Marketing built for chimney pros.
More Chimney Sweeps, Inspections & Repairs
Chimney work is seasonal, trust-heavy, and often forgotten by homeowners until the first cold snap. I help chimney sweep and repair companies build a year-round presence that captures the fall rush and the real estate inspection market — before the phone goes quiet.
Why Chimney Sweep & Repair marketing is different
Chimney services peak hard in late summer and fall, then drop off a cliff in spring. Most chimney companies make their entire year's profit in a 12-week window — and do almost no marketing the rest of the year. That leaves them vulnerable to any competitor who shows up earlier or stays visible longer.
Homeowners also don't understand what chimney work costs or why it matters. A $150 sweep feels expensive until they understand creosote fires. Your marketing has to educate and build urgency without fear-mongering.
Own your chimney sweep & repair marketing — don't just rent the results
Whether you run your marketing yourself, train your team to run it, or have someone run it for you, you should always be able to see where your jobs come from and what each one costs. When you can see it, you can plan for the slow seasons instead of getting blindsided by them — and grow on purpose instead of by accident.
How chimney sweep & repair companies actually get more calls
Own the pre-season window.
Start marketing in July and August, before homeowners think about fires. Early-bird specials and reminder campaigns capture the organized customer before the rush.
Target real estate and home sales.
Home inspections almost always flag chimneys. A referral relationship with local inspectors and realtors creates a steady stream of inspection and repair jobs.
Educate on safety, not just service.
Content about creosote, carbon monoxide, and fire safety builds trust and justifies the service. Homeowners who understand the risk book the sweep.
Build a recurring maintenance program.
Annual sweep reminders and loyalty discounts turn one-time fall customers into a predictable roster that books you every year.
Repair and relining upsells.
Every sweep is an opportunity to identify liner damage, crown cracks, or cap issues. The right follow-up and estimate process turns sweeps into higher-ticket repairs.
Real results
Chris has worked with chimney professionals on seasonal campaign timing, realtor referral systems, and maintenance reminder programs. Case studies coming soon — the audit is the fastest way to see what would move the needle.
How it works
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Get your audit.
We find exactly where your booked jobs come from — and where they leak.
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See the full picture.
A clear, no-jargon plan built for your Chimney Sweep & Repair business.
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Choose how to grow.
Do it yourself, train your team, or have us run it.
Ways to work with Chris on your chimney sweep & repair marketing
Every engagement starts with the audit. After that, you pick the path that fits where your chimney sweep & repair business is right now.
Marketing Audit
A full audit of your chimney marketing — seasonal timing, Google Business Profile, ads, reviews, and follow-up. See where jobs leak and what to fix first.
Start with an auditInsourced Marketing Blueprint
Build an in-house marketing system for your chimney business — playbooks for pre-season campaigns, realtor partnerships, and annual reminder programs.
Build your in-house marketing1:1 Coaching With Chris
Work with Chris on pricing, upsell scripting, seasonal staffing, or building a recurring customer base that books you every fall.
Book a coaching session
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