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We Love Serving Our Neighbors in Northern Indiana

Winters in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana can be brutal; for many families, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a way to stay warm, spend time together, and creating lasting memories. At Clean Sweeps of Michigan, we are proud to service the chimneys and fireplaces of our friends and neighbors, including Northern Indiana!

About us

Founded in Clarklake in 1980, Clean Sweeps of Michigan was started by a local fireman before being sold to long-time employee and current owner Cliff Slagle. We are proud to provide high quality chimney and dryer vent services to our friends, family, and neighbors throughout Mid-Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio. Along the way, we have built an award-winning chimney service company with top reviews on Google and Angie’s List.

As part of our commitment to quality, our team is dedicated to keeping chimneys and dryer vents as clean and safe as possible. Our team of chimney sweeps are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, or CSIA; our sweeps are also members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and members of a variety of other professional guilds and organizations.

Our services

Clean Sweeps of Michigan offers a full range of chimney and fireplace services. From regular maintenance to extensive repairs, our team of chimney technicians can care for every part of your fireplace system. Some of our chimney services include:

• Chimney sweepings and inspections. Chimney sweeping is an important part of regular chimney maintenance. A chimney sweeping removes soot, ash, and creosote from the flue; this allows the fireplace to burn safely and efficiently. During a chimney inspection, accessible portions of the interior and exterior of the flue are checked for signs of damage or deterioration.
• Chimney rebuilding and restoration. Whether your chimney is in need of minor repairs or a major rebuild, our master masons can restore your fireplace and chimney to its former glory.
• New chimney construction. Want to add a chimney to your home or business? Our masons can help make your dreams a reality and create a chimney system that will last for years to come!

We service dryer vents, too!

We aren’t just a chimney company – we service dryer vents, too! Having dryer vents professionally cleaned can help dryers operate more efficiently while also significantly reducing the risk of dryer vent fire.

During regular use, the same lint that accumulates in the lint trap begins to accumulate in the dryer vent. Over time, this lint can create blockages that forces the dryer to work harder, eventually creating super-heated air that can ignite the highly flammable lint. Likewise, these blockages can cause clothes to not dry completely, be left with a musty odor, or take longer than one cycle to dry.

Why choose a local company

When looking for a chimney sweep, hiring locally matters. There are often a number of “drive-through” chimney sweeps that come in and out of an area during the fall and winter. However, these chimney sweeps are usually not familiar with the area, the weather, and the unique characteristics of fireplaces or chimneys in the region.

Likewise, when you support a local company you are directly supporting the community! We live and raise our families in the same areas we work; our team of trained chimney technicians are dedicated to providing our neighbors with high quality fireplace services year-round.

At Clean Sweeps of Michigan, we are proud to be involved in the communities we serve. We are proud to partner with a variety of local organizations and associations including Jackson Christian School, Jackson Area Rec Baseball Sponsors, Jackson Area Chamber Of Commerce, Brooklyn – Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce, Washtenaw County BRAGG Ann Arbor.

Our name says Michigan, but we serve Northern Indiana, too!

While our company name may be Clean Sweeps of Michigan, we are proud to service customers in Northern Indiana as well! Several years ago, we noticed that our neighbors in Northern Indiana were severely underserved by fireplace and chimney professionals.

Because many homes in the area use wood stoves, we are happy to dedicate trucks and technicians specifically to this part of the state. We now offer daily appointments for chimney and dryer vent services throughout Northern Indiana which leaves us wondering – what took us so long?

The following is the list of counties and cities we currently serve in Northern Indiana.

• Allen County: Anthony Wayne Village, Avalon, Cedarville, Eastland Gardens, Fairfax, Fort Wayne, Grabill, Harlan, Hillcrest, Hoagland, Huntertown, Indian Village, lake Shores, Leo, Leo-Cedarville, Lincolnshire, Monroeville, New Haven, North Highland, Northcrest, Tanglewood, Waynedale, Westchester, Woodburn
• Dekalb County: Alton, Ashley, Auburn, Butler, Corunna, Garrett, Saint Joe, Waterloo
• Elkhart County: Bristol, Dunlap, East Lake Estates, Elkhart, Goshen, Greenleaf Manor, Middlebury, Millersburg, Nappanee, New Paris, Simonton Lake, Wakarusa
• Kosciusko County: Burket, Claypool, Etan Green, Leesburg, Mentone, Milford, North Webster, Pierceton, Sidney, Silver Lake, Syracuse, Warsaw, Winona Lake
• Lagrange County: Howe, Lagrange, Shipshewana, Topeka
• Noble County: Albion, Avilla, Cromwell, Kendallville, Kimmell, Ligonier, Rome City, Wolcottville
• Steuben County: Angola, Clear Lake, Fremont, Hamilton, Hudson, Orland
• Whitley County: Churubusco, Columbia City, Larwill, south Whitley, Tri-Lakes

Contact us today to schedule your next fireplace or chimney services!

