Black Goose Chimney & Duct

What Black Goose Chimney & Duct does

Black Goose Chimney and Duct is a privately held, field-service company founded in 1984 by Jim Suttie and Peg Apka that provides chimney cleaning, inspection, repair, relining and rebuild services alongside residential and commercial air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. It is headquartered at 5028 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, Minnesota, and serves the Twin Ports region spanning northeastern Minnesota (Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Lutsen, Grand Marais) and northwestern Wisconsin (including Superior). Service is delivered on-site at customer locations by a small (1-10 employee) staff holding multiple sector certifications (CSIA, NADCA ASCS, CFI, CDET, NFI), using specialized equipment such as a truck-mounted vacuum system claimed to be 180x more powerful than a shop vac, 200 psi compressed-air duct cleaning tools, and Chim Scan interior camera technology.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: professional chimney services (cleaning, inspection, repair, rebuild, relining, tuckpointing, crown/flashing repair, and new installations), air duct cleaning for residential and commercial properties, dryer vent cleaning and inspection, and the sale of chimney accessories such as stainless steel and copper covers, dampers and animal guards. Pricing is unit-based, with a paid service-call fee (~$100 creditable toward repair work), free sidewalk estimates within a 20-mile Duluth radius, and bulk rates for commercial clients with multiple systems. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone (218.721.3192), online service request forms, and a seasonal Spring Priority Service Program, with educational blog content used to drive top-of-funnel awareness.

In 2022 the company was acquired by ASP Company (All Service Professionals) and now operates as part of that multi-brand home-services platform, alongside entities such as All Service Plumbing. Its commercial client base spans railroads (Burlington Northern, Canadian National), industrial (Boise Cascade), education (University of Minnesota-Duluth, UW-Superior, College of St. Scholastica), government (Army Corps of Engineers, MNDOT), lodging (Hampton Inn), healthcare, financial institutions, retail (Kia of Duluth, Petco), entertainment (DECC) and disaster restoration firms, indicating dual exposure to long-tail residential demand and recurring commercial contracts.

Name

Black Goose Chimney & Duct

Legal name

Black Goose Chimney & Duct

Website

https://blackgoosechimney.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Goose Chimney and Duct, founded in 1984 in Hermantown, Minnesota, provides chimney cleaning, repair and relining, air duct cleaning, and dryer vent services to residential and commercial customers across the Twin Ports and northeastern Minnesota / northwestern Wisconsin region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chimney & Duct Cleaning Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

akta.pro primary industry

Chimney Sweeping & Flue Cleaning (HSAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chimney Repair & Restoration (Masonry/Crown/Chase) (HSAEANAC), Chimney Relining & Flue Liner Services (HSAEANAD), Fireplace Cleaning & Maintenance (Wood/Gas) (HSAEANAE)

Keywords

• Chimney cleaning services
• Air duct cleaning
• Dryer vent cleaning
• Chimney repair services
• HVAC system hygiene

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Chimney Services: On-site chimney cleaning, inspection, repairs, rebuilds, and relining services for residential and commercial properties. Includes tuckpointing, crown repair, flashing repair, chimney water repellent, and new construction/installation. Service calls and repair estimates also provided.
2. Air Duct Cleaning Services: Residential and commercial air duct cleaning services using truck-mounted vacuum and high-pressure air tools. Includes inspection, cleaning, and documentation services.
3. Dryer Vent Cleaning Services: Dryer vent cleaning and inspection services for residential and commercial properties to prevent fire hazards and improve dryer efficiency.
4. Chimney Products & Accessories: Sale of chimney covers (stainless steel or copper with lifetime warranty), fireplace top dampers, combination chimney cover/dampers, and animal guards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Black Goose Chimney & Duct provides on-site chimney cleaning and inspection, chimney repair/rebuild/relining and new installation, residential and commercial air duct cleaning, and residential and commercial dryer vent cleaning services for the Twin Ports region of NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. The company also sells chimney accessories such as stainless steel and copper chimney covers, top dampers, and animal guards. Services are delivered in the field by certified technicians (CSIA, NADCA ASCS, CDET, NFI, CFI) using truck-mounted vacuum equipment and Chim Scan interior cameras.

