SERVICES RENDERED AND PRICING

MAILING ADDRESS

5376 BONANZA CT. HELENA, MT 59602

Phone:

(406) 227-8937

Text:

(406) 439-2170

northcountrysweep@gmail.com

NOTE: Text option best for checking availability and oftentimes for setting appointments as well.

SERVICES RENDERED AND PRICING

NOTE: If work is to be done more than 20 miles from Helena Proper please read Travel Considerations at bottom of page.

SERVICE CALLS:

$70.00 Includes visual inspection of system from top to bottom, trouble-shooting, and a verbal report.

REPAIRS ETC:

$75.00 for first hour (minimum) and $70.00 per each additional hour.

If however we are already there for a cleaning appt then it is only $70 per hour (not including the time it takes for cleaning, of course) which will be charged in Real Time by 15 minute increments.

INSPECTIONS:

Level 1 Inspection: $100.00
Includes general lookover of entire system.
Level 2 Inspection: Starts at $140.00
Detailed lookover (basic cleaning necessary) including any necessary dismantling of system that can be readily put back together.
Level 3 Inspection.$70.00 per hour
Includes a detailed look over including dismantling of system possibly via destructive means in order to get to the bottom of the problem. Job Notes are included with all inspections BUT If you require an extensive Itemized Report, Pictures or Video as well, it will be an additional $30.00 for each you require.

VERY IMPORTANT !!

IF AT ANY POINT DURING A CLEANING APPOINTMENT IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT (even if cleaned) A SYSTEM IS HAZARDOUS TO USE, CLEANING APPOINTMENT WILL THEN BECOME

AN INSPECTION APPOINTMENT.

TYPES OF CLEANINGS:
All types of cleanings include the chimney/flue or vent.

Cost starts (and USUALLY stayst) at $140.00 Per System.

The main exception being Dryer Vent Cleanings

which are rarely (if ever) over $100.00

A Level 1 Inspection and Job Notes included (at no extra cost) with all cleaning services.

Fireplaces
Freestanding Wood Stoves
Contemporary Fireplace Inserts
Pellet Stoves (Inside of unit dismantled and cleaned. Electronic components cleared of dust and debris. Fan motors cleaned and oiled.)
Specialty Stoves (such as Tulikivi or Eco Firebox)
Boilers
Cook Stoves
"Old Timey" Fireplace Inserts (These must be completely removed from original fireplace cavity to facilitate removal of fallen soot/creosote and then fire place cleaned, then stove re-inserted and cleaned)
Dryer Vents

GENERAL METHODS THAT WILL BE EMPLOYED FOR ANY OF THE ABOVEMENTIONED TYPE OF STOVE ETC. ARE AS FOLLOWS

The use of boot covers and floor runners when necessary and proper covering of firebox and connector pipe, so as to prevent the spread of soot inside the dwelling.
Cleaning of cap/spark arrestor if present.
Brushing of chimney flue and connector (black pipe) with a heavy duty flat wire brush or light duty rotary whip and removal of whatever comes of that.
Cleaning of inside of firebox (incl. smoke shelf, above baffles etc.) and removal of ashes. Hepa filter vacuum used during this portion of task to control any ash/soot that may be disturbed.
Cleaning of glass doors if applicable.
Notes on chimney/firebox condition; Recommendations for any necessary repairs; Suggestions for better burning techniques.
If requested: Off premises disposal of firebox ash etc.

These procedures can take anywhere (On average just over an hour) between 45 minutes to 2.5 hours from start to finish. It depends upon the roof/chimney set-up/conditions and just how dirty the flue, firebox, and glass are.

POTENTIAL EXTRA CHARGES

Please know that if I discover the need for additional measures to be taken

to ensure the best job is done for you (and/or to keep myself

upright&intact) I will discuss such, along with any extra cost

before proceeding.

