Chimney sweep in Bixby, Oklahoma
Chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspection and repair, with floors protected and the hearth left clean.
Chimney sweep service in Bixby
Ashes Away cleans, inspects and repairs chimneys and fireplaces for homeowners in Bixby, Oklahoma.
Bixby sits south of Tulsa, not far from our shop, near the Arkansas River. Memorial Drive is the main road through town, and the annual Green Corn Festival is one of its best-known traditions. It is one of the fast-growing towns in the Tulsa area.
We are an owner-run Tulsa company, and Bixby is part of our regular route. We protect your floors, clean up after the work and explain what we find.
What Bixby homes tend to need
Because Bixby has grown so quickly, most homes here are newer. That usually means a factory-built fireplace, metal flue pipe and a prefabricated cap. These systems still build up soot and creosote, and the metal parts can rust where rain gets in.
Newer homes also tend to be tightly sealed, which makes draft problems easier to notice. If your fireplace smokes, or the house smells sooty on humid days, it is time for a look at the flue.
Storms move through Bixby the same way they move through Tulsa. After hail or high wind, check the cap and crown before you light the first fire of the season.
Good to know in Bixby
If you are new to Bixby and new to a wood-burning fireplace, start with an inspection before the first fire of the season. We check that the flue is clear, the cap is on and the damper works, then show you what we found.
Trees near the house drop leaves into an open flue, and animals look for a sheltered place to nest. A cap with a screen keeps both out, and it is one of the simplest repairs we make.
Bixby neighborhoods are newer, so the original builder’s cap and flashing are often still the ones on the roof. They are worth checking once the home is several years old, before small gaps become leaks.
Our services in Bixby
Every service on this site is available in Bixby. Here is what each one involves.
Chimney and fireplace cleaning
We remove creosote, soot and debris from the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and flue, with floors protected and the hearth left clean. See chimney cleaning for the full process.
Chimney and fireplace inspection
We check the cap, crown, flue liner, masonry, smoke chamber, damper and firebox, then explain what we found. Read more about chimney inspection.
Chimney and fireplace repair
We install caps, repair crowns and masonry, reline chimneys, tuckpoint and parge, and we only do the work you approve. See chimney repair.
When to schedule a visit in Bixby
The best time for a chimney sweep is before you start burning for the season. If you notice a smoky smell, smoke drifting into the room or debris above the damper, do not wait for the first cold night. Tell us what you have noticed, and we will say whether you need a cleaning, an inspection or a repair. A visit before the first fire of the season means any problem gets fixed before it matters, and you can burn with confidence.
Booking a visit in Bixby
Call (918) 361-4929 or request an appointment online. Tell us your address and what you have noticed, and we will confirm a time window. Our shop is at 3212 E 91st St, Suite B in Tulsa.
You can also see our other service areas, or read the chimney FAQ for answers to common questions.
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Bixby questions
Chimney questions in Bixby
Another question? Call us and talk to a real person.
Do you clean the fireplace on the same visit as the inspection?
Yes, if the inspection shows buildup and you want it done. We tell you what we found first, then clean the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and flue while we are there.
Is Bixby close enough to book a visit?
Yes. Bixby is part of our regular service area. Call (918) 361-4929 with your address and we will confirm a time window.
My Bixby home is new. Do I still need an annual inspection?
Yes. A newer home can still have a rusted cap, a nest in the flue or a damper that does not seal. An annual inspection catches those problems early.
How soon should a new Bixby homeowner schedule a sweep?
Before the first fire. A fireplace you have never used may hold dust, nests or debris from construction, and you should know the flue is clear and the damper works before you light it. Call and we will confirm a time window.
Service areas
Serving Bixby and the towns around it
Our shop is at 3212 E 91st St, Suite B in Tulsa. Choose another city for local details.
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Request an appointment and we will confirm your time window.