Murfreesboro is one of the fastest-changing markets we work in. Around the downtown square and toward MTSU, there are still plenty of older homes with well-used, decades-old chimneys that need the same steady maintenance any established home does. But drive out toward Blackman or Salem and you’ll find entire subdivisions that didn’t exist a few years ago, filling in faster than almost anywhere else in Rutherford County.
That growth brings a specific kind of chimney work along with it: pre-purchase inspections. With homes changing hands so quickly, we get frequent calls from sellers who need a chimney certified before closing, and from buyers who want an independent inspection before they sign. We provide clear, written inspection reports that hold up for lenders and home inspectors, and we can usually turn one around fast enough to keep a closing timeline on track. It’s a different kind of job than a routine seasonal sweep, but it’s one we handle constantly here.
Whether you’re maintaining a chimney you’ve owned for twenty years or getting one certified for a sale, every visit includes a full inspection, honest photos of what we find, and a flat-fee written estimate before any repair work begins. We also work directly with real estate agents and closing attorneys around Rutherford County when a sale is on a tight timeline, so paperwork doesn’t become the thing holding up moving day.
Chimney Services We Provide in Murfreesboro
- Chimney Inspection — including pre-purchase and pre-sale inspection reports.
- Cleaning & Sweeping — routine sweeps for older, well-used fireplaces near the square.
- Chimney Repair — repairs that resolve issues flagged during a sale inspection.
- Cap & Damper Installation — new caps and dampers for both established and new-build homes.
- Chimney Relining — liner replacement for aging flues near downtown.
- Masonry & Rebuild — structural rebuilds for chimneys that have gone years without attention.
Common Chimney Issues in Murfreesboro
Homes near the square that have sat with an inactive chimney between owners often develop weak or blocked draft, which shows up during an inspection as smoke that won’t pull properly, or, worse, smoke that comes back into the living space entirely once a new owner lights the first fire. Both are exactly the kind of issue we flag in pre-purchase inspections, and both are usually resolvable without major work if they’re caught before closing.
What Nashville-Area Homeowners Say on Google
Selected reviews from our Nashville Google Business Profile, quoted word for word. 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 26 reviews (24 five-star, 2 three-star), as of October 2, 2026.
“I had a great experience with The Chimney Sweeper. The technician arrived on time, was very professional, and took the time to explain everything he found during the chimney inspection. The cleaning was done thoroughly and they were careful to keep the area around the fireplace clean. Very knowledgeable, straightforward service with no pressure. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for chimney or fireplace service in Nashville.”
“Very professional. Did his job thoroughly and was helpful in showing us on how to take care and use our new fireplace. Also great with pets in the house.”
“They came in for an inspection as soon as I called them within two days, very prompt and courteous.”
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FAQs
Yes, this is one of our most common requests in Murfreesboro given how quickly homes turn over here. We provide written inspection reports and certificates that satisfy most buyers, lenders, and inspectors, and we can typically turn one around within a week.
Yes. We work on older homes near downtown Murfreesboro and the courthouse square just as often as we service newer construction out in Blackman, Salem, and the other fast-growing subdivisions on the edges of town.
Murfreesboro is one of our regularly serviced areas in Rutherford County, so we generally have appointments available within a day or two, with faster response for urgent safety issues.