Bloomington, MN
Chimney Services Built for Bloomington's Post-War Housing
CSIA certified chimney sweep, inspection, and relining in Bloomington. Fourth-generation crew serving East Bloomington, Oak Grove, and West Bloomington.
What we do here
Services in Bloomington
Chimney Sweep
$189 to $349
Full brush-and-vacuum cleaning of the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, with a written report on what came out.
Serving Bloomington
RankLocall Live Smoke
Mobile service across the Twin Cities metro. We work from a shop in Northeast Minneapolis and come to you; there is no showroom to visit.
twincities@heritagechimneymn.com
| Monday | 07:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30-16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00-13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Neighborhoods covered on this page
- East Bloomington
- Oak Grove
- West Bloomington
Chimney Work Matched to Bloomington's Housing
Bloomington's dominant housing era is 1950s-1960s. The configured median year built in Bloomington is 1962. Common local housing types include rambler, split-level. Post-war ramblers with short interior masonry chimneys serving a furnace and a water heater. The recurring job here is not the fireplace. It is an orphaned water heater venting into a flue sized for a furnace that has since been replaced with a high-efficiency unit that vents out the side wall.
That oversized flue cools the exhaust too quickly, moisture condenses on the tile, and the liner deteriorates from the inside. We reline those chimneys with properly sized stainless steel, restoring draft and stopping condensation damage. Heavy on orphaned-appliance relining after furnace replacements, light on wood-burning work.
Where We Work in Bloomington
The configured Bloomington service area includes East Bloomington, a named neighborhood or district. The configured Bloomington service area includes Oak Grove, a named neighborhood or district. The configured Bloomington service area includes West Bloomington, a named neighborhood or district. We schedule throughout the city, from the older housing stock near the airport to the split-levels west of Penn Avenue. Our vans carry the tools and liner material for same-visit repairs on most jobs.
Timing Your Chimney Service
A continental climate with long, dry, very cold winters and warm humid summers. Heating season runs from early October into late April. The first hard freeze usually lands in the second week of October. Book your inspection in September before the October rush. Masonry repairs need warm weather: mortar won't cure properly below 40°F, so we schedule tuckpointing and crown work from May through September. Emergency service runs all winter for blocked flues and draft failures.
Permits and Code Compliance
The configured permit process names The city building or mechanical inspections department for the municipality as its permitting authority. Relining and structural repairs typically require a permit; routine sweeping does not. We file the paperwork, coordinate inspections, and ensure every installation meets NFPA 211 standards. You receive documentation for your records and for any future home sale.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have my chimney swept in Bloomington?
Annual sweeping before the heating season is the baseline. If you burn wood regularly, inspect mid-season as well. Gas appliances need annual inspection even if they look clean; condensation damage happens out of sight inside the flue. Orphaned water heaters often need attention every year because the oversized flue accelerates liner deterioration. Schedule in September to avoid the October backlog.
What does an orphaned water heater mean for my chimney?
An orphaned water heater vents alone into a chimney flue that was originally sized for both the water heater and a furnace. After a high-efficiency furnace replacement that vents out the wall, the water heater's exhaust volume is too small to keep the oversized flue warm. Moisture condenses, tile cracks, and the liner fails. We reline with stainless steel sized for the appliance.
Do I need a permit to reline my chimney in Bloomington?
Most relining projects require a mechanical or building permit from the city inspections department. Routine sweeping does not. We handle the permit application, schedule the required inspections, and provide all documentation; the permit ensures your work meets NFPA 211 and local code, protects your home's resale value, and gives you a clear record of the repair.
Can you repair a cracked chimney crown?
Yes, but only during the warm months. Mortar and crown sealant need temperatures above 40°F to cure properly. We schedule crown repairs, tuckpointing, and other masonry work from May through September. A cracked crown lets water into the flue, so we often pair the repair with an inspection to check for freeze damage inside. Emergency temporary sealing is available in winter.
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