Business Details
33 Years
experience
Professional Chimney Cleaning & Repair Services in Ballwin, MO
Ash Wipers Chimney Sweep has been a trusted provider of comprehensive chimney services since 1993. As a family-owned and -operated business, we prioritize personalized service and long-term customer relationships. Our expertise spans chimney cleaning, inspections, repairs, and rebuilding, with a focus on safety and preventing fire hazards. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and maintain full liability and workers' compensation insurance for client protection. Our team employs specialized brushes, vacuums with HEPA filters, and heavy-duty drop cloths to ensure clean, efficient service. We offer written condition reports after inspections and address animal intrusion risks through humane removal and chimney cover installation.With over three decades of experience, we serve St. Louis and surrounding areas, operating year-round to meet all chimney maintenance needs. Our commitment to quality extends to masonry repairs, damper replacements, and flashing restoration, ensuring energy efficiency and structural integrity. We provide educational resources on chimney history and safety practices while maintaining modern standards of service. Available for consultations and emergency repairs, we emphasize transparency, customer education, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe fireplace use.
Services
Chimney Cleaning
Fireplace Inspection
Masonry Repairs
Animal Removal
Chimney Covers
Damper Replacement
Flashing Repairs
Creosote Removal
Water Sealing
Chimney Rebuilding
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1993 with three decades of specialized chimney experience
- BBB-accredited with full liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Offer complete chimney services from cleaning to full structural rebuilding
- Use HEPA-filter vacuums and protective coverings to prevent home contamination
- Provide written condition reports and preventative maintenance recommendations
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Chimney Cleaning
Professional chimney cleaning includes visual inspection and removal of flaky creosote deposits using specialized brushes and HEPA-filter vacuums. Heavy-duty drop cloths protect your home while we ensure complete soot removal from chimney systems. Written condition reports provided after each service to document chimney health and identify potential issues.
Animal Removal
Humane removal of animals from chimneys prevents fire hazards and carbon monoxide risks. We inspect and repair chimney covers to prevent future intrusions by birds, squirrels, raccoons, and bats. Our service includes flea/tick contamination prevention and structural protection measures for homeowner safety.
Masonry Repairs
Comprehensive masonry services address tuckpointing needs, water sealing, and complete chimney reconstruction. We repair firebox cracks and deteriorated mortar to prevent heat escape and structural fires. Flashing repairs stop water infiltration while maintaining chimney integrity and home safety standards.
Chimney Covers
Installation of heavy-duty chimney covers prevents water intrusion, animal entry, and debris accumulation. We evaluate existing covers for damage and replace when necessary to maintain chimney functionality. Covers reduce fire risks and prevent pest-related health hazards from nesting animals.
Damper Replacement
Damper repair and replacement services ensure proper chimney function and energy conservation. Malfunctioning dampers cause heat loss (20-30%) or dangerous backdrafts during fires. We install energy-efficient dampers that typically recoup costs through heating savings within one year of installation.
Questions
What services does Ash Wipers Chimney Sweep offer?
We provide chimney cleaning, inspections, masonry repairs, animal removal, damper replacements, and chimney cover installations for residential properties in the St. Louis area.
Are your technicians certified and insured?
Yes, we maintain full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Our team follows professional standards for chimney maintenance and safety protocols.
How often should chimneys be cleaned?
Annual inspections are recommended, with cleaning frequency depending on usage. Wood-burning fireplaces typically require more frequent maintenance than gas systems.
Do you offer emergency chimney services?
We provide standard business hours service Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. For urgent issues outside these hours, we recommend contacting local emergency services.
What areas do you service?
We serve Ballwin, St. Louis, and surrounding communities including Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and all listed St. Louis County locations.
