Chimney sweep in Savage, MN from the old Highway 13 downtown to the 1990s subdivisions
Savage grew in two chapters: a river-and-railroad town in the 1800s, and a fast-growing suburb from the 1980s on. Brickstone Chimney Sweep drives about 17 miles from Chanhassen to service gas fireplaces, sweep chimneys and fix caps in both. Call and tell us which one you live in.
What should I know about a fireplace in a Savage home from the growth years?
Homes of that age often have a gas or factory-built fireplace, and parts on units that age can start to wear. A yearly check keeps them running.
After Highway 13 was upgraded, Savage grew quickly through the 1980s and 1990s.
Common issues are a pilot that will not stay lit, a unit that shuts off after a few minutes, and a rusted cover or cap on top. We clean, test and replace the small parts that fail. See gas fireplace repair for the full visit.
If a gas fireplace smells of gas at startup, leave the house and call your gas company or 911 from outside first.
My house is near the old downtown. Is the chimney a repair job?
It might be. Start with a look at the cap, the top courses of brick and the flue lining.
Savage was first called Hamilton and became Savage in 1904. Its downtown is a stretch of late-1800s buildings along Highway 13. Older houses nearby may have chimneys that were capped with a board, topped with a tilted cap or left open for years.
We inspect first. See chimney inspection. Then we repair what the chimney needs, from a new cap to tuckpointing and crown work.
What happens when the chimney sweep arrives at a Savage home?
We start at the fireplace, work up the flue and finish on the roofline, then tell you what we found.
For a sweep, we protect the floor, brush the firebox and flue, and look at the damper and cap. For a gas fireplace, we open the unit, clean the burner and test the ignition. If a repair is needed, we explain it in plain words before we start. Call, and we will find a time that fits your week.
Do homes near Murphy-Hanrehan or the river refuge need a screened cap?
Yes. Woods and wetlands bring squirrels, birds and raccoons that look for a flue to settle in.
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge lie inside the city limits, and plenty of Savage lots back up to open green space. A screened cap keeps wildlife out of the flue and leaves out of the firebox. If an animal is already inside, we remove it and clean up before capping.
Savage chimney questions
Do I need a permit for a fire pit in Savage?
The city handles recreational fire permits online through its Community Connect portal, run by the Savage Fire Department. Check the portal for the current rules before you light a fire pit.
Can I burn leaves in my backyard fire in Savage?
Recreational fire permits cover clean, dry wood. Leaves, grass and trash are off the list. Our job is your chimney and fireplace, and the city decides the yard.
Do you service gas fireplaces in Savage subdivisions?
Yes. We service gas fireplaces and inserts throughout Savage.
Do you sweep chimneys near the Minnesota River?
Yes. We sweep and inspect chimneys in every part of Savage, including homes near the river.
How far is Savage from your Chanhassen base?
About 17 road miles.
My chimney has a board over the top. What should I do?
Call us. A board does not replace a cap, and it can trap moisture. We inspect the flue and fit a proper cap.
Do you also work in Prior Lake and Shakopee?
Yes. See our Prior Lake and Shakopee pages.
Map of Savage, MN
Savage and the neighborhoods around it are all part of our area.
Services in Savage
- Chimney sweeping
- Chimney inspection
- Chimney repair
- Gas fireplace repair
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Chimney caps
- Chimney liners
- Chimney leak repair
Minnesota River valley and the southwest metro
Further reading
Map of Savage, MN
Savage and the neighborhoods around it are all part of our area.
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
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