North Texas Trusts Sweeps N Ladders
Chimney cleaning. Inspections. Fireplace repair. Protecting your home from the rooftop down — and keeping your energy bills from going up the flue.
What We Do
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
Creosote buildup is invisible until it isn't. Our CSIA-certified technicians remove the flammable residue that causes chimney fires — using high-speed vacuums and drop cloths to leave your home cleaner than we found it. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual chimney cleaning for any wood-burning fireplace. Even if you only use your fireplace a few times a season, buildup accumulates and becomes a fire hazard over time. We clean both the interior flue and exterior components, inspect for damage during the process, and share recommendations to keep your chimney operating safely between visits.
Repair damaged brickwork, fix dampers, eliminate smoke issues, and restore beauty.
Keep your home safe and warm by ensuring your chimney functions flawlessly with our professional repair services. Trust in our expertise to handle any issue, big or small, and prevent future hazards with comprehensive solutions.
How We Protect Your Home
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Our Story
Family-Owned. Insured. Local Business. Community Driven.
Sweeps N Ladders is a family-owned chimney and fireplace company that treats chimneys like any other vital part of your home. Certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Fireplace Institute—no shortcuts.
Who we serve
We serve homeowners across McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Frisco, Plano, Dallas, and communities throughout North Texas. Whether it’s a routine annual sweep or a repair you didn’t see coming, we treat every home the way we’d treat our own.
Certified. trusted. proven.
“You won’t find anyone better, he also happens to be a fantastic guy as well. I just found out chimney breath is real thing. Ask Paul about it next time you see him.”
— Ashley M. Celina Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
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The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual inspection at minimum. If you burn wood regularly, cleaning should happen every year. Even if you rarely use your fireplace, animals can nest in the flue and unseen deterioration can make it unsafe.
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A Level 1 is a basic visual check of accessible components — ideal for annual maintenance. Level 2 adds a video camera scan inside the flue and is recommended after storms, when buying or selling a home, or after any change in fuel type. Level 3 is rare and involves removing components to investigate hidden structural concerns.
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Very possibly. A damper that’s stuck open, warped, or corroded lets your conditioned air escape straight up the chimney. In a North Texas summer, that can increase your energy costs significantly — like running the AC with a window open on your roof. A quick inspection can tell you whether your damper is sealing properly.
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Yes. Gas fireplaces still produce combustion byproducts that can corrode your flue liner over time. Annual inspections catch early signs of deterioration, blockages, or venting issues that affect both safety and efficiency.
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We serve homeowners throughout North Texas, including McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Frisco, Plano, Allen, Anna, Dallas, Fort Worth, Little Elm, The Colony, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Addison, Garland, Highland Park, Melissa, and Princeton.
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Yes. Our technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fireplace Institute (NFI). We carry full insurance on every job.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
When Fireplace and
chimney safety matters.