Product overview

Black Goose Chimney & Duct is a full-service residential and commercial chimney, air duct, and dryer vent cleaning company operating since 1984 in the Twin Ports area of NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. The company offers a coordinated portfolio of services centered around chimney maintenance (cleaning, inspection, repairs, rebuilds, relining, and new installations) and air quality management (residential and commercial air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning). The product lineup includes Chimney Cleaning & Inspection services utilizing Chim Scan® camera technology, Chimney Repairs/Rebuilds/Installation, Chimney Products & Accessories (covers, dampers), Residential Air Duct Cleaning, Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning, Commercial Air Duct Cleaning, Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Real Estate & Insurance Inspections. All services are delivered by technicians holding industry certifications from NADCA, CSIA, and NFI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chimney Cleaning & Inspection Professional chimney sweeping and visual inspection services for residential and commercial customers, including interior camera scan using Chim Scan camera technology and written condition reports with digital photos. Typical service duration is 60–90 minutes.
• Chimney Repairs, Rebuilds & Installation Chimney repair services including tuckpointing, crown repair, flashing repair, chimney rebuilds, relining with stainless steel liners (lifetime warranty), and new installation for wood, gas, and oil-burning appliances.
• Chimney Products & Accessories Sale of stainless steel or copper chimney covers with lifetime warranty, fireplace top dampers, combination chimney cover/dampers, and animal guards to prevent water entry and animal intrusion.
• Residential Air Duct Cleaning Residential air duct cleaning using the company's truck-mounted vacuum system (180 times more powerful than a shop vac) combined with 200 psi high-pressure air tools to perform source removal of dust, allergens, and contaminants from HVAC ductwork. Typical duration is 3+ hours for an average home.
• Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning Dryer vent cleaning and inspection services for homeowners to reduce fire hazards, lower energy costs, and extend dryer lifespan, performed by CDET-certified dryer exhaust technicians. Typical duration is 1–1.5 hours.
• Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Commercial air duct cleaning for large, difficult-to-access duct systems in commercial buildings, using state-of-the-art truck and portable vacuum systems with after-hours and weekend scheduling for business clients.
• Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning Commercial dryer vent cleaning with interior remote camera inspection and concealed vent cleaning for laundromats, hotels, healthcare facilities, and other high-volume dryer users, with after-hours scheduling.
• Real Estate & Insurance Chimney Inspections NFPA Level 2 chimney inspections for real estate transactions plus specialized insurance inspections to assist adjusters, fire investigators, and structural engineers in determining fire damage causes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indoor air is at least 10 times as polluted as outdoor air; duct cleaning helps reduce dust, allergens, and improve air quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASP Company (All Service Professionals)coreOthersBlack Goose Chimney is now under new ownership as an ASP Company. ASP is the parent company operating multiple service brands including Black Goose Chimney & Duct, All Service Plumbing, and other home service providers in the Duluth area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coit Cleaning & Restoration: National specialty cleaning company offering air duct, dryer vent and chimney services alongside carpet and upholstery cleaning for residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable service menu and target customer profile.
• Stanley Steemer: Largest U.S. residential and commercial air duct and dryer vent cleaning franchise, offering carpet, tile, water and duct cleaning through a national technician network. Directly comparable to Black Goose on duct and dryer vent service line and customer type.
• ServPro: National fire and water restoration franchise that frequently performs duct, dryer vent and chimney cleaning as part of post-incident remediation and preventive services for commercial accounts. Overlaps with Black Goose on commercial air duct cleaning and insurance-driven inspections.

Broad incumbents

• Neighborly: Franchise platform operating multiple home-service brands (Mr. Handyman, Molly Maid, Aire Serv, etc.) under shared marketing and operations infrastructure. Conceptually analogous to ASP Company's role as parent of Black Goose and other Duluth-area service brands, with overlap in home-services M&A and roll-up strategy.

Others

• Maid Brigade: Residential house-cleaning franchise network with similar small-team, multi-service home-services operations and geographic concentration. Useful as a structural and operating-model comparator for a local ASP-style home services roll-up.
• Frontdoor: Home warranty and on-demand home services platform that dispatches chimney, duct and HVAC service providers to homeowners, including NFPA Level 2 inspections. Acts as a customer-acquisition channel and potential competitor for inspection-driven revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blackgoosechimney

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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