Rotary Cleaning - $15.00 per every 5' necessary. If a chimney has Glazed Creosote on the walls of the flue this method may be advised in order to facilitate safe wood burning. Usually only applicable to masonry chimney/flue and is minimally destructive (spinning chains on a drill) as long as flue tiles are free of cracks or missing pieces.
Additional Firebox Cleaned - $20.00 Sometimes one flue (inner wall of chimney) may have been built (usually turn of the century homes) to vent more than one burning unit and so cleaning of that flue will result in debris (soot etc.) flowing into an unused wood burner as well as the one originally intended to be cleaned.
Fireplace Ash Cleanout - $20.00 Although leaving it full may affect air flow, if one favors scooping their ash into the hole to be dealt with later rather than shoveling it out, this does not constitute a liability and so I only do it upon request.
Snow/Ice Roof Hazard - $30.00 If snow must be removed from your roof and or I need to use additional safely equipment in order to stay alive and do the job right, this charge will be applied to your total.
General Snow Removal- $70.00 per hour If access to the outside of your chimney or doorway (nearest stove etc) is blocked by excessive amounts of snow, this charge may be applied to your total. WEEKEND WORK I am happy to work weekends, however I also love life and therefore weekends are of course extra and the following charges will apply .....unless it is at my request to work for you on such a day.
Hourly Labor- $20.00 Extra Per Hour
Cleanings - $25.00 Extra Per System
Installations- $200.00 Extra
Travel- 50 Cents Extra Per Mile

CHIMNEY/VENT INSTALLATIONS AND CHIMNEY RE-LINING

Prices include ALL LABOR (parts are extra and job specific) for NFPA Standard Installation regardless of time to completion as well as tidying up of job site.

Removal of jobsite waste is the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise agreed upon.

To a Free-Standing Wood Stove or Fire Place Insert-
Flat-Rate $585.00 Installation of chimney, stove and other necessary components only
To a Free-Standing Pellet Stove or Pellet Stove Insert-
Flat-Rate $585.00 Installation of vent, stove and other necessary components only
NOTE: Some installations (such as a pellet stove venting straight out the wall) are not very time consuming and therefore (if you so choose) can be done Per-Hour instead of by the Flat-Rates noted above.
If you elect to go Per-Hour and it takes more time than anticipated, the labor cost will be capped at the Flat-Rate.
Neither Travel Considerations nor Demolition Extras (if applicable) are included.

POTENTIAL DEMOLITION EXTRAS:

Old System Removal - $70.00 per hour
Flue Tile Removal - $70.00 per hour Sometimes, for safety's sake and or adherence to NFPA code, original flue tiles must be broken out and removed. Either because there is insufficient room for a liner to be inserted though existing chimney to maintain proper clearances or because there is an abundance of creosote along damaged flue tiles which may have migrated to the outer surface and pose a risk of chimney fire even though there is a new liner installed.
Masonry Cutting/Drilling - $70.00 per hour Extra work involved to cut through concrete and extra measures necessary to keep the home dust free. Possible need to rent extra equipment.

TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS:

If work is beyond 20 miles from Helena proper $1.75 per mile ($2.25 on hazardous roads) one way will be charged in addition to whichever of the above type of service applies to you.

I GO BY MY ODOMETER FROM THE MAP'S EDGE OF HELENA TO YOUR DOOR. WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT GPS MILEAGE. Usually it's a bit less.

NOTE: If on the same day, I have other appointments in your area, then the travel charges will be divided equally between you and your neighbors. So, if you can wait for me to gather more appointments in your area or you are able to get some neighbors on-board for a cleaning it will be more cost effective for you. If you get me NEW customers in your area you will be compensated ($15.00 a head) for your leg-work.

DISCOUNTS:

Service Folk Discount- If you are a member (active or retired) of military, police or are someone who puts significant time into being of service to your fellow humans, let me know and you'll get 10% off of any of my services. This applies to widows or widowers of such folk as well.
Spring Clean Discount- 15% off CLEANING total March through June
Multi System Discount- $20.00 off of any additional cleaning under the same roof.
Just Because Discount- We like to pay it forward when we can, so either just because you're awesome or because I feel like it, I'll knock off some money.