Family-Owned. Professionally Trained. Genuinely Friendly.
We started The Chimney Sweeper to bring honest, code-compliant chimney care to Cincinnati homeowners — and a little bit of friendliness never hurts.
Built on Trust (and a Good Attitude)
The Chimney Sweeper was founded in 2011 by a Cincinnati family who kept hearing the same complaints from neighbors: rushed inspections, vague estimates, and crews who treated a 100-year-old Hyde Park chimney the same way they'd treat a brand-new one out in West Chester. We set out to do it differently — certified technicians who actually know the difference between century-old Cincinnati brick and a modern prefab chase, clear pricing, and a genuinely friendly experience from the first phone call.
Today we’re still locally owned and operated, servicing thousands of homes every year across Cincinnati’s older urban neighborhoods and the newer subdivisions of Mason, West Chester, and Blue Ash alike — and yes, we really are this cheerful in person too.
What Guides Every Job We Do
Safety First
Every job follows NFPA 211 standards — no shortcuts, ever.
Honest Pricing
Written estimates before we start — no surprise charges on your invoice.
Real Craftsmanship
Masonry and repair work built to last, matched to your home’s existing materials — whether that’s century-old Cincinnati brick or a modern chase cover.
A Genuine Smile
We’re your neighbors — locally owned, friendly, and easy to work with.
Certifications You Can Verify
We hold ourselves to the same standards national inspectors and insurers expect.
Professionally Trained Sweep
Certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and bonded to work in the state of Ohio.
BBB Accredited
A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati.
Family-Owned
Locally owned and operated in Cincinnati since 2011.
The Friendly Faces Behind Every Sweep
Karl Bruegmann
Founder & Master Chimney SweepKarl learned the trade working sweeps across the Midwest before founding The Chimney Sweeper in 2011 with one van and a passion for doing it right — he still answers the phone himself most mornings.
Maria Suárez
Senior Chimney TechnicianProfessionally trained since 2016, Maria leads our camera-first inspections and has scoped over 4,500 flues across Cincinnati and the surrounding suburbs.
Devon Ashworth
Masonry & Repair SpecialistFourteen years in the masonry trade — Devon handles crowns, tuckpointing, and full rebuilds, with a soft spot for restoring Cincinnati’s older brick chimneys the right way.
Want to Work With a Team You Can Trust?
Call today or request a free estimate — we’re happy to answer any questions first.