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With over 30 years of chimney sweeping experience, Sootmaster of Callaway is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system.

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What To Expect

Here at Sootmaster Chimney Sweeps of Callaway, Florida, your satisfaction is our priority. We have spent the last 30 years perfecting our craft and earning a great reputation with those we have had the pleasure of meeting. At Sootmaster, we hold our technicians to the highest standard of training and certification, and we use the best equipment. It is for these reasons we offer 10-year warranties on most of our services. To find out which services or to schedule a warranty appointment, call us at (850) 712-3470.

Why Choose Us

As we have mentioned before, you are the number one priority here at Sootmaster of Callaway. We value your experience with us more than anything, which is why we have the most respectful and knowledgeable team. Because we do not want to be the cause of any problems for you, we do our best to give you fair pricing for the quality we provide. We promise to provide the best quality service and customer interaction because we have the best people for it. Give us a call at (850) 712-3470 and we would love to speak to you more and see what we can do for you!

Sweeps & Inspections

Sootmaster Chimney Sweeps of Callaway Florida offers professional chimney sweeping services as well as quality inspections. Learn more about our sweeps and inspections, and trust in the Sootmaster.

Waterproofing & Repairs

Sootmaster of Callaway offers excellent waterproofing services and general masonry and prefab repairs. Call Sootmaster to schedule an appointment with our professionally trained technicians.

Custom Installations

Do you have a fireplace? Do you want one? Sootmaster also offers professional chimney and fireplace installation. Whether it be a masonry system (brick), or prefabricated (metal), Sootmaster has you covered.

Anatomy of a Chimney

by Patrick Buell | January 10, 2022 | Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, Chimney Cap, chimney inspection, Chimney Leaks, Chimney Smoke, Chimney Sweep, Parts of a Chimney | 0 Comments

When figuring out what the problem with your chimney is, you may be wondering, “What are these parts?” Well, you are not alone. Many people who own a fireplace do not know what different parts of their chimney and such are. This is important to know as a homeowner. Here we will discuss the many different pieces involved in making your fireplace work safely and efficiently! What are the parts of the chimney? Surprisingly, the chimney has many different parts. All of these are important to the functioning of the fireplace. They work together in harmony to draw out the smoke to prevent your home from filling with smoke. These are as follows: Chimney flue Chimney liner Chimney cap Chimney flashing Chimney crown Damper Smoke chamber These are all important to the functioning of the fireplace and ensuring the proper functioning of them is crucial to the maintenance of your home. What is the purpose of a flue? A chimney flue is the area of passage of the smoke exiting the chimney. This is...

Making Your Very Own Chimney Soot Cleaner

by Patrick Buell | December 21, 2018 | Chimney Sweep | 0 Comments

A buildup of soot inside your fireplace chimney is something that needs your attention to avoid a host of problems. These include inefficient heating, polluting fumes wafting into your home, and the risk of a house fire. Therefore, it makes eminent sense for you to remove the soot in a timely and regular fashion. The best way to do that would be to requisition the services of a professional chimney soot cleaner like Sootmaster. They possess the technical skills and experience to carry out a thorough cleaning job. However, you can carry out the cleaning yourself if you wish, but you have to ensure that you do a good job of it, or you may end up with a less than satisfactory job. Creating Your Own Chimney Soot Cleaner It is not impossible to remove soot deposits from your chimney yourself, but you have to be able to do it the right way. Here’s how you can create your own chimney soot cleaner. In fact, there are several ways you can do that. A couple of examples are given below....

What the Best Type of Chimney?

by Patrick Buell | October 29, 2021 | Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, Chimney Cap, Parts of a Chimney | 0 Comments

There are many types of chimneys that I have yet to talk about and their differences. Three of which people may typically think of when thinking of fireplace, masonry chimneys, metal chimneys, and prefabricated chimneys. However, stove chimneys are their breed, and within each of the categories are subcategories. At its base, all a chimney is a tube up from the box to let out dangerous and possibly harmful fumes. This tube can be called the flue, and the place where the fire is lit is the firebox/fireplace or stove/oven/kiln. The bit extended from the bottom of said part is the hearth when applicable. That’s what Hestia is the Goddess of, as the hearth is often symbolic of the entire home. Masonry Chimneys Masonry chimneys are the most complex and, in some eyes, “the standard chimney,” with the flue being hooked after it passes the lintel. The first thing that may be seen is the chimney damper (Click here to learn more), provided it is a throat damper. Should it be a...

