces and chimneys, but also heating stoves. That way, you’re bound to be safe and warm as you get cozy next to your hearth. 

Fireplace and Chimney Cleaners of Des Moines, Iowa

Why Is Chimney Cleaning Important?

While you burn wood in your fireplace, creosote (or “soot”) accumulates in the flue. If it gets thick enough, that substance can become ignited, which would result in a chimney fire. Spare yourself from the risk by arranging to have someone regularly perform chimney sweeping at your residence.

What Code Is There for Chimney Inspections?

Similar regulations have been put in place by both the National Fireplace Protection Association and the manufacturers of fireplaces and stoves.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizes 3 levels of fireplace and chimney inspections. The three inspection levels increase in their thoroughness as the numbers increase; for example, Level II inspections are more involved than a Level I inspection, and Level III is more involved than a Level II chimney inspection. The following are brief descriptions of the different types of fireplace and chimney inspections that all Qualified Chimney Professionals offer.

Level I Chimney Inspection

This is your annual chimney inspection performed with every chimney sweep. Level 1 inspections satisfy the annual inspection requirement per NFPA 14.2. It is a thorough visual scan of all readily accessible portions of the chimney, appliance and connector pipes. These requirements are clearly stated in NFPA 14.2 “Annual Inspection. Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year per the requirements of Section 15.2.”Our courteous scheduling center is ready to provide you an emailed quote for the price of your annual chimney inspection. When you call in or email us, make sure you mention how your heard about us!

Level II Chimney Inspection

This is required by the NFPA 211 for new homeowners as well as property managers (when property ownership changes) and realtors doing escrow or home sale contracts. Our friendly office staff will quote you a price over the phone for a Level II chimney inspection. Make sure to have your promo code or coupon ready if you have one!

Level III Chimney Inspection

This is the most invasive chimney inspection recognized by the NFPA 211. It requires the removal of bricks, drywall, or other building materials in order to allow the technician to gain access to the area that needs inspection.

Water Protection for Chimneys

Our heavy summer Iowa rain can cause rust on top of factory-built chimneys. The rust will eventually cause a hole in the chase cover. The rain will enter the hidden wood structure, thereby rotting the wood and rusting out the top of the firebox of a pre-built fireplace. This can happen to either gas fireplace chimney chases and chimney tops, or wood-burning fireplace chimney caps. If you have a leak, or suspect one, we can probably repair or replace it.

Chimney and Fireplace Repairs

Here is what we can do to help prevent water leaks on masonry fireplaces or chimneys:

Crown Coat If your chimney develops a leak, then it can be a major cause of concern because of rotting problems, as well as corrosion. Melting snow and heavy rains can provide a real challenge to all chimney types, creating chimney leaks.

Chimney Saver – Applied to the side-wall of your brick chimney, this will resist water penetration and degradation.

Flash Seal – This powerful rubberized compound paints on around the flashing joint on your roof and protects the leaky point on the flashing around the chimney.

Maintaining the Dryer Vents of Des Moines, Iowa

Why Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Important in Des Moines?

Lots of debris, such as lint and pet hair, are blown out of your dryer and into the dryer vent every time you run the appliance. This buildup of lint, combined with high electrical heat, can cause a fire if not cleaned out or inspected regularly.

How Often Should the Dryer Vent Be Cleaned?

Your dryer vent should be cleaned once a year. The area surrounding the vent and all the hook-ups should be examined for damage every 6 months. Tiny holes may happen over time in the flexible connector behind the dryer, causing dust or monoxide to enter the residence. Plastic flexible connectors are not code and must be replaced with semi-rigid aluminum or a similar type of UL-Listed flex product.

Des Moines, Iowa can see its share of cold temperatures. Let the experts at Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Des Moines keep your wood-burning fireplace, gas-burning fireplace, wood-burning stove, pellet stove, and dryer vent in excellent shape!

Glad to Serve the Following Locations

We at Midtown proudly extend our services to Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Adel, De Soto, Prairie City, Granger, and many more towns of Iowa!

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Midtown Chimney Sweeps is rated 4.9/5.0

