Master Chimney Sweep

What Master Chimney Sweep does

Master Chimney Sweepers is a family-owned chimney service company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, operating across Eastern and Central Massachusetts. The company employs approximately 12 field technicians plus sales associates, each assigned to designated service towns (including Needham, Wellesley, Franklin, Natick, Cambridge, Lexington, Lowell, Andover, Quincy, Hingham, Swampscott, Beverly, Braintree, Brockton, Shrewsbury, Wakefield, and Medford), and serves residential homeowners and small property managers. Service offerings span annual chimney cleaning, NFPA-compliant Level 1 and Level 2 inspections (including video scanning), installation of chimney caps, stainless steel DuraFlex SW liners, Lyemance and Lock-Top energy-saving dampers, Enervex exhaust fans, full masonry repair (crown repair, re-pointing, firebox rebuilding, waterproofing), and gas fireplace inspection/service. The company holds CSIA, NFI, and NCSG certifications for its technical staff, with some technicians holding credentials spanning back to 1977 and 1986.

The business operates on a field-service, quote-based, pay-as-you-go revenue model, with promotional offers such as a $40 new-customer discount on chimney cleaning and a 33% reduced price during the annual spring cleaning period. GTM is sales-led and primarily driven by direct phone booking, website contact forms, Google and Facebook reviews, and Angie's List/Angi referrals; the company has earned Angie's List Super Service Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Revenue streams are predominantly professional services revenue from one-time cleaning, inspection, and repair jobs, supplemented by higher-ticket product installation work (liners, dampers, fans, caps) and masonry services. Supplier relationships with DuraFlex, Lyemance/Lock-Top, Enervex, and HY-C/Gelco are operational/installation partnerships rather than strategic alliances. The firm is privately held by the founding family (Scott family members appear on staff), has no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and operates as a single-region, single-segment skilled-trade service business with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Master Chimney Sweep

Legal name

Master Chimney Sweepers

Website

https://masterchimneysweepers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned chimney service company founded in 1977, providing cleaning, Level 1/2 inspections, liner/cap/damper/fan installation, masonry repair, and gas fireplace services to residential homeowners across Eastern and Central Massachusetts via 12 certified field technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chimney Services

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140), Building Inspection Services (541350)

akta.pro primary industry

Chimney Sweeping & Flue Cleaning (HSAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chimney Inspection (Level 1/2/3) & Safety Certification (HSAEANAB), Chimney Repair & Restoration (Masonry/Crown/Chase) (HSAEANAC), Water Heater/Boiler Flue, Venting & Chimney Liner Service (HSAOACAF), Fireplace & Stove Venting/Connector Pipe Cleaning (HSAEANAF), Chimney Cap, Damper & Spark Arrestor Cleaning/Maintenance (HSAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Chimney cleaning services
• Chimney inspection
• Masonry repair
• Fireplace service
• Chimney maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheboro, North Carolina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Chimney Services: One-time service revenue from chimney cleaning, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for residential customers
2. Chimney Products Installation: Revenue from installing chimney caps, chimney liners, dampers, and fans as add-on or standalone services
3. Gas Fireplace Services: Annual gas fireplace inspection and repair services including carbon monoxide checks, burner cleaning, and component verification
4. Masonry Services: Chimney crown repair, re-pointing, re-building, firebox repair, and waterproofing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Master Chimney Sweepers is a family-owned chimney service company that performs on-site chimney cleaning, Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, masonry repair, and gas fireplace service for residential customers in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. The company also installs chimney caps, stainless steel liners, energy-saving dampers, and exhaust fans as part of or alongside its service visits. Operations are delivered by 12 CSIA-, NFI-, or NCSG-certified technicians stationed across the region.

