Located in Ashland, KY and servicing a 2-hour radius, Sootshaker Chimney Sweep LLC is experienced and locally owned and operated with professional and industry trained staff. We're also your local dealer for wood, pellet and gas stoves, including Lopi, Fireplace Xtrordinair and Monessen.
Ed and Kim Blankenship started Sootshaker Chimney Sweep in 1985 and have served the Tri-State area of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia ever since. The company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, the professional standards and education industry leader. Owner Ed Blankenship has been trained by the Chimney Safety Institute of America; and our staff is trained in the industry and at the factory level on our products. We are your local go-to for sales, service and installation of wood, pellet and gas stoves, as well as cleaning, stainless steel relining, renovation and repair of your chimney and fireplace.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends chimneys be inspected annually. This allows homeowners to stamp out most chimney fires and other problems before they become problems. The NFPA also suggests chimney inspections immediately after chimney fires, whenever you convert the service of the chimney from one fuel source to another, when considering the purchase of a home with a chimney and whenever you suspect storm damage or a leaking chimney. The best way to stop a chimney fire is to prevent it before it starts.