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HeatShield chimney liner repair restores a damaged clay tile flue from the inside with a cerfractory sealant, so you keep your chimney and skip the demolition. We are HeatShield certified, and every flue is scanned on camera before and after.
BBB A+ accreditedAngi Super Service Award, 2019 to 20254.9 stars, 363 Google reviews
Professional. Certified. Trusted.
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
HeatShield is a family of three flue repair systems built on cerfractory technology, a ceramic and refractory blend that bonds to clay tile and takes flue temperatures. Which one you need depends on what the camera shows.
Why it matters
Clay tile liners were the Northeast Ohio standard for most of the twentieth century. They do fine until the mortar between them washes out or a hot fire cracks them, and then the flue is open to the wall.
NFPA 211 requires a flue liner to be continuous and free of cracks, gaps and open joints before the chimney is used. A single missing mortar joint is enough to fail an inspection.
Source: NFPA 211CSIA explains that clay tile cannot absorb rapid heat rise evenly, so a single chimney fire can crack tiles through thermal shock. Many flues we repair have one old fire in their history.
Source: Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaThe HeatShield CeCure Sleeve relining system is listed to UL 1777, the standard applied to stainless steel liners. That listing is what building officials and insurers want.
Source: UL 1777 and HeatShield product listingWarning signs
HeatShield is the fix for one kind of damage: a clay liner that is mostly intact but no longer sealed. Here is how it shows up.
On camera, dark horizontal lines every two feet are open joints where mortar washed out. This is the classic Joint Repair job.
Fine cracks that have not shifted the tile are sealed by Resurfacing or bridged by a CeCure Sleeve, depending on depth.
Smoke reaching another room is escaping the flue through gaps and moving through the chase. Sealing the joints closes that path.
Black streaks bleeding through mortar joints outside or in the attic mean flue gases are getting past the liner.
After a fire, tiles crack from thermal shock but often stay in place. If the structure is sound, a sleeve restores the flue without rebuilding.
One of the most common lines in a Level 2 report at a Cleveland area home sale. HeatShield turns it into a repaired, documented flue quickly.
Gaps and rough joints disturb the draft. Restoring a smooth, sealed flue surface often brings the draw back.
Sandy debris behind the damper is joint mortar falling out from between the flue tiles above.
How it works
A Level 2 camera inspection records the flue. The technician measures the flue, marks each joint or crack and confirms the chimney is structurally sound.
The flue is swept and any glaze is removed. Clean tile is what the cerfractory sealant bonds to, so this step is not rushed.
A custom foam plug is lowered below the damage and drawn up on a winch, pressing sealant into each joint or laying down a resurfacing coat. For a CeCure Sleeve, the plug presses the sleeve to the tile.
After the sealant cures, a second camera pass confirms every joint is filled and the surface is continuous. You receive before and after footage and the written report.
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
HeatShield is applied blind, inside a flue nobody can see without a camera. Certification, patience and documentation are the difference between a repair and a coating that flakes off in two seasons.
| What matters | Green and Clean | Typical coupon service |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | HeatShield certified, CSIA certified | No manufacturer training |
| Diagnosis | Level 2 camera scan you can watch | Flashlight from the firebox |
| When stainless fits better | We say so and quote it | Sells whatever is on the truck |
| Proof | Before and after video, written report | Verbal assurance |
Pricing
Three things decide the estimate, none of them a mystery once the camera has been up the flue, and you get a firm written price before any work starts.
Joint Repair on a few open joints is the lightest job. Resurfacing coats the full flue and uses more material. A CeCure Sleeve is a full relining system and is priced like one.
A 20 foot flue with light soot and a 35 foot flue with glaze that must come off first are different days. Cleaning and prep are their own line.
Pulling a wood stove insert, working around a sharp offset or a chimney with no roof access adds labor. Multi flue chimneys are priced per flue.
We scan the flue, confirm whether HeatShield fits and get you a written scope quickly so the sale stays on track. Smoke in the house or a suspected chimney fire? Use the emergency line, answered 24/7.
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Service areas
Our crews leave Mentor on the Lake for Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Medina and Lorain counties every day. Enter your city to confirm coverage.
FAQ
A cerfractory flue sealant, a blend of ceramic and refractory materials, applied from inside the flue to fill joints, resurface tile or bond a repair sleeve. It restores a clay liner without tearing out the chimney or downsizing the flue.
Neither wins every case. HeatShield suits a sound clay liner with gaps or minor cracks and keeps the full flue size. Stainless steel is the answer when tiles are broken or missing or the flue is the wrong size for the appliance. We install both and let the camera decide.
Most Joint Repair and Resurfacing jobs are finished in a single visit. The sealant needs a cure period before the first fire, and the technician gives you that timing in writing with the after scan.
Yes, when the clay liner is sound and the flue size suits the appliance. Oversized flues on gas furnaces usually do better with a correctly sized stainless liner, and we tell you which case you have.
Yes. The CeCure Sleeve is listed to UL 1777, and every job comes with before and after video and a written report. Cleveland area home inspectors and adjusters see our reports regularly.
Often. If the tiles cracked but the structure is sound, a CeCure Sleeve or resurfacing can restore a continuous flue. If tiles have shifted or collapsed, stainless steel is the honest answer, and the scan shows which.
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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