Christie & Son Chimney Service
Home chimney care · Middlefield, CT
Telephone (959) 238-4613
Certified technicians · Fully insured

Chimney Sweep in Middlefield, CT

Certified technicians, tidy work with surfaces protected and debris fully captured, and appointments within the week — from a family craft, not a chain operation.

Brick chimney on a home served by Christie & Son Chimney Service in Middlefield, CT
Family craftIndependent since 2018, not a chain
Tidy workSurfaces protected, debris captured
Photo documentation after every jobYou see exactly what we find
Certified techniciansMentored on-site before working independently
Our services

What we handle, explained clearly.

Chimney Sweeping

Most requested

We scrub the flue from top to bottom and vacuum all soot so your fireplace pulls air properly and operates safely.

Includes: Full flue brushing, smoke chamber, firebox, damper inspection, photo documentation.

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Wood Stove Service

A thorough cleaning and safety review for wood and pellet stoves, covering everything from the stovepipe to the door seal.

Includes: Stovepipe cleaning, baffle inspection, gasket and door seal review.

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Masonry Repair

We pack fresh mortar into failing joints, restore worn crowns, and waterproof the brickwork before moisture causes real damage.

Includes: Joint repointing, crown restoration, flashing inspection, waterproofing.

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Chimney Inspection

A thorough, recorded examination of the flue, crown, liner, and firebox, with straightforward notes on anything requiring care.

Includes: Camera examination of the liner, written summary, photographs.

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Chimney Cap Installation

A properly sized stainless cap blocks rain, wildlife, and debris from entering the flue and prevents downdrafts.

Includes: Precise measuring, stainless cap, spark arrestor, fastened mounting.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning

Accumulated lint restricts airflow and creates a real fire risk, so we clean the entire path from the dryer to the outside wall.

Includes: End-to-end brushing, airflow verification, exterior hood check.

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Which service?An index of common situations

What you are experiencing, and which service to choose

Not sure yet? Call (959) 238-4613 and tell us what is going on.

Smoke odor filling the living roomChimney Sweeping
Purchasing or listing a homeChimney Inspection
Moisture marks around the fireplaceMasonry Repair
Wildlife or nesting sounds in the flueChimney Cap Installation
Clothes still damp after a full cycleDryer Vent Cleaning
Smoke leaking from the wood stoveWood Stove Service

Checklist

The checklist — included on every report

Every visit

Items we examine on every visit

  • Flue liner integrity
  • Creosote accumulation
  • Damper function
  • Smoke shelf and chamber
  • Firebox masonry and joints
  • Crown condition
  • Cap and spark arrestor
  • Flashing along the roofline

Warning signs

Warning signs your chimney needs service

  • Smoke rolling into the room
  • A woodfire odor when the fireplace sits unused
  • Dark flakes collecting in the firebox
  • Fires that struggle to ignite or stay burning
  • Moisture marks near the chimney
  • Deteriorating mortar or shifting bricks
  • Scratching or chirping inside the flue
  • White mineral deposits on outer brickwork
Letters from neighbors

Straight from the job sites

“Squirrels had been living in our chimney for over a year. The cap was installed within days of my first call.”
Linda K. — chimney cap installation
“The technician went over every photo in the report and explained clearly which items could wait until spring.”
Paul H. — chimney inspection
“Discovered a cracked flue tile the previous company overlooked, showed me the images, and laid out my options with zero pressure.”
David R. — inspection before buying a house

Service area

Communities we serve

Proudly serving Middlefield, CT and nearby communities, including:

  • Durham
  • Middletown
  • Meriden
  • Wallingford
  • Wallingford Center
  • Berlin
  • Cromwell
  • Kensington
  • Higganum
  • Portland
  • Northford
  • Haddam
  • Cheshire Village
  • Cheshire
  • North Branford

If your town is not on the list, Call (959) 238-4613 and we will let you know right away.

QuestionsQuestions homeowners ask us every week
Q.1How frequently should a chimney be swept?

Once a year for most households that use wood on a regular basis. If you go through more than a cord per season or notice dark flakes in the firebox, schedule a sweep earlier.

Q.2What is covered during an inspection?

We run a camera through the flue liner, examine the crown, cap, flashing, damper, and firebox, and provide you with a written report including photos.

Q.3Can you service wood stoves as well?

Absolutely — wood and pellet stoves get a complete cleaning and safety review, from the stovepipe down to the baffle and door gasket.

Q.4How much time does a visit typically take?

A standard sweep runs about an hour. Adding a camera-based inspection tacks on another 30 to 45 minutes.

Q.5When should I schedule ahead of winter?

Late summer or early fall is ideal. Openings disappear fast once the first cold snap hits, so reserving by September keeps you set.

Before the season turns

Set before the first cold snap?

Late summer and early fall fill up quickly. Grab your slot before the season shifts.

Reserve Your Appointment

or call (959) 238-4613

Our location

8 Old Indian Trl, Middlefield, CT 06455