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Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, Kailey! Take care! :)-The Midtown Chimney Team🎩
Very satisfied with the work they have done sweeping and inspecting my chimney. They also helped diagnose an issue with a leak in my roof and provided recommendations on preventing birds from building nests in our dryer vent. Very helpful!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Dan, for sharing your experience! We are so happy to provide excellent service and we truly value your business and are so happy to help! Thank you! Please take care :)- The Midtown Chimney Team🎩
The chimney sweeps we worked with were thorough, professional, and compassionate. Highly recommend this service!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your 5 star review Michael and sharing your experience! We truly value your business and appreciate your recommendation!! Please connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you! Have a lovely holiday!- The Midtown Chimney Team🎩
My wife and I had storm damage, which affected our fireplace. Jake came out and did an amazing job.First, we were impressed by his professionalism and respect for our home.Second, he was honest and very knowledgeable about the issues we had from the situation.Last, Jake provided information on what to do consider going forward so we could decide.Very great service. Great technician. It is good this day and age to deal with honest people. Thank you.
Very quick and thorough! Working with an old fireplace can present challenges and these guys worked to provide multiple options for us!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Hailey! We are so happy to be of service and provide options that work for you! We value your business and time and we look forward to connecting again in the future if anything else is ever needed, thank you! :) Please have a lovely holiday season!- The Midtown Chimney Team🎩
Fast and friendly service.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Jennifer! We truly value your business and time spend sharing your experience! Please don't hesitate to connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you! Have a great holiday season :)- The Midtown Chimney Team🎩
Jake was great! Highly recommended!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Christy, for sharing your experience and leaving a 5 star review! Jake is one of the best and we will be sure to share this with him! We appreciate your business and time and please don't hesitate to connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you! :)- The Midtown Chimney Team
First time having the chimney cleaned. Wasn’t sure what to expect. Jake explained the process in detail. Thorough inspection done. His cleaning process is amazing. No ash dust left anywhere. The glass doors have never liked so good. HIGHLY recommend this company!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Mary Anne, for sharing this awesome experience with Jake! He is a true master of his craft and we will be sure to share this with him! We value your business and your recommendation, thank you!! Please connect with us again in the future if anything else is ever needed :) - The Midtown Chimney Team
Professional and answered all of my questions. Plan to use their services again in the future.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for sharing your experience and continued business with us, Derek and Pamela! We value your time and appreciate your recommendation :) Thank you so much and we look forward to connecting again in the future!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Jake was fantastic! It was quick and easy. Highly recommend them for your chimney cleaning needs!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Dustin! Jake is a true professional and one of the best in our industry, we will be sure to share this with him! We value your business and recommendation, please don't hesitate to connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Karri, thank you so much for the 5 star rating!! We truly appreciate you and please connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Excellent service, would highly recommend! Very thorough in explaining everything and in keeping us updated and left everything nice and clean. Thank you!
Response from the owner: Thank you Casey! We appreciate this 5 star review and sharing your experience with us! Please don't hesitate to connect with us again if anything else is ever needed, thank you!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Jake was able to come early to clean our wood burning fireplace. Explained his work and kept the area clean and tidy during the process. Got a reminder text and an email report. Great service!
Response from the owner: Thank you for this great 5 star review, Sean!! We value your feedback, and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience using our company with us. Jake is amazing and a true professional. He does fantastic work, so we're happy to know that he provided you top notch service. Please connect with us again next season. All the best!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 star rating, Teresa! Please contact us again next season!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 star rating, Matt!! We really appreciate it. Connect with us again next season!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Prompt, quality service
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 star review, Shawn! We appreciate your business and feedback. Contact us again for next season!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Jake did a wonderful job, answered all of my questions, put up with my very full house of children, and certified that my potbellied stove is good for Santa!!! 😉 I highly recommend midtown chimney sweeps!
Response from the owner: Hi, Abigail! Thank you so much for this fantastic 5 star review and recommendation!! We're so glad you had such a great experience using our company. We love reading reviews like these, and we'll be sure to pass this one along to Jake as well. He really is a true pro and does awesome work! So it's not surprise he has your stove and chimney ready for Santa. As we definitely wouldn't want Santa to get the "flue" or become a "crisp Kringle." ;)Contact us next season as we look forward to servicing you! Thanks again!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Jake was very professional, knowledgeable and kept things clean! All around good guy! Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Jim & Shellie, thank you for much for your kind words and this great 5 star review and recommendation! We're so glad to hear Jake provided you with top notch service. He really is a true professional. Let us know if you need anything else, otherwise, we look forward to seeing you again next season for you annual inspection!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star rating, Mary Lou! We do appreciate your business. Contact us again in the future!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Great service by Jake - prompt, courteous and professional top to bottom of the stack.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the review and rating, Danny! Jake is the best, and we're glad he did a great job for you. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again in the future!-Midtown Sweeps Team
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5-star review, Brent! -Midtown Sweeps Team
Quick and efficient service provided by Jake. Personable, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Doug. We hope to hear from you next year. All the best!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, Nicolette!-The Midtown Chimney Team
Jake was excellent and provided a really good honest assessment of our fireplace. He was very courteous and professional!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words and 5 star review, Brian! We look forward to hearing from you soon!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, Christine!-The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, Anthony!-The Midtown Chimney Team
Very personable. I appreciated they followed COVID protocol! Would highly recommend Jake
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 star review and recommendation, Sarah!-The Midtown Chimney Team
The technician called to let me know he might be late and then texted to let me know when he was on the way. I appreciate the communication. Thorough job, looked great when he was finished.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the recommendation, Sonia! We always do our best to have a strong line of communication with our customers. We are so appreciative of your business and your kind words.- The Midtown Chimney Team
Tech was very courteous, thorough, and kept us in the loop through the whole process
Response from the owner: Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, Aaron!-The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 Star Review!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 Star Review!- The Midtown Chimney Team
Tech (Jake D) was friendly, fast, courteous, answered all my questions, and overall did a great job. I especially like that the invoice included before and after pictures of the services. Will definitely use this company again. A+
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 Star Review, Brian! We're glad you had such a great experience with Jake. Please contact us again in the future.- The Midtown Chimney Team