A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep clears the creosote, scans the flue on camera and shows you the footage before the season's first fire. Drop cloths, HEPA vacuum and a written report, every visit since 2016.
BBB A+ accreditedAngi Super Service Award, 2019 to 20254.9 stars, 363 Google reviews
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CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (Chimney Safety Institute of America), NFI Certified (National Fireplace Institute), NCSG Certified and Member (National Chimney Sweep Guild), Certified Chimney Professional (CCP credential of the National Chimney Sweep Guild), HeatShield Certified Installer (HeatShield chimney lining and flue repair system). Every badge opens the organization's own directory, where Green and Clean Home Services is listed.
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“David promptly responded to our request for inspection, called when he was en route, and arrived on time. He used a drone to examine the chimney exterior and a camera for the interior, provided a copy of the inspection video, and presented a range of options for prioritizing the repairs. Excellent value, highly recommend!”
“David was amazing! He cleaned our basement, family room, stairs, and upholstery. With a dog and 3 active kids we 110% notice the difference in our home. I can’t wait to schedule him regularly.”
“Amazing service. I’ve had my chimney swept and inspected three times and my air ducts cleaned. I will not go anywhere else. Professional, detailed, helpful and affordable! Hands down 12/10 recommend!”
“Extremely professional, fantastic work. Ducts and rugs were cleaned and both look brand new. Definitely recommend and the price can’t be beat.”
“Wonderful job! Service was right on time. Everything was explained very well step by step. Everything was cleaned up well upon finishing. Would recommend to others.”
“Green and Clean did a great job with our carpets and furniture! Even a few weeks later we couldn’t be happier with their fast, efficient, and thorough service.”
“David is efficient and does a great job. Very professional and we totally trust his work. I can highly recommend him.”
“Cleaned vent efficiently and quickly. Very personable. Would use again.”
633 reviews
Super Service Award winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
“David from Green and Clean was very prompt with a detailed estimate on repairing my in-law’s chimney. His crew came out and did a nice job of fixing the chimney by redoing the crown, tuck pointing and repairing damaged bricks. The chimney now looks great. Very satisfied.”
“David conducted a comprehensive analysis of the chimney issues and presented us with viable options for resolution. Highly recommended for individuals seeking expert assistance in such matters.”
“David was great. He explained every process. Did a thorough job cleaning and even used a drone to check the chimney. He even took the time to review the fireplace process.”
“Good job, got done properly and fast. The crew worked even late hours to complete and cleaned everything up when done.”
“David was phenomenal! Communication was fantastic, he was on time and extremely friendly. He did a fantastic job with the chimney sweeping and reviewed the video of his findings and spent time answering all of my questions.”
“I needed to have my chimney inspected in order to sell. David was knowledgeable, thorough and honest. He swept the chimney, inspected the roof and basement. All was good and clean. He is even pet friendly.”
“David is always a pleasure to work with! Our entire family goes to him and he always delivers quality work. We appreciate his honesty and the pride he takes in his work. He always shows us the before and after.”
“We needed to have a stove pipe reinstalled for a wood burning stove after it was blown off by a windstorm. Job was done quickly, and we are pleased with the work done.”
36 reviews, 5.0 average
Better Business Bureau accredited since March 2019.
“Service was great and quick! We needed carpet cleaning done as quickly as possible and we greatly appreciated getting an appointment without much notice.”
“Fantastic, very thorough and explained the process clearly. He worked quickly and was courteous and so friendly.”
“Responded immediately, came quickly, worked efficiently, and was upfront with the pricing. More than that, his work is high quality.”
“Super knowledgeable and explained things very thoroughly. Clear that he knows what he is doing. Very patient with all my questions.”
“Wonderful, professional and informative! We got to see the before and after. Nice job!”
“Very professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual to the appointment, and explained everything he was going to do.”
“Efficient, very polite and friendly. I highly recommend Green and Clean! He did a great job and was in and out.”
Neighborhood recommended
Recommended by neighbors across Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
“David cleaned our ducts and chimney and did a wonderful job.”
“David was great. He gave me options and got the job done quickly. Great service today.”
“Green and Clean. He is amazing. Well priced and impeccably done.”
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What is included
A chimney sweep is more than a brush on a rope. Our visit follows the NFPA 211 Level 1 checklist, so the flue gets cleaned and the whole system gets trained eyes.
Why it matters
Every wood fire leaves a tarry residue in the flue. In a Lake Erie winter the fireplace runs for months and that residue builds fast.
CSIA advises sweeping an open masonry fireplace at an eighth of an inch of sooty buildup, sooner if any glaze is present. Most wood burning homes in Lake and Geauga counties hit that mark every season.
Source: Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaIgnited creosote burns at around 2,000 degrees, hot enough to crack clay tile liners and reach the framing inches from the chimney.
