Chimney sweep in Mound, MN for wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces that sat cold all summer
Brickstone cleans chimneys, wood stoves and fireplace inserts in Mound, about 12 miles from our base in Chanhassen. Call before the first cold week and we get your heat source ready.
How do you clean a wood stove or insert before the first fire?
We sweep the flue from the stove outlet up to the cap. Then we clean the stove body, the baffle and the door gasket area, and look over the glass. A stove that has run all winter collects creosote, a tar-like film that burns hot if it catches. Regular cleaning keeps that fuel out of the flue.
Inserts work the same way, except the flue is often a liner running up inside the old fireplace. We sweep that liner and check where it meets the insert, since that joint is where soot hides. See chimney sweeping for the full visit.
From Three Points to The Highlands, one call
Three Points, The Island, Shirley Hills, Grandview Boulevard and The Highlands are all part of our service area.
Near the water
Damp air and wind are hard on caps and the top courses of brick. Three Points and The Island sit right on the shore.
Older fireplaces
On established streets like Shirley Hills and Grandview Boulevard, an inspection tells you where each fireplace stands.
Snow and ice
Winter is hard on the flashing where chimney meets roof, in The Highlands and everywhere else. See chimney leak repair.
Does a house near Lake Langdon or Dutch Lake need a different chimney cap?
The cap is the same kind. What changes is how fast it wears. Mound has Lake Minnetonka on its eastern side, and also Lake Langdon, Dutch Lake, Black Lake, Saunders Lake and Seton Lake. Wherever the air is damp and the wind is steady, caps rust and fasteners work loose.
A stainless steel cap lasts longer than a painted one in that setting. If yours is rusting or leaning, look at chimney cap installation. Also glance at the crown below it for hairline cracks.
When should I book a chimney sweep before stove season in Mound?
Book the cleaning while the weather is mild, so the stove is ready before the first cold week. Burn only dry, seasoned wood. Check that the stove door seals and the glass is clear. If you smell smoke in the room when the stove is cold, mention it when you call.
Mound chimney and stove questions
Do you clean wood stoves and inserts in Mound?
Yes. We sweep the flue and clean the stove or insert itself. Tell us the make and when it was last cleaned.
How often does a Mound wood stove need cleaning?
Once a year for a stove you use through the winter. Heavy use can call for a check mid-season.
Is a recreational fire allowed in Mound?
The city says an ordinance allows residents to have recreational fires. Call Mound City Hall or the fire department for the current rules and burn bans.
Do you clean chimneys on lake lots in The Island and Shirley Hills?
Yes. We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys all around Mound.
How does lake dampness affect my chimney?
Brick stays wet longer, caps rust sooner and moss grows on the shaded face. An annual look keeps small wear small.
Is gas fireplace service part of a Mound visit too?
Yes. We service and repair gas fireplaces, logs and inserts.
How far is Mound from your base?
About 12 miles, up Highway 5 and over to Highway 7 and County Road 44. Call and we set a time.
Map of Mound, MN
Every neighborhood in Mound is on our route.
Further reading
Map of Mound, MN
Every neighborhood in Mound is on our route.
What you can count on
- 10 years in the chimney tradeSweeping, inspection and repair on brick and factory-built chimneys
- Licensed and insuredBrickstone Chimney Sweep is licensed and insured
- Open every day, 8 AM to 8 PMCall any day of the week to set a time
Further reading