Product overview

Master Chimney Sweepers operates as a service-based company offering chimney maintenance and repair solutions in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. The core offering consists of chimney cleaning and inspections (Level 1 and Level 2), complemented by specialized products including chimney caps, chimney liners (DuraFlex stainless steel), dampers (Lyemance/Lock-Top), and Enervex fans. Additional services encompass masonry repair and gas fireplace service and repair. The company serves residential customers across multiple Massachusetts communities with certified technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chimney Cleaning Annual on-site chimney sweeping service recommended by the National Fire Protection Association to ensure proper venting of combustion gases and prevent fire hazards from creosote buildup; delivered at the customer's home by CSIA-certified technicians.
• Level 1 and Level 2 Chimney Inspections NFPA-compliant chimney inspections following Chimney Safety Institute of America standards, including video scanning and internal examination of flue liners; Level 1 for continued service and Level 2 for system changes, property sales, or after damage events.
• Chimney Caps Installation of protective chimney caps from brands HY-C, Gelco, and White, providing rain protection, animal protection, and spark protection; available in stainless steel, copper, and custom sizes.
• Chimney Liners Installation of DuraFlex SW stainless steel flexible chimney liners, listed to UL 1777 and ULC S635 standards, suitable for relining furnace chimneys and fireplaces used with gas, wood pellet, oil, or wood appliances.
• Chimney Dampers Installation of Lyemance and Lock-Top energy-saving throat dampers featuring silicone rubber gaskets that seal 90% more effectively than traditional throat dampers, preventing heat loss and protecting chimneys from water damage and animals.
• Enervex Fans Installation of Enervex chimney draft improvement fans made of cast aluminum and stainless steel to resolve chimney draft problems using minimal energy, backed by a 2-year factory warranty against defects and a 10-year warranty against corrosion.
• Masonry Services On-site masonry repair including chimney crown repair, chimney re-pointing and re-building, firebox repair and re-building, flash seal and waterproofing services for residential chimney structures.
• Gas Fireplace Service and Repair Annual gas fireplace inspection and repair services including glass door cleaning, carbon monoxide and gas leak checks, log placement verification, burner cleaning, and thermocouple inspection for residential gas fireplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chimney caps solve 90% of water-related chimney problems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIA is the primary industry certification body for chimney sweeps. Master Chimney Sweepers employs CSIA-certified technicians and follows CSIA standards for inspections and services. The company is listed on CSIA's website as a certified provider.
• National Fireplace Institute (NFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFI is a certification organization for hearth appliance professionals. Several Master Chimney Sweepers technicians, including Bill O'Brien, hold NFI certifications for gas fireplace and hearth appliance work.
• National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSG is a professional organization for chimney sweeps. Technician Colleen Scott holds NCSG certification, indicating professional membership and adherence to industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northeastern Chimney: New England chimney sweep, inspection, and repair service. Comparable regional service model targeting residential customers in the Northeast.
• Chimney.com (Chimney King): Chimney service and repair operator offering sweeps, inspections, liners, caps, dampers, and masonry. Comparable product/service portfolio targeting residential homeowners.
• Reliance Chimney & Hearth: Chimney and hearth service provider offering sweeping, inspections, and installation of liners, caps, and dampers. Comparable technical scope and residential focus.
• Hudson Valley Chimney: Full-service chimney company offering sweeping, inspections, liners, caps, dampers, and masonry repair. Comparable service mix and residential homeowner customer base.
• Mr. Chimney of Westchester: Long-established chimney sweep and masonry company serving the Northeast with cleaning, inspection, relining, and repair services. Comparable scope, certifications, and customer base.
• Clean Sweep Chimney Services: Residential chimney sweep operator providing cleaning, inspections, and basic repairs. Comparable on the core sweep/inspection service line for homeowners.
• Above All Chimney Sweep: Regional chimney sweep and repair company serving Massachusetts and surrounding New England areas. Directly comparable as a residential chimney cleaning, inspection, liner, and masonry service provider.
• Black Magic Chimney Sweep: Regional chimney sweep and masonry service with residential focus. Directly comparable as a competitor offering cleaning, inspections, and repair services.

Others

• Enervex (Olsen Industries): Manufacturer of Enervex chimney exhaust fans installed by Master Chimney Sweepers. Comparable as a technology supplier and adjacent industry player in the chimney venting ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Angi (Angie's List) Leads — Chimney Pros: Angi's home services marketplace aggregates thousands of chimney and home maintenance providers. Overlaps with Master Chimney Sweepers as a channel for customer acquisition and an aggregator of competing chimney sweeps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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