We are proud to serve our friends and neighbors in Northern Indiana. For more information about our service area or to schedule your next fireplace or chimney services, contact Clean Sweeps of Michigan today!

Did You Know We Serve Northern Ohio?

Our name might be Clean Sweeps of Michigan, but did you know we serve Northern Ohio, too? We are proud to provide quality fireplace and chimney services to our friends and neighbors throughout Mid-Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio.

About us

Founded in Clarklake, Michigan in 1980, Clean Sweeps of Michigan was founded by a local fireman before being sold to longtime employee Cliff Slagle. Since the beginning, Clean Sweeps of Michigan has provided quality chimney services and dryer vent care to our customers.

No matter what service we are performing in your home, you can rely on our technicians to be friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has helped us create our award-winning company with plenty of great reviews from our customers; we are proud to have won Super Service Awards from Angie’s List in 2012, 2015, and 2017!

In addition to providing high-quality services and excerpt chimney and dryer vent care, it is our mission to give our customers the information they need to make informed decisions. Because of this, we have created an informative and educational website that covers a variety of topics. Likewise, our technicians are happy to answer any questions you may have about the workings of your fireplace, stove, chimney, or dryer vents.

Community involvement

Our staff lives in the same communities we provide services for, often maintaining the chimney systems for our friends and neighbors. Because of this, we are dedicated to community involvement and are proud to serve alongside our neighbors in a variety of organizations throughout Mid-Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio. Some of the organizations we have sponsored or work with throughout our more than 30 years in business include:

• Jackson Christian School
• Jackson Area Rec Baseball Sponsors
• Jackson Area Chamber Of Commerce
• Brooklyn – Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce 
• Washtenaw County BRAGG Ann Arbor
• Clean Sweeps of Michigan Softball Team

Our services

Whether it is regular chimney maintenance, a minor repair, or major refurbishment, our chimney sweeps can handle it all! We provide our customers with a full range of professional chimney and fireplace services; with extensive training and years of experience, our chimney sweeps can take care of your fireplace system with the highest level of expertise.

When you hire Clean Sweeps of Michigan, you can expect an honest, accurate evaluation of the condition of your chimney, as well as a cost-effective course of action. In fact, we are so dedicated to customer satisfaction that we will match the price of any competitor that offers the same high-quality level of service. Our technicians also take steps to ensure that your home is kept neat and soot-free throughout the visit.

Our chimney services include:

• Chimney sweepings: Yearly chimney sweepings are an important part of keeping your fireplace burning safely and efficiently. Sweepings by a CSIA-certified chimney sweep helps remove buildup in the flue including soot, ash, and harmful and flammable creosote.
• Chimney inspections: A chimney inspection can help spot minor damage before it turns into major deterioration. During an inspection, our chimney sweeps will inspect all accessible portions of both the interior and exterior chimney system for weak points or areas of deterioration.
• Masonry repair, restoration, or rebuilds: Masonry is one of the strongest building materials, which makes it ideal for chimneys and fireplaces. Despite this, bricks and mortar may need to be repairs, restored, or rebuilt. Our chimney technicians can work with you to restore or rebuild your home’s fireplace system after damage.
• New chimney construction: Want to add a new fireplace to your home? Our masons can help you design the fireplace of your dreams! Building a new chimney system gives homeowners the chance to create a custom heating appliance that is perfect for their home and heating needs.
• Dryer vent services: We care for more than just your chimney! Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to keep your dryer operating safely and efficiently, as well as significantly reduce the risk of a dryer fire.
• We serve Northern Ohio, too!

While our name includes Michigan, we are proud to serve Northern Ohio, too! Our service area for Northern Ohio covers Defiance County, including Defiance, Hicksville, Ney, and Sherwood; Fulton County, including Archbold, Delta, Fayette, Lyons, Metamora, Pettisville, Swanton, Tedrow, and Wauseon; and Williams County, including Alvordton, Blakeslee, Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Holiday City, Kunkle, Lake Seneca, Montpelier, Pioneer, Pulaski, Stryker, and West Unity.

In addition to our service area in Northern Ohio, we are proud to serve the Mid-Michigan counties of Branch, Jackson, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Wayne. In Northern Indiana, we serve Whitley, Steuben, Noble, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Allen, De Kalb, and Elkhart counties.

Have questions? Contact us today!

If you aren’t sure if your town is covered in our service area, have questions about our chimney and fireplace services, or need to schedule your next appointment, contact us today! Our team of dedicated, highly educated professionals are ready to assist you with all of your chimney or dryer vent cleaning needs.