Source: Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaNFPA 211 calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected at least once a year and cleaned when deposits are found. Even a rarely used flue collects nests and debris.
Source: NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning AppliancesWarning signs
No ladder needed to spot these. If two or more sound familiar, book before you light another fire.
Humid summer air pulls odor out of creosote. A strong smoky smell with no fire burning means plenty of fuel is sitting in the flue.
A partially blocked flue or a dirty smoke chamber cuts the draft. Smoke takes the easy way out, which is your living room.
Crunchy or tar like pieces falling onto the grate are creosote shedding off the flue walls. That is stage 2 buildup at minimum.
Look up with a flashlight. A hard, glossy coating is stage 3 creosote. It will not brush off and it burns hotter than anything else.
If the answer is a shrug, the flue has probably gone several seasons. Annual service is the standard no matter how few fires you burned.
Sellers rarely sweep before closing. Treat the fireplace as unknown until a certified sweep has cleaned it and put a camera down the flue.
A narrowed flue cannot pull air through the firebox. If kindling sulks and smoke lingers, buildup is choking the draft.
Nesting material is dry fuel and a blockage at the same time. It has to come out before the first fire of the season.
How it works
Pick a two hour window, seven days a week. Skip fires for 24 hours before so the firebox is cold. We bring the covers and cloths.
The opening is sealed and a HEPA vacuum runs throughout. Rods and the right brush head travel the full flue, then the smoke chamber and firebox are cleaned.
A flue camera records the cleaned interior tile by tile. Cracked tiles, open mortar joints and leftover glaze show up on the screen while you watch.
You get photos, video and a written summary before the van leaves. Any repairs are listed with a firm written price and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Before and after
Drag the slider. Real jobs by our technicians in Northeast Ohio.
BeforeAfterCrown rebuild and new cap
BeforeAfterThree flues capped
BeforeAfterRusted chase cover replaced in stainless
BeforeAfterHeatShield flue resurfacingOn video
Short clips from our technicians and customers across Northeast Ohio. Tap any clip to play it here.
Service walkthroughChimney sweep and video inspection
Why Green and Clean
The bait and switch sweep is a Cleveland tradition: a low advertised price gets a truck in the driveway, then a scary liner story turns into a big ticket. We built our service to be the opposite.
| What matters | Green and Clean | Typical coupon service |
|---|---|---|
| Who shows up | CSIA certified technician, background checked | Whoever is available that day |
| Camera scan | Included, video sent to you | Extra charge or not offered |
| Dust in the house | Sealed opening, HEPA vacuum, drop cloths | Shop vac and a tarp |
| Repair advice | Written, priced, backed by footage | Verbal, urgent, hard to verify |
Pricing
A clean gas flue in a Mentor ranch and a glazed wood flue in a three story Cleveland Heights double are different jobs. Three things move the estimate, and you get a firm written price before any work starts.
An open fireplace, a wood stove insert, a prefab unit and a furnace flue each need different tools and time. Multiple flues are priced per flue.
Loose soot brushes out in an hour. Stage 3 glaze needs rotary chains, sometimes a chemical treatment and a return visit. The camera tells us which before we quote.
Steep roofs, tall chimneys, a nest behind the damper or a cap that must come off add labor. Each is listed separately on the estimate.
Put the fire out, get everyone outside and call. A chimney fire is an emergency, and even a near miss deserves a camera scan before the next fire. The line is answered around the clock, with same day visits across Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
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Service areas
Based in Mentor on the Lake, on the road daily through Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Medina and Lorain counties. Type your city to see your nearest crew.
FAQ
Inspect every year and sweep whenever the technician finds an eighth of an inch of buildup. For a household that burns a few nights a week from November through March, that is once a season. Gas fireplaces still need the annual inspection because tiles crack and birds nest regardless of fuel.
People use the words interchangeably. This page covers the flue brushing plus the camera scan and Level 1 or 2 inspection. Our chimney cleaning page covers deeper creosote removal from the firebox, smoke chamber and glass doors.
Not when it is done right. We lay drop cloths from the door to the hearth, seal the opening and run a HEPA vacuum the entire time. Soot is captured at the source.
Yes. Cracked tiles and open mortar joints are invisible from the hearth and the roof. The scan takes minutes and is the only way to confirm the liner is intact. It is included, not an upsell.
Late spring through early fall. Schedules open up, the roof is dry and repairs get done before the heating season. October and November are our busiest weeks.
Yes. Inserts often have to be pulled to reach the liner, and older furnace flues in Cleveland, Lakewood and Parma collect soot and rust scale that restricts draft. Both are priced in the free estimate.
Free estimate
Tell us about your chimney, fireplace, ducts, dryer vent, carpet or upholstery and we will come back with straight answers and a firm price. No pressure, no upsell.
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