Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Murray, UT
If you’re in Murray and your fireplace has started smoking back, your damper sticks, or there’s a dark stain spreading across the ceiling near the chimney, you want someone who can diagnose and repair the problem rather than just run a brush through it. Murray has a lot of 1950s through 1970s brick ranch homes with original clay tile flues, and those flues are now handling wood inserts and gas logs they were never built for. That’s our specialty. Call (833) 497-1153 and we’ll get an experienced technician out to look at it.
Why Murray Homes Are Different
The Salt Lake Valley’s winter inversion season means a lot of burning. From November through March, a Murray fireplace gets used the way fireplaces in milder places don’t – day after day, through weeks of cold air trapped under a lid of smog that won’t clear. That kind of use builds creosote fast, and the clay tile flues in the older neighborhoods off State Street weren’t lined to handle it. Add in decades of gas-burning inserts and log sets, and what you get is a flue that looks fine from the hearth but carries a cocktail of soot, glaze, and cracked tile you can’t see without a camera.
ZIP 84107 is where this shows up the most. The mid-century tract homes there had interior masonry fireplaces installed as a heating feature when the houses were built, and those original flues have taken heavy service from their first day. We see plenty of gas conversions that happened in the 1990s where the flue was never swept before the gas set went in. That soot-caked layer sits under every new appliance decision you make, which is why we camera-inspect before anyone talks about relining or a fresh cap. Cold snaps in January and February make this the time to find problems, not the time to discover them.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Murray Services
Most Murray homeowners who call us are after one of two things: a sweep to get a problem flue clean, or dryer vent work to keep the other fire hazard in the house under control. We handle both.
Chimney Sweep in Murray
Our sweep is a full inspection as much as a cleaning. We run a camera down the flue, photograph the creosote level, and remove what’s there with trade tools, not a shop-vac-and-a-poker approach. In Murray homes where a wood insert has been added to an older clay tile flue, we adapt the method because a standard straight-run brush can miss the offsets and ledges. You get the photos before you leave the room, so you can see exactly what came out and what condition the tile’s in. Book a chimney sweep and we’ll find the trouble early, before it finds you.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Murray
Lint buildup in a dryer vent line is a fire hazard that most people never look at until the dryer starts running hot or taking two cycles to dry a load. In Murray’s older homes, vent runs often go through the wall or up a chase and can be full of lint and chinking from a mid-century build. We run a rotating brush line with a camera to clear and document the run, then check the exterior flap and the transition boot. If the run is kinked or too long, we’ll tell you. Book dryer vent cleaning for a smell test you can trust.
Chimney Repair in Murray
Chimney Repair is what sets us apart from a sweep-only outfit. A Murray home from the 1960s with an original clay tile flue may need a new liner, a resurfaced flue, or a cracked crown rebuilt, and those are repair-grade jobs that take a camera, trade materials, and the experience to know when a repair can safely wait versus when it can’t. We work with DuraFlex flexible liner systems and HeatShield flue resurfacing on Murray homes where the tile is intact but pitted.
Our technicians have up to 15 years of experience reading Murray’s older masonry chimneys. When we recommend repair, it’s because we have photo evidence you can see. Nothing is pushed. For an overview of what we can do, see our Chimney Repair hub.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re missing a cap entirely, or yours is a rusted galvanized model that has begun to sag across the flue opening.
What it costs in Murray
Standard chimney cap installation typically runs $150 – $350 in Murray, with custom sizes and stainless units at the top of that range.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, cut or order the cap to fit, seal the edges with high-temperature sealant, and anchor it to the crown so rain, snow and downdrafts stay out.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, dented, or so degraded that birds and rain are finding their way in.
What it costs in Murray
Replacing a cap usually costs $150 – $350 in Murray, similar to a new install, since the removal and sealing work is the same.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, inspect the crown underneath for cracks, and set the new stainless or copper cap with the same seal and anchor method we use on a fresh install.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera inspection shows cracked or spalling clay tiles, gaps between liner sections, or a flue that never had a liner to begin with.
What it costs in Murray
Liner installation typically runs $1,800 – $4,500 in Murray depending on flue height and liner type, and the written estimate is where the final number lives.
