About Firebrick Chimney Inc

Buying your first home in Minneapolis is exciting, but the chimney often feels like an afterthought until you light that first fire and notice the smell or hear the crackle of something off. We built Firebrick Chimney Inc to walk first-time owners through the basics without drowning you in industry jargon—think of us as the patient neighbor who explains why your chimney needs attention before the cold snap hits. From explaining why a simple visual inspection can save thousands to showing how a $99 Level 1 sweep keeps your homeowner’s insurance happy, we translate chimney care into plain English so you can focus on the fun parts of homeownership.

Minneapolis winters test every flue in the city, and a neglected chimney doesn’t just smoke—it leaks dangerous creosote, invites pests, and can even crack your masonry when ice forms inside. Our crews arrive with the same tools we use on historic homes in the Lowry Hill neighborhood as we do on newer builds in the North Loop, so whether your chimney’s 50 years old or five, we treat it like it’s the only one we’ll see that day. We photograph every flue, log every measurement, and leave a clean workspace because we know you’re trusting us in your home while you’re at work or running errands.

We’re local, licensed, and insured, but more importantly, we’re the chimney sweep your first home needs: no upsells, no scare tactics, just honest answers and fair pricing that won’t make you question every receipt. After 12 years serving Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs, we’ve seen enough DIY disasters and rushed handyman jobs to know that a proper sweep starts with education—so if you’re unsure whether your chimney’s safe to use tonight, call us before sunset and we’ll walk you through the next steps over the phone.