Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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Alcott Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Worthington homeowners call when they want a straight answer about what’s actually going on inside their flue. Worthington’s housing stock runs older than almost anywhere else in the Columbus metro, and that means chimneys here carry problems most suburbs never see: unlined multi-flue stacks, deteriorated terra-cotta tile, and masonry joints that Ohio’s freeze-thaw cycles have been working over for a century or more. We serve Worthington with three services, each on its own page: chimney sweeping, chimney inspection, and gas fireplace repair. Every visit includes a written price before work begins and a technician whose name and photo you’ll see before we arrive. Call (336) 863-3889 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Worthington Homes Are Different
Worthington was platted in 1803, and the Historic District around Worthington Square still holds Federal and Greek Revival homes from the 1810s through the 1830s. Many of those chimneys have never been lined, or they carry clay tile liners installed during mid-century gas conversions that are now cracked, spalled, or missing sections. A chimney like that cannot safely vent a modern furnace or water heater, and it will not survive another two decades of weather.
The climate does real work here. Central Ohio averages roughly 28 inches of snow each winter, and temperatures swing above and below freezing repeatedly. Freeze-thaw cycling spalls mortar joints and crown concrete, which lets water into the brick, which freezes and widens the cracks. By the time a Worthington homeowner sees a damp spot on a ceiling or a flaky white deposit on the brickwork, the damage has usually been compounding for several seasons.
Post-WWII neighborhoods like Worthington Estates and Colonial Hills have their own pattern. Those 1950s-to-1970s brick colonials and ranches were usually built for wood burning and later adapted, often poorly, to gas. We routinely find oversized flues with glazed creosote, coal tar, and gas soot layered inside them, a combination that produces weak draft and a genuine carbon monoxide concern. Worthington’s mix of housing ages means no two chimneys are the same, and a generic sweep-and-go simply does not fit this city.
Our Main Worthington Services
The two jobs Worthington homeowners ask about most are a thorough chimney sweep and an honest inspection. Here’s what each involves locally.
Chimney Sweep in Worthington
In Worthington, a proper sweep starts with protecting the room, then removing creosote, soot, and often coal tar from the full flue length. On the older streets near High Street and Granville Road, flues often served wood, then coal, then gas in sequence, and that layered residue will not come out with a wire brush alone. We use rotary tools sized to the flue, and we show you what came out. If the flue is unlined or the tile is failing, we tell you plainly before you spend money on anything else. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Worthington.
Chimney Inspection in Worthington
An inspection in Worthington should include a camera run through the full flue, and that’s what we do, every time. You’ll see the footage and get a written, photo-supported report of what we found and what can safely wait. On Historic District homes, we also check the exterior masonry closely, because the Worthington Historic Commission’s design review adds a step any exterior repair must go through before work starts. If your chimney serves gas appliances, we verify that the flue is properly sized and lined for that. See what’s included on our Chimney Inspection in Worthington page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Worthington
Worthington’s mid-century homes often have wood chimneys that were converted for gas logs or inserts decades ago. The conversion is rarely clean: liners are missing or undersized, dampers are rusted open, and the firebox was never adjusted for gas heat. We repair gas fireplaces and service the venting behind them, because a working gas log set on a failing flue is still a hazard. Our techs are trained on the specific units and venting patterns common in Worthington’s housing stock. Full details are on the Gas Fireplace Repair in Worthington page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Worthington
We install and service the trade materials specified by chimney professionals, not box-store substitutes. On Worthington jobs we typically work with HeatShield resurfacing for flues that need a new interior, Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, and Famco dampers. See our brands for the full line. Parts are ordered same-day when they’re not already on the truck.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Worthington, OH
| Service | Typical range in Worthington |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $140 – $220 |
| Chimney sweep with minor masonry repair | $200 – $350 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $90 – $150 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection with camera | $220 – $350 |
| Stainless steel liner replacement | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $900 – $1,800 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Prefab gas fireplace service call | $110 – $190 |
| Gas log set replacement | $400 – $900 |
| Crown repair with waterproofing | $300 – $600 |
What pushes a Worthington sweep toward the higher end is the age of the flue: multi-story Historic District chimneys with glazed creosote take longer, and any masonry that needs tuckpointing or crown work adds to the ticket. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before any work starts, so there’s no surprise at the end of the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Worthington
We cover all of Worthington, from the Historic District’s original brick homes to the post-war ranches and colonials further out. Most jobs fall into these areas:
- Worthington Square / Historic District
- Colonial Hills
- Worthington Estates
- Riverlea
- Wilson Hill
For most Worthington neighborhoods, we can typically schedule within the same week, and we arrive with a written scope and a technician you’ve already seen by name and photo.
Service Area – Cities Near Worthington
In addition to Worthington, our crews cover the wider Columbus metro and beyond. That includes Columbus, OH, Parma, OH, Lorain, OH, and Cleveland, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Cleveland office; the technicians who arrive in Worthington are local, background-checked, and known to you by name before they knock.
Serving Worthington, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Worthington area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Worthington
If your home is in the Worthington Historic District, any exterior masonry repair or relining that changes the chimney’s appearance likely goes through the Worthington Historic Commission’s design review. Interior sweeping or inspection does not. We’ll flag the requirement before work starts so you aren’t caught mid-project. Call (336) 863-3889 to talk through your specific address.
Most Worthington sweeps and inspections are scheduled within the same week, with some flexibility for Historic District jobs that need extra time. Emergency calls, like smoke smell at night or water coming in during a thaw, are handled by a live person around the clock at (336) 863-3889.
Every repair we make in Worthington carries a written guarantee, included at no extra charge. If the repair fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise: a full year of accountability on every completed job, stated in writing before any work begins.
Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate. A live person answers, you’ll know exactly who’s coming, and you’ll get the price in writing before we touch the chimney.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Worthington Customers Say
"Cap, screen, and a full inspection with photos sent to my phone. Easy to understand and a fair price."
- Tomas Y."Very respectful of my home. Took off his boots and wiped the hearth when finished."
- Carol D."Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W.