How we do it
We size the DuraFlex liner to the appliance, insulate where code requires it, drop the liner through the flue, and connect it at the top plate and the appliance collar, then camera-verify the run.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling or the chimney chase, or rusted, lifted, or missing flashing at the roof line.
What it costs in Murray
Flashing repair generally costs $200 – $500 in Murray depending on roof pitch and the amount of flashing that has to be reset or replaced.
How we do it
We reset the existing flashing, seal any open laps with roofing cement and new step flashing where needed, and make sure the counter-flashing is tucked into the masonry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, chipped, or pulling away from the flue, and water is getting into the masonry below.
What it costs in Murray
Crown repair typically runs $250 – $600 in Murray, with full rebuilds at the higher end when the existing crown has to be removed and recast.
How we do it
We break out the failing concrete, re-form the crown with a proper slope away from the flue, and cast it back so water can’t sit on top of the chimney.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Murray
| Item | Typical range in Murray |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $600 |
Do I really need a new liner in my Murray chimney?
Not always. A camera inspection tells us whether the existing clay tile is intact and a sweep will do, or whether cracked tile means the flue needs a DuraFlex liner before you burn again. We show you the photos and tell you when repair can safely wait.
What causes a chimney crown to crack in Murray?
Freeze-thaw cycling in the Salt Lake Valley works on the crown every winter. Water gets into hairline cracks, freezes overnight, expands, and opens them wider, which is why a crown that was fine in October can look rough by March.
Brands We Service in Murray
We work with the trade brands the professionals specify: DuraFlex flexible liners, HeatShield flue resurfacing, and Gelco and Olympia Chimney components. We don’t stock parts in Murray, so turnaround depends on what the job needs and what’s available from the supplier, and we tell you that up front. See our brands for the full list.
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Prices in Murray depend on the specific condition of your flue – height, tile condition, access, and whether you’re dealing with a wood insert or gas logs. The ranges below are typical for the market, and a written estimate sets the final price. We inspect with a camera and quote only what the photos support.
| Service | Typical range in Murray |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $350 |
| Camera inspection | $100 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $275 |
Two things push the price up in Murray: how much creosote has glazed onto the tile in a flue that’s been burning hard through inversion season, and whether a liner has to be added to a flue that has never had one. Everything is flat-priced in the written estimate before booking, so you know the number before the technician starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Murray
Murray runs in a fairly tight circle, and most service addresses are within a 10 to 15 minute drive of the other end of town, so a scheduled visit is straightforward. The older subdivisions off State Street, the streets feeding into Murray Park, and the ranch homes toward the eastern edge of the city all get the same treatment, with camera documentation and a flat-price estimate before any work begins.
- State Street corridor
- Murray Park area
- Little Cottonwood Creek neighborhoods
- Downtown Murray
- Fashion Place area
Service Area – Cities Near Murray
Murray sits in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley and the cities around it have much the same housing stock and the same inversion season, so a lot of the work we do across the valley is similar. We serve Midvale, UT, just south of Murray, and Holladay, UT to the east toward the foothills. We also work in Salt Lake City, UT and down to Sandy, UT. If you’re just outside the line, ask us when you call.
Serving Murray, UT – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Murray and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Murray
Liners typically require a permit through the Murray City building department, so check with them before work begins. We can tell you what the installation involves; the permit side is on you or your contractor to confirm.
We answer 24/7, and our crews dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours books into the next opening. Most Murray visits are scheduled within a few days of the call.
We serve Murray and the surrounding cities across the valley, including Midvale, Holladay, Salt Lake City, and Sandy. If your address is just outside those areas, mention it when you call and we’ll tell you whether we can schedule it.
If your Murray home’s chimney needs a sweep, a repair, or a second look at a flue that’s been burning hard through the winter, call (833) 497-1153 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, and we dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you. The visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Murray Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Brooke Fletcher"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Brian Norris"No issues with the actual work. I did have to call twice to get the invoice emailed to me, which was mildly annoying. The repair itself has been fine."
- Elena Martinez