We Have Been Providing The Best Chimney Sweep Service For Over 25 Years. Our Technicians Provide Detailed Chimney Inspection Reports.
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Raymond Gessner founded A Step In Time in 1998 to bring code-compliant, no-pressure chimney and home safety service to homeowners. Nearly three decades later, our certified technicians still show up with the same standard: clear reports, honest recommendations, and work you can trust.
Fast, reliable, and professional solutions to keep your chimney safe and efficient.
Professional chimney sweeps ensure your chimney is free from any creosote or other accumulation.
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Ensure the safety of your home with our Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 chimney inspections.
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Is your chimney showing signs of repair? Our highly skilled chimney technicians are here to fix everything.
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Have a cracked chimney liner? We have professional technicians to ensure proper installation of a new one.
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Woodstove inserts are constructed out of cast iron and are placed inside the opening of the existing masonry fireplace.
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Clogged dryer vents can be a hazard for house fires, so cleaning your dryer vents every 6 months and should never be ignored due to the risk of fire.
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A freestanding wood stove is slightly challenging to clean. The pipes that are connected to the top of the freestanding.
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Our stainless steel chimney liners are very effective as a heat insulator if they experience a chimney fire.
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Chimney Sweeps geotechnical and structural engineering inspection and designs are a perfect fit to offer advice to everyday homeowners.
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Every technician is CSIA certified and continuously trained.
Upfront quotes before any work begins. No hidden fees.
Prompt scheduling and reliable arrival windows.
Dust-free industrial vacuums and HD video cameras.
We aren't finished until your chimney is perfect.
Local professionals who care about your community.
""The most professional chimney service I've ever used. They left the house cleaner than they found it.""
Honest rates with no hidden fees. Get quality service at fair prices.
Dryer Vent cleaning for 15 foot run (depending upon the distance from the dryer to the outside vent)
Know MoreWatch how we transform a dirty, unsafe chimney into a clean, efficient, and safe one — step by step.
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Keep your home safe and your chimney in perfect condition.