Tips on Winter Fireplace Chimney Sweeps

by Patrick Buell | January 2, 2019 | Chimney Sweep, Smokey Fireplace | 0 Comments

The warmth of a lively, sparkling, and crackling fire is what everyone looks forward to during the winter season. If you have a fireplace that can withstand enough heat and a chimney to boot, you are lucky. But this dream sequence could quickly turn into a nightmare if you do not use the services of a professional fireplace chimney sweep. Short of that, there are some other things you can do to ensure your fire is safe and satisfying. Here are some tips for that. Tips to Maximize the Efficiency and Lifespan of Your Fireplace and Chimney Use Well-seasoned Wood Well-seasoned wood means it was cut and given time to dry. Softwood like pine can take an average of six months to dry while hardwood like oak can take up to two years. Do not burn wood that is not seasoned. Unseasoned wood leads to creosote buildup that makes the chimney susceptible to chimney fires. Creosote can also lead to chimney obstruction. Green or wet wood may also lead to particle pollution that can cause allergy and...

4 Main Types of Fireplaces

by Patrick Buell | December 19, 2018 | Chimney Sweep | 0 Comments

Fireplaces have become the most valuable and influential element of your home when you want to feel ease and comfort during the cold weather months. No matter what is the size of your house, there will always a particular type of fireplace that will suit you perfectly. It is more likely to become a must-have item for every millennial buyer. Whether you already have a fire in your house or you are looking for one, it is essential to know that there are different types of fireplaces stove out there. It not only makes your home warm but also enhances the beauty of your place. There are many types of fireplaces in the market, but some main fireplaces are following. Therefore you can view them and select which suits you according to your place and conditions. Types of Fireplaces There are many types of fireplaces present in this era of technology. The following four types of fireplaces are popular among the customers because of their uniqueness and the convenience of sweep or cleaning. ...

What Exactly do we do so Well?

by Patrick Buell | July 26, 2021 | Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, chimney inspection, Chimney Sweep | 0 Comments

So you are looking to get your chimney swept… What exactly should you expect? A huge mess? A two-hour drag? Something quick and easy that you don’t have to pay too much mind? The Visit Likely the sweep will first come to check and prepare the area for sweeping. They they proceed to clean out the chimney of any residue left from use, as well as water and possibly animal debris. Then a quick and procedure primarily based on inspecting the chimney for any issues before informing the customer of any repairs they may need done. The average chimney sweep should take around an hour, though a longer slot may be scheduled just in case something goes wrong or the chimney just needs that extra time to get cleaned out. When the visit is done however, everything should be cleaned up and you should not be able to even tell that a chimney sweep was there. The Tools of the Trade Sadly there is likely to be a mess if you use your chimney and only get it swept once per year. However, there...

Need to Inspect the Chimney.

by Patrick Buell | August 4, 2021 | chimney inspection, Chimney Sweep, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I don’t need a chimney sweep because I don’t use my fireplace or my chimney. Well, I’m sorry to be the one to inform you; that’s WRONG! It is most probable that you use your chimney, and there are many reasons that even if you genuinely don’t, you should get it inspected. That’s right, even if you don’t use the actual fireplace itself or a stove connected to it, it’s more than likely the chimney or lack thereof is aiding in your home. So what is using my chimney?! The house, in most basic terms, is the utilizer of the chimney. This time we aren’t talking about aesthetics of land value. No, there is a specific group of objects that use a chimney beside the fireplace. Gas-fueled heaters, from boilers to water heaters, and furnaces to room heaters, if it generates heat from the Earth’s air, then it’s a gas heater. Of course, you may have electric heaters, but gas is all the rage. It’s cleaner for the environment,...

How to Locate a Local Chimney Cleaner

by Patrick Buell | January 16, 2019 | Chimney Sweep | 0 Comments

Chimneys have become an essential part of the house. It has become important to sweep them to increase efficiency and to extend the life of the chimney. So there is a need to find a special local chimney cleaner for the sweep of your chimney. There are many chimney cleaners who offer chimney cleaning services in the area but how do you choose the best one? Instructions to Find the Best local Chimney Cleaner There are many websites that have been created to make finding a local chimney cleaner much easier. These websites include a comprehensive list of local chimney cleaners who have completed training, have the latest equipment, and carry reviews of their work. They also provide a search bar to find a local chimney cleaner in your area. You can filter the chimney cleaners according to that selections; zip code and distance in the mile. In addition, some websites provide a filter process according to the work they do or the type of fireplace. The more the client uses this free service...

What Can The Chimney Sweeper Do For You?

by Patrick Buell | December 14, 2018 | Chimney Sweep, chimney inspection | 0 Comments

The chimney sweeper also known as the chimney sweep can do a lot for you. They can sweep your fireplace, chimney and flue clean of dangerous soot, creosote and glaze, thereby minimizing the possibility of a house fire as well as seepage of noxious fumes into your home. In any case, an annual chimney inspection and chimney sweep are mandatory and most people don’t possess the resources to be able to do that themselves. That is why you need the services of the chimney sweeper. They are highly trained in the business of chimney sweeping and possess the right credentials, in terms of their certifications, experience and testimonials. Besides, they carry all the necessary modern tools to help them carry out a thorough job. The chimney sweeper will not just do a thorough job of cleaning your fireplace chimney and the flue but will do it in such a professional manner that there will be no mess created during the cleaning. Besides, highly professional chimney sweeps like SootMaster will be...

