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Professional Chimney Cleaning & Repair
Remove Creosote, Prevent Chimney Fires & Protect Your Home
Serving Portland & Beaverton, Oregon
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Remove creosote, soot, and blockages from your chimney
Prevent dangerous chimney fires in your home
Improve fireplace draw and heating efficiency
CSIA-certified technicians, licensed and insured
Same-day and emergency service
Serving Portland, Beaverton, and surrounding areas
Chimney Repair Services in Portland & Surrounding Areas
Thorough top-down chimney sweep with inspection
Creosote removal and fire hazard assessment
Chimney crown, cap, liner, and masonry repair
Reduce your fire risk and carbon monoxide exposure
Honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees
Serving Portland, Beaverton, and surrounding areas
Why Homeowners Choose TrueAir PDX?
When it comes to your chimney's safety, you need a team you can trust. In the Pacific Northwest, where fireplaces run hard through long, wet winters, regular chimney cleaning is not optional. Creosote builds up fast, and a clogged or damaged chimney is a leading cause of house fires. So you can sit by your fireplace knowing your home is protected.
10+ years of experience with chimney cleaning and repair
Advanced equipment for a thorough, mess-free sweep
Fast scheduling and reliable service
Honest pricing explained upfront
Same-day and emergency service
Consistently 5-star rated by Portland homeowners
Chimney Cleaning in Portland:
Signs Your Chimney Needs Service
Over time, your chimney collects creosote, soot, debris, and moisture damage that build up every time you use your fireplace. This buildup does not just reduce efficiency — it is a leading cause of house fires and carbon monoxide exposure, and it gets worse the longer it goes unchecked.
Signs Your Chimney Needs Cleaning or Repair
✖ Smoke backing up into your home when the fireplace is in use
✖ Strong smoky or musty odor even when the fireplace is not lit
✖ Slow-burning fires or poor fireplace draw
✖ Visible soot, black staining, or creosote buildup around the firebox
✖ Water stains, efflorescence, or white streaking on your chimney exterior
✖ Crumbling mortar, cracked bricks, or a damaged chimney crown
If you are noticing any of these, your chimney may already be a fire or safety hazard.
At TrueAir PDX, we provide professional chimney cleaning and repair for homeowners across Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Gresham, and nearby areas.
Our CSIA-certified technicians use professional-grade rotary brushes and HEPA vacuums to remove creosote, soot, and blockages — and inspect your chimney top to bottom so nothing gets missed.
Don't wait until it becomes a fire risk. Call now, speak with a technician, and get scheduled in minutes.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process – Fast, Clean & Hassle-Free
Step 1: Call for Quick
Scheduling
Call us, and we’ll provide pricing and availability right away. We’ll get you scheduled at a time that works for you.
Step 2: Free Inspection & Creosote Check
We inspect your chimney top-down for creosote buildup, cracks, blockages, animal nests, and structural issues.
Step 3: Full
Chimney Sweep
Our professionals use commercial-grade rotary brushes and HEPA vacuums to remove all creosote and debris without making a mess in your home.
Step 4: Safety Report
& Next Steps
After cleaning, we walk you through the results. If repairs are needed, we provide a clear written quote with no pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends having your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year. If you use your fireplace frequently through Portland's rainy season, cleaning twice a year is a smart call. Creosote accumulates quickly in wet climates where wood doesn't always burn as cleanly.
What are the signs I need chimney cleaning or repair?
Common signs include smoke backing up into your home, a strong smoky or musty odor when the fireplace isn't in use, visible soot or dark staining around the firebox, slow-burning fires, animal noises or debris falling in, and water stains or efflorescence on your chimney's exterior.
What does chimney cleaning cost in Portland?
A standard chimney sweep and inspection in the Portland area typically runs between $150 and $300 depending on the level of buildup, chimney height, and access. We provide honest, upfront quotes with no hidden fees. If repairs are needed, we'll walk you through exactly what's required and why before any work begins.
Do you clean gas fireplaces too?
Yes. Gas fireplaces still require annual inspection and cleaning. While they produce less creosote than wood-burning units, they can still develop blockages, spider webs, and carbon deposits in the flue. Our technicians are certified to service gas fireplace systems as well.
How long does a chimney cleaning take?
Most standard chimney cleanings take between 45 and 90 minutes from start to finish. If a Level 2 inspection or repair work is involved, it may take longer. We always protect your floors and furniture and leave your home as clean as we found it.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Tualatin, Sherwood, and surrounding areas throughout the Portland metro. Call us to confirm availability in your zip code.