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Ultimate Chimney Sweep

Name: Ultimate Chimney Sweep
Address: Bellingham, MA, US
Telephone: +18004992726
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Full-Service Chimney Experts (liners, caps, dampers, masonry & more). Licensed & Insured Since 1993. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED We treat you like family!

Welcome to Ultimate Chimney Sweep, your trusted full-service chimney company with over 31 years of experience! We specialize in chimney cleanings, liners, caps, dampers, animal removals, and much more. Proudly servicing Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, we are a family-owned business dedicated to providing top-notch, professional service. We are fully licensed and insured, our friendly and prompt technicians take pride in leaving your home neat and safe. We are honored to be 5-Star Service Award winners, presented by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and have earned over 1,000 5-star reviews on Google. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to helping you with all your chimney needs!

11/03/2026

The biggest misconception about chimneys is that if you aren’t having problems, you don’t need to have them serviced.

A chimney can be damaged, deteriorating, or dangerously blocked without you ever noticing a difference when using your fireplace or heating system, until it completely shuts off or stops working- and the expensive damage is already done. Skipping annual cleanings on a flue in active use can cause systems to deteriorate at a much higher rate, leaving time for thick build-up and quick liner deterioration.

And here’s something many homeowners don’t realize: Even oil and gas heating systems venting through a chimney require annual inspections and maintenance. Just because you aren’t burning wood doesn’t mean your flue doesn’t need attention.

Don’t wait until you notice a problem to find out something is wrong, your chimney needs annual maintenance just like your furnace!

11/02/2026

Moral of the Story: If Joe Shmoe with a Facebook profile created a month ago offers you a service, run.

11/01/2026

A damaged chimney damper is more than just an inconvenience. It can become a serious safety hazard for your home.

Here are 5 dangers of a chimney damper that isn’t opening all the way or working properly:

1 Toxic Fumes & Smoke Exposture: A damper that doesn’t open fully can restrict proper ventilation, preventing dangerous gases from escaping up the chimney.

2 Smoke Entering Your Home: Restricted airflow can cause smoke to back up into your living space instead of venting outdoors.

3 Poor Draft: A malfunctioning damper can interfere with proper airflow, making it difficult for your fireplace to operate safely and efficiently.

4 Increased Fire Risk: Restricted venting can contribute to smoke and combustion byproducts building up in the flue.

5 Hidden Chimney Damage: A damaged or improperly functioning damper can go unnoticed, allowing ventilation problems to continue every time you use your fireplace.

Don’t assume your damper is working just because it opens a little! It needs to open and close properly to help your fireplace vent safely.

Have your chimney and damper inspected by a professional before lighting your next fire!

10/31/2026

With high oil prices, many people are turning to alternative fuels like wood or pellets for heating. Before you use your fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove, have your chimney cleaned and inspected to prevent a chimney fire.

10/31/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear as chimney technicians is that if your fireplace lights, your chimney must be fine. That's simply not true.

Problems inside your chimney can go unnoticed for years. Creosote buildup, damaged liners, deteriorating flue tiles, blockages, and hidden structural issues aren't always visible to homeowners.

And it's not just wood-burning fireplaces! Oil and gas furnace flues need regular cleanings and inspections, too.

Your chimney doesn't have to show obvious signs of a problem for one to exist.

Don't wait until smoke enters your home, water starts leaking, or a much bigger repair is needed.

Annual chimney inspections and proper maintenance aren't optional extras. They're part of being a responsible homeowner.

10/28/2026

Before your heating system starts working overtime, don’t forget about your flue!
Over time, soot, debris, and other buildup can accumulate inside your chimney, even if you have an oil or gas furnace. Animals, nests, and blockages can also interfere with proper venting.
A professional flue cleaning and inspection can help identify problems before they turn into expensive repairs or dangerous situations during the coldest months of the year.
Don’t wait until your heat stops working or a problem becomes an emergency.
Get your flue cleaned before winter hits. Your home’s safety depends on more than just keeping the heat on.

10/28/2026

Before you light that first fire this winter, make sure your flue is clean!

Your chimney can look perfectly fine from the outside and still have dangerous buildup inside.

Flue cleanings are important before winter because soot, creosote, and other debris can restrict airflow and increase the risk of a chimney fire. Even oil and gas furnace flues can develop buildup and blockages that affect proper venting.

Putting off a cleaning can lead to more than just a dirty chimney. It can contribute to ventilation problems, costly repairs, and serious safety hazards.

Don’t wait until you smell smoke, notice a problem, or lose heat in the middle of winter.

Schedule your flue cleaning and inspection before the cold weather hits. Your chimney works hard all winter long, so make sure it’s ready!

10/27/2026

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10/27/2026

After working on chimneys, you learn that you never really know what you’re going to find inside one.
1. A large dead owl near the bottom of the flue. This is the one shown in the video. Animals can become trapped inside chimneys and may block the passage completely.
2. A 9-foot-long squirrel’s nest. Yes, NINE FEET. Nests can build up inside a chimney and restrict airflow, creating dangerous venting conditions.
3. A bag inside an uncapped flue. A bag had blown into the chimney and created an obstruction. This is one reason having a properly installed chimney cap matters.
4. A missing liner and a completely collapsed chimney interior. Another company reportedly claimed to have installed a liner, but when we investigated, there was no liner at all. The interior of the chimney had completely collapsed. Hidden chimney damage like this can create serious safety risks.
5. Multiple wasp nests inside one fireplace flue. One flue had several nests built inside it, creating an obstruction that needed to be addressed before the fireplace could be used safely.
These are just a few examples of why chimney inspections are so important. Blockages, animal nests, and structural damage aren’t always visible from the outside.
Don’t assume your chimney is safe just because you can’t see a problem.

10/26/2026

1. Annual chimney cleanings & inspections. Just because your fireplace or heating system is working doesn’t mean your chimney is safe. After years of use, and no maintenance it can cost you thousands in damages.

2. Oil & gas flues need attention, too. If your furnace or boiler vents through your chimney, it still needs regular inspections and may require sweeping to remove buildup and debris.

3. Animals in your chimney are NOT a DIY problem. Never try to burn them out or wait for them to die. Decomposing animals can create horrible odors, attract flies, and lead to maggots emerging from your fireplace or chimney. Always have them professionally removed.

4. Stainless steel chimney liners matter. The right liner helps safely vent your heating appliance, protects your home from heat and combustion byproducts, and may be necessary when an existing liner is damaged, deteriorated, improperly sized, or incompatible with the appliance.

5. Don’t ignore cracks, leaks, or damaged masonry. Small problems can turn into expensive repairs and potentially serious safety hazards if left untreated.

Your chimney can have hidden problems even when everything seems fine. Don’t wait until something goes wrong to take it seriously.

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Address

Bellingham, MA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18004992726

Website

http://ultimatechimneysweep.com/, https://crb.ri.gov/search/contractor-search, https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-cont

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