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Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Cleaning Specials in Fresno, CA
Call (559) 215-1714 to claim any current Alcott Chimney Fresno offer. We run seasonal specials for one practical reason: Fresno’s burning season is short, and most homeowners only think about their chimney when the first cold snap hits. Booking a sweep or inspection at a fair, published price before the rush beats waiting until there’s creosote buildup, a smoke problem, or a repair that costs twice as much. Every offer below includes the same written price before work begins, the same background-checked technician, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise as every other job we do. No stripped-down “coupon service” versions. Same crew, same standard, better timing.
Current Offers
Free Chimney Inspection With Any Sweep
Book a standard chimney sweep and we’ll include a camera inspection of your flue at no added charge. You’ll see the condition of your flue liner on our screen in real time, and you’ll get a photo report afterward. If we find nothing wrong, we’ll say so plainly and you’ll have the images to prove it. If we find damage, you’ll have the evidence to make an informed call, not a sales pitch. Applies to homeowners in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and surrounding Fresno County communities.
Valid through March 31, 2027. Mention this offer when you call (559) 215-1714.
$50 Off Gas Fireplace Repair
Gas fireplace acting up? Pilot light won’t stay lit, burner won’t ignite, or you’re getting a weak flame with soot on the glass? We’ll diagnose it, show you the failed component, and give you a written price before any repair work starts. Take $50 off your repair labor when you mention this offer at booking. Covers all gas fireplace brands we service, and the repair itself carries our written guarantee: if it fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free.
Valid through March 31, 2027. Mention this offer when you call (559) 215-1714.
First-Time Customer Sweep: $189
If Alcott Chimney Fresno has never been to your home, your first standard chimney sweep is $189 before any repairs. That’s a real number, not a “$49 inspection” bait-and-switch. The sweep includes our full written report, and if we recommend repairs, the price is written down and approved by you before we touch anything beyond the sweep. The only qualification is that you haven’t booked with us before.
Valid through March 31, 2027. Mention this offer when you call (559) 215-1714.
Senior & Military Courtesy: 10% Off Any Service
Active military, veterans, and homeowners 65 and older receive 10% off any service we provide, including chimney sweeping, inspections, liner work, and gas fireplace repair. Just let us know when you book. This stacks with our free inspection offer, but not with the first-time sweep price. It’s our way of saying thanks, in the form of a number you can actually use on the invoice.
Valid through March 31, 2027. Mention this offer when you call (559) 215-1714.
Seasonal Tune-Up for Gas Fireplaces: $149
Before you fire up the gas logs for the season, we recommend a tune-up: clean the burner, check the pilot assembly, test the thermocouple, inspect the venting, and make sure the ignition system fires reliably. Normally priced as a service call plus diagnostic time, this packaged tune-up is $149 flat. If we find a component that needs replacing, you’ll get a written price for the repair part separately with your $50-off repair offer applied.
Valid through March 31, 2027. Mention this offer when you call (559) 215-1714.
Styles & brands we work with
How to Redeem
Redeeming an offer is deliberately simple. First, call (559) 215-1714 and tell the person who answers which special you’d like. A live person picks up every call, around the clock, so you won’t sit in a voicemail queue. Second, we’ll book your visit and send you the technician’s name and photo before they arrive. Third, mention the offer when the technician is on site. Your written price will reflect the discount before any work begins.
What Every Alcott Chimney Fresno Offer Includes
Here’s what doesn’t change, no matter which special you claim. Every technician who steps onto your property has passed a background check and identity verification through the Threshold Standard. You’ll know their name, see their photo before they arrive, and they’ll show a photo ID badge at the door. Every job carries a written price before work begins, so the number we quote is the number you pay. Every repair carries a written guarantee; if the repair fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. And every completed job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, which gives you a full year of accountability.
These are not “coupon service” technicians. We don’t send a stripped-down crew for discounted jobs. Ruben Castellano, Owner of Alcott Chimney Fresno, runs every job under the same standard we’ve held since 2002 as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies. When we specify materials for repairs, we use professional trade brands like DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Nothing improvised, nothing from a box store.
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.
Why Fresno Homeowners Should Book Before Burning Season
Fresno’s valley climate means most fireplaces sit unused from April through October. That’s exactly when creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, hardens inside flues. It’s also when birds, squirrels, and roof debris find their way into uncapped chimneys. By the time November hits and you want that first fire, the soot and creosote have had months to set. A sweep in late summer or early fall is easier to remove, less likely to reveal surprises, and easier on your schedule than trying to get on a technician’s calendar during the first cold week.
We also recommend checking your chimney after any significant rain, especially if you’re in neighborhoods like Woodward Park, Fig Garden, or Tower District, where older masonry chimneys are common. Water intrusion into a flue is the leading cause of liner deterioration in Fresno, and it’s far cheaper to catch it in September with a camera inspection than in January with smoke backing into your living room.
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AfterHow Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost in Fresno?
A standard chimney sweep in the Fresno metro area typically runs $189 to $289 before any repairs, depending on the condition of the flue, the height of the roof, and whether the chimney has been regularly maintained. That range reflects what we actually see across Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, and the greater Fresno County area. Some companies run a low teaser rate and then upsell you on “necessary” repairs once they’re on the roof. Our first-time customer price of $189 is a real sweep, done by a background-checked, identity-verified technician, with no surprise repairs added without your written approval.
If your chimney hasn’t been swept in more than two years, the price may land higher because there’s more creosote to remove, but you’ll know the cost before we start. Call (559) 215-1714 for an exact quote, and mention which special you’d like. Estimates are free.
Do I Really Need a New Liner?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no, and you should never take anyone’s word for it without seeing the inside of your flue yourself. That’s why our free inspection with any sweep includes a camera down the flue and a photo report afterward. If we recommend a new liner or a HeatShield resurfacing, you’ll see the cracks, gaps, or deterioration on our screen before you approve anything. In many Fresno chimneys built in the 1970s and 1980s, clay tile liners are nearing the end of their service life, but a camera inspection distinguishes between cosmetic staining and structural failure. If the liner is sound, we’ll say so and you’ll have the images to prove it. If it’s not, we’ll show you exactly why. Call (559) 215-1714 to book an inspection and see for yourself.
What Actually Happens If I Skip a Sweep?
Neglecting a chimney isn’t a guarantee of disaster, but it is a risk that compounds. Creosote builds up in layers; if it ignites, chimney fires burn hot enough to crack flue liners, melt roofing materials, and spread into the attic. Even without a fire, a blocked or heavily-sooted flue can push carbon monoxide back into your home. In Fresno, the other common failure is moisture: cracks in the crown or missing caps let water in, and wet creosote turns acidic and eats away at mortar joints. The cost of a $189 to $289 sweep pales next to a $3,000 to $8,000 liner replacement. If it’s been more than two seasons, book a sweep. Call (559) 215-1714 and mention this page.
Can You Fix My Gas Fireplace the Same Day?
Most common gas fireplace issues, such as pilot light failure, thermocouple replacement, dirty burners, and faulty wall switches, can be diagnosed and repaired in a single visit. Bring the make and model of your unit when you call, and we’ll bring the right parts. If a specific repair falls outside the $50-off gas fireplace repair special, you’ll still get a written price before any work begins and the same written guarantee on the repair. Call (559) 215-1714 to schedule. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Fresno, serving Fresno and surrounding communities since 2002.