CSIA-Certified Chimney Care
Chimney Sweeping & Inspection in Northcentral Wisconsin
An annual sweep and an honest, photo-documented inspection — before the burn season, not after the scare. Kurt is CSIA-certified (#8723), and you'll get a straight report: what's fine, what needs attention, and what can wait.
Family-run since 2013 · the same family serving this community since 1913 · CSIA-certified chimney care
Est. 2013
Family roots to 1913
CSIA #8723
Certified Chimney Sweep
3 Chambers
Merrill, Medford & Wausau
In-House Crew
Turn-key, start to finish
Straight Talk
What This Service Actually Involves
Creosote builds quietly — every wood fire leaves a little behind in the flue, and it's the fuel for the chimney fires nobody plans on. A yearly sweep clears it; a proper inspection catches the cracked tile or failing crown while it's still a small fix.
Our inspections are photo-documented and plainly worded: no scare tactics, no invented urgency — just what the camera saw, what it means, and what it costs. If everything's sound, we say so and see you next fall.
- Full flue sweeping with proper containment — no soot in the living room
- Firebox-to-cap inspection, photo-documented
- Cap, crown, flashing, and liner condition report
- Pre-purchase inspections — and a straight answer about anything we find
How It Works
Three Steps, No Runaround
Schedule Your Visit
Book online or call — fall fills up fast, so spring and summer sweeps get the best pick of dates.
The Sweep & Inspection
We clean the flue properly, inspect from firebox to cap, and photograph what we find — good and bad.
The Straight Report
You get the pictures and plain-English answers: what's fine, what needs attention, and what can wait.
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Google Reviews
Real Reviews From Wisconsin Homeowners
Wood-stove loyalists, first-time gas buyers, and more than a few neighbors who found us through the family's other company. Read what they say when the job's done.
“We had the pleasure of working with Firefly Lodge to have our free standing fireplace installed. Nick and Brian were the best installers we could ask for. … They walked us through how everything worked and my house was cleaner when they left than before they got there!”
“After being told by a different HVAC company that it would be impossible to convert our traditional wood burning fireplace to gas, we reached out to Merrill Sheet Metal & Firefly Lodge … they did it ahead of schedule!”
“After having the addition to our home completed, we were chomping at the bit to get our new wood stove installed! Our salesman Bill was awesome to work with and the installers Brian, Nick and Justin did amazing work! Their attention to detail is like no other.”
“Super helpful staff went above and beyond to get me some parts I desperately needed after hours! Highly recommend!”
Straight Answers
Questions We Hear About Sweeping & Inspection
How often does my chimney need sweeping?
Once a year if you burn regularly, and always before the first fire of fall if the chimney sat all summer. Light burners can sometimes stretch it, but the inspection part is worth doing annually regardless — water and frost damage don't care how often you burn.
How much does a chimney sweep cost?
It depends on the flue and its condition, and we quote it straight when you schedule. What we can promise: no surprise upsells on-site. If the inspection finds something, you'll get photos and options, not pressure.
What happens if you find a problem?
You see exactly what we saw — photos included — with repair options and honest pricing. Small fixes like caps and minor tuck pointing are quick; bigger issues like a failed liner come with choices, including whether an insert makes more sense than a rebuild.
Do you inspect chimneys for home purchases?
Yes — a pre-purchase inspection is one of the smartest line items in a Wisconsin home sale. You'll know what the flue needs before it's your problem.
More questions? The full FAQ covers buying, installation, and service — or call (715) 536-2262 and ask a person.
Every Home Should Have a Fire It Can Count On
Get a real ballpark price in the next five minutes — then come stand in front of it burning at the Merrill showroom.