Chimney Sweeps and Inspections in Buxton, ME
At Black Cat Sweeps LLC, we provide expert chimney sweeping and inspection services throughout Buxton, ME. Our professional team ensures your chimney is clean, safe, and operating efficiently, helping to prevent fire hazards and extend the life of your fireplace. Whether you need a routine cleaning or a thorough inspection, we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of your home, delivering quality workmanship you can trust.
Service Price List
Chimney Sweeps & Inspections
First Flue Chimney Sweep
w/ Inspection Sweep From Bottom
No pictures included. Just a written explanation of any concerns seen while performing the sweep and recommended fixes needed. Great for homeowner peace of mind and to ensure a potential home buyer the current homeowner has been keeping up with proper code inspections and repairs of the chimney. Also great for proving the safety of the chimney to your insurance carrier.
$200
*Each Additional Flue That Needs A Chimney Sweep: $100
First Flue Chimney Sweep
w/ Inspection Sweep From Top
No pictures included. Just a written explanation of any concerns seen while performing the sweep and recommended fixes needed. Great for homeowner peace of mind and to ensure a potential home buyer the current homeowner has been keeping up with proper code inspections and repairs of the chimney. Also great for proving the safety of the chimney to your insurance carrier.
$275
*Each Additional Flue That Needs A Chimney Sweep: $138
First Flue Inspection
w/ Inspection Sweep From Bottom
No pictures included. Just a written explanation of any concerns seen and recommended fixes needed. Great for homeowner peace of mind and to ensure a potential home buyer the current homeowner has been keeping up with proper code inspections and repairs of the chimney. Also great for proving the safety of the chimney to your insurance carrier.
$175
*Each Additional Flue Chimney Inspection: $88
*Inspection from the Top: $200
*Each Additional Flue Inspection from Top: $100
Real Estate or Insurance Chimney Inspection
Includes a comprehensive report illustrating everything the Inspector saw. Includes pictures of the exterior of the property and the interior of the property showing any and all areas of concern.
$500
Rotary Sweep
A more aggressive chimney sweep method to remove caked-on, hard-to-remove creosote deposits.
$400
Difficult Sweeps
For heavily blocked flues there will be a $100 per hour charge for every hour over the normal 1 hour chimney sweep time.
$100/hr
*Starting at $100/hr depending on the requirements of the job
Difficult Access Chimneys
If the chimney requires 2 or more ladders, the chimney Is more than 2 stories tall, and/or two people are needed to set up larger ladders there will be an additional charge of $100 for all jobs, chimney sweeps, and chimney inspections.
$100
Long Distance Mileage Charge
Our normal travel distance is no further than a 1 hour radius from Hollis Center Maine. Should we have to travel a distance longer than this there will be a fee of $100 per hour of excess travel time. If a location requires an overnight stay to complete the job, due to excess distance, the customer will be responsible for hotel fees.
$100/hr
Service Charge
For Misc. Jobs Under 2 Hours
$200
Estimates
Estimates include a report of what we saw at your property so you have a better understanding of why we recommend certain repairs for your situation. This allows us to understand what needs to be fixed, confirm the project’s final price, and then complete the job.
$0
Island Estimates
Estimates include a report of what we saw at your property so you have a better understanding of why we recommend certain repairs for your situation. This allows us to understand what needs to be fixed, confirm the project’s final price, and then complete the job. We charge a $175 fee to come out for the service call. This fee helps us to cover our travel costs and time spent at the job site and cannot be waived for island jobs.
$175
Crown Seals
Small Crown Seal
Up To a 16 x16 Chimney. Includes Materials And Labor. Difficult Access Chimneys Will Incur An Additional Charge Of $100
$250
Medium Crown Seal
17 x17 And Up To a 36 x36 Chimney. Includes Materials And Labor. Difficult Access Chimneys Will Incur An Additional Charge Of $100
$350
Large Crown Seal
From A 37 x37 Up To A 36 x60 Chimney. Includes Materials And Labor. Difficult Access Chimneys Will Incur An Additional Charge Of $100
$450
Stainless Steel Caps
8×8 Stainless Steel Cap Installed
Includes Labor And Materials
$275
8×12 Stainless Steel Cap Installed
Includes Labor And Materials
$300
12×12 Stainless Steel Cap Installed
Includes Labor And Materials
$325
Special Order Caps
Special Order Caps Are Priced Based On Lid Size And Screen Height. This Can Very A Great Deal. All Caps Are Made With High-Quality Stainless Steel in Williston VT by New England Chimney Supply. All Caps Include Screens To Keep Out Critters.
$TBD
Bad Check Fees
Bad Check Fee
Should we perform the work and a bad check is collected, the customer is expected to pay the invoice total plus $100 to cover bank and administrative fees. If the customer refuses to make good on the check then we are obligated to call the Maine State Police as this is considered theft of services. Any kind of theft especially where a small business is concerned, can cause a ripple effect of financial burden. This includes price increases to cover the losses.
$100
Bad Debt
Bad debt accounts will be closed, marked as bad debt, & incur a $100 administrative fee. The customer is responsible for all legal fees. If no attempts are made to remedy the debt we will no longer service the customer. This is theft of services & will be reported as such. If you have trouble paying your bill please contact us as we want to work with you to keep your account active with us so you & your family can remain safe within your home with continued proper chimney maintenance.
$100