Chimney History

by Patrick Buell | September 1, 2020 | Chimney History | 0 Comments

In early history, fires were implicit fire pits in the focal point of rooms to give warmth to structures and homes; however, the early Romans started utilizing chimneys to deliver heat and to cook inside. Ventilation happened when pastry kitchens introduced tubes in the dividers to allow smoke to go out. The earliest indications of real chimney use date to the thirteenth century in Italy yet wasn’t until the fifteenth and sixteenth century that they took on a cosmetic appeal with residents building large and tall structures that could make up for bigger homes and various chimneys. During this period, the requirement for chimney experts expanded. Coal developed in ubiquity as an elective fuel replacement for wood. Since coal left enormous clingy stores of buildup on the dividers of the chimney and vent, the requirement for more successive cleaning of the chimney and pipes expanded. If not cleaned regularly, the buildup would start to block the flow of air up the smokestacks...

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm renting an apartment with a fireplace, is it my or my landlords’ responsibility to get my Fireplace cleaned?

This care responsibility should be listed in your lease. If you are not sure, call your landlord, let them know of your concern. A fireplace should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year if used regularly.

How much does a chimney sweep cost?

The smell is because of creosote deposits within the chimney, a natural byproduct of woodburning. The odor is sometimes worse during the summer when the humidity is high the air conditioning is turned on. A typical sweeping will help but usually won’t solve the smell completely. There are commercial chimney deodorants that work well, and plenty of people have good results with kitty litter or maybe baking soda set inside the fireplace. The real problem is that the air being drawn down the chimney, an indication of overall pressure problems within the house. Some make-up air should be introduced someplace else in the house. A good sealing and a top-mounted damper will reduce this air flow coming down the chimney.

What should I do about smoke coming out my fireplace?

Having smoke in your home is serious for your health and you belongings. Modern airtight homes can keep the fire from drawing enough air so It’ll draw air down the chimney and into your home. We can help troubleshoot these problems with you.

Can I clean my fireplace and chimney myself?

Trying to clean your chimney and fireplace yourself can be a very dirty, dangerous and time-consuming task. The tools our technicians use, cannot be bought at your local hardware store. A professional Chimney sweep can find damage that can cause even more problems later. A cleaning and inspection can usually be completed in under an hour, verses trying to tackle the job yourself, could take an entire weekend. Call us today, and schedule with pro.

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Nice people with great company. Answered the first ring in the office, came out that weekend, and fixed my leak the same day as inspection/cleaning. overall an A+ experience.

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We are experienced

We Have Over 30 Years of Experience in The Industry

With an ever-growing team, the experience of the Sootmaster company grows as well. For Over 30 years, Sootmaster has focused on perfecting their work on chimney and fireplace systems. We have many professionally trained technicians who are prepared and eager to assist you with any problem your chimney and fireplace might present, from standard sweeps to ground-up installations, Sootmaster’s expert technicians can get the job done.

Check Your Calendar

The National Fire Protection Association recommends having your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year. If you’ve gone a year or more without having your chimney checked out, it’s best to go ahead and make an appointment with your local chimney sweep. Experienced chimney technicians like the ones at Sootmaster will make sure your chimney is clean and working properly.

Fireplace Odors

Do you have unpleasant smells coming from your fireplace? It’s most likely due to a buildup of soot and creosote, which are byproducts of burning wood. Creosote can stick to the walls of your chimney and is the leading cause of chimney fires.

Black Spots on Fireplace Walls

Have you noticed a black, oily substance on the walls of your fireplace? This is a buildup of creosote and can be removed by a chimney technician. It is important to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires.

Weak Fires

If it’s difficult to start a fire in your fireplace, your chimney could be clogged. Poorly burning fires can also be a result of a malfunctioning damper. Both issues restrict the amount of oxygen that reaches your fire, stopping it from burning properly. These problems can be fixed by a knowledgeable chimney technician.

Animals In Your Chimney

Animals and animal nests can restrict the flow of air in your chimney or even catch fire. If you hear noises coming from your chimney or notice nests on top of it, call your local chimney sweep to have the animals safely removed.

5 Signs You Need Your Chimney Cleaned

Being a homeowner comes with a long to-do list. From home improvement projects to daily upkeep, there’s probably a lot on your mind when it comes to your home. However, the last thing that may come to mind is one of the most important: your chimney. Just like the rest of your home, your chimney and fireplace need regular cleaning and maintenance to work properly. Keeping your chimney clean is also the best way to prevent chimney fires. Look out for these five signs it’s time to have your chimney professionally cleaned.

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