Helping reduce the risk of chimney fires and carbon monoxide buildup. Professional chimney sweeps and inspections for wood stoves, fireplaces, and fireplace inserts across central Vermont.
Mad River Valley Chimney Services specializes in chimney sweeps and inspections for wood stoves, fireplaces, and fireplace inserts. Every service follows NFPA 211 standards and includes a detailed inspection report with photos, so you know exactly what is happening inside your chimney.
Your standard annual chimney service. We examine the readily accessible portions of your chimney exterior, interior, and appliance connections. We check for structural soundness, obstructions, creosote buildup, and proper installation. Recommended when nothing has changed with your system.
A comprehensive chimney inspection using our Sweeper Peeper 360° camera to video-scan the entire flue liner. Required for real estate transactions, after a chimney fire, or when changes are made to the system. Includes everything in a Level 1 plus attic, crawl space, and clearance verification.
Vermont runs on wood heat. We inspect and sweep all types, from classic Vermont Castings stoves to modern fireplace inserts. We check appliance condition, connector pipes, clearances to combustibles, UL label compliance, and catalytic combustor condition.
Every chimney sweep includes a professional, photo-documented inspection report generated through ChimSpect. You will know exactly what is in good condition, what needs attention, and what to prioritize. These reports are essential for real estate transactions and insurance documentation.
We use the Sweeper Peeper, a professional-grade wireless 360° chimney inspection camera, to see what the naked eye cannot. The camera travels the full length of your flue, capturing detailed images and video of cracks, creosote buildup, damaged liner joints, and hidden hazards.
We show you exactly what we find inside your chimney. No guesswork, no assumptions. Just clear documentation of your chimney's condition. This technology is especially important for Level 2 chimney inspections during real estate transactions, where buyers, sellers, and their agents need proof of flue integrity.
The Mad River Valley has one of the highest rates of second-home ownership in the country. Whether you own a ski condo near Sugarbush, a vacation rental listed on Airbnb or VRBO, or a family retreat you visit a few weekends a year, your chimney still needs annual service before burning season.
We work with second-home owners, property managers, and condo associations throughout the Valley. We coordinate access, complete the chimney sweep and inspection, and send you a detailed report with photos. You get a clear picture of your chimney's condition before the first fire of the season, whether you are in Boston, New York, Connecticut, or D.C.
If you are buying or selling a home in the Mad River Valley, a Level 2 chimney inspection is essential. NFPA 211 requires a Level 2 inspection upon the sale or transfer of any property with a chimney. Our inspection includes a full video scan of the flue liner with the Sweeper Peeper camera and a comprehensive report that realtors, buyers, and insurance companies can rely on.
Give your transaction solid footing. Do not let a chimney issue hold up a closing. We work with real estate agents throughout Warren, Waitsfield, Stowe, Waterbury, and central Vermont and can schedule quickly to meet your timeline.
From Warren and Waitsfield to Waterbury, Stowe, and Bristol, whether it's a ski condo near Sugarbush, a farmhouse in Northfield, or a vacation rental in Fayston, we will get your chimney cleaned, inspected, and ready when the temperature drops.
Owner Patrick Konvicka is a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, trained, tested, and held to a professional code of ethics by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. CSIA certification requires rigorous coursework, passing examinations on NFPA 211 fire codes and the International Residential Code, and ongoing continuing education to stay current on safety standards.
We are not a franchise. We are not driving in from two hours away. We live in Warren. We ski here, we raise our family here, and we take care of our neighbors' chimneys the way we would want ours taken care of. Thoroughly, honestly, and with the kind of attention that comes from doing this work in your own community.
Every chimney we service gets a detailed, photo-documented inspection report generated through ChimSpect, the same professional reporting system used by top chimney companies nationwide. You will know exactly what we found, what meets current industry standards, and what needs attention.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends that chimneys, fireplaces, and vents be inspected at least once a year. Even if you do not use your fireplace often, annual inspections catch problems like animal nests, water damage, and deterioration before they become safety hazards.
A Level 1 inspection is the standard annual checkup. We examine the readily accessible portions of your chimney, flue, and appliance connections. A Level 2 inspection is more comprehensive and includes video scanning of the flue liner with our Sweeper Peeper 360° camera. Level 2 inspections are required when buying or selling a home, after a chimney fire, or when changes are made to the system.
Yes. We work with second-home owners, property managers, and condo associations throughout the Valley. We coordinate access, complete the chimney sweep and inspection, and send you a detailed report with photos so you have a clear understanding of your chimney's condition before the first fire of the season.
Yes. We offer volume scheduling for condo associations and multi-unit vacation properties near Sugarbush and throughout the Mad River Valley. One point of contact, professional reports for every unit, and flexible scheduling. Multi-chimney homes also receive a discount on additional units.
Creosote is a dark, tar-like substance that builds up inside your chimney every time you burn wood. It is highly flammable and is the leading cause of chimney fires in the United States. Creosote can also block proper ventilation, allowing carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, to accumulate in your home. An annual chimney sweep removes dangerous creosote and helps reduce these risks.
At Mad River Valley Chimney Services, chimney sweeps with a Level 1 inspection start at $165. Multi-chimney homes receive a discount on additional units. Contact us at (802) 225-0235 or email mrvchimneyservices@gmail.com for a free estimate.
We serve Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, Moretown, Duxbury, Granville, Hancock, Rochester, Northfield, Roxbury, Waterbury, Stowe, Middlesex, Bristol, Huntington, Lincoln, and Starksboro. Our service area covers the Mad River Valley and central Vermont along the Route 100 corridor.
Do not wait for the first cold snap. Get your chimney inspected and swept before burning season so you know your system has been professionally serviced.