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MFC is a one-person chimney sweeping company. Thank you for both your patience and understanding in waiting for a response when using the messaging feature, as I'm usually unable to reply or return phone calls until the end of the day. Being a one-man shop, Mt Freedom Chimney specializes in service and maintenance, not repair projects.

Chimney sweeping starts at a $179.00, and all appointments require a $29.00 retainer (credited to the final cost).

MFC is not a licensed plumber who can service gas fireplaces, does not perform work on commercial property, or service food-grade applications (pizza ovens, restaurants). MFC cannot accommodate same-day emergency services.

MFC is not available for hire or subcontracting by realtors, general contractors, other home service/repair companies, or home purchasers, and is only available to the current, private homeowner.

Price Guide

Appointment Retainer

All appointments require a retainer, and is credited to the cost of the appointment.

$29.00

Retainers are to be submitted by no later than 6pm the day after a time/date has been assigned. After this deadline, the appointment time/date will be assigned to the next caller. Retainers are fully refunded for cancelations, so long as the MFC office is notified no later than 12pm the day prior to an appointment.

The price guide below lists the minimum starting prices, and cost is subject to increase based on difficulty of access, hidden construction defects, and time/labor spent.

Chimney Sweeping

All chimney sweeping appointments include a level-1 inspection, performed in accordance with NFPA-211 standards, and cross-referenced against the current edition of IRC building code. Wood-burning applications cannot be used within 48 hours prior to an appointment to allow for adequate cool-off time. Chimney sweeping is performed on a per-flue basis, not per chimney, as one chimney may house multiple flues for multiple appliances. Seasonal restrictions apply.

Fireplaces & Fireplace Inserts

$179.00

Performed from indoors. Roof access not required. Servicing for sealed gas inserts require a licensed plumber.

Free-Standing Wood Stoves & Home-Heating Systems

$179.00

Performed from both indoors and on your roof. Roof access is required, and is seasonally available.

Ash Collection & Removal

$20.00

For fireplaces, ash is pushed down into the ash pit. Stoves, inserts, and pre-fab fireplaces do not have an ash pit, and ash must be removed to facilitate service and inspection. Price reflects cost per 5-gal bucket.

Other Services

Dryer Vent Cleaning

$79.00

Dryer appliance must be function, and connected to a duct which exhausts outdoors (with the exception of venting outdoors on ground level ,not performed during winter).

Chimney Cap Installation

$175.00

All caps are comprised of UL-listed stainless steel, and are guaranteed for life against rust and corrosion (not performed during winter).

Replacement Fireplace Dampers

$395.00

Top-sealing damper "cap" which takes the place of the original damper located in the throat, above the fireplace opening (not performed during winter).

TOS Violations

$99.00

Some instances will result in appointment termination and a service charge (discovery of live embers, snow-covered driveway, etc).

NO-SHOW

$99.00

No reply upon arrival: the $29 retainer will be credited towards the service charge, and an invoice for the remaining $70 will be left in the mailbox. Invoices for non-payment will be mailed every 30 with a 10% late penalty days for a period of 90 days, until being forwarded to collections. No-show accounts will be permanently added to the "services not rendered" list.

Pricing information shows the listed minimums, and is subject to change. Free estimates are not offered.

Payment Information

Accepted methods of payment are: Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, the "online bill pay" feature found here on the MFC website, and exact-change cash. Processing fees are: 4.35% for on-site credit card transactions; 2.70% for website credit cards transactions; 2.30% for PayPal transactions; 1.75% for Venmo transactions. There are no processing fees for check, cash, or Zelle transactions. Cash discounts are NOT offered. The company owner does not carry cash.

NJ LR: 2011-1-SUT prohibits NJ state SALES TAX collection on all forms of chimney maintenance and repair work.

Payment is due upon completion at the conclusion of the appointment. Payments not received are subject to the immediate imposition of 10% interest late penalty, and discounts are forfeited. Interest penalties will be added in 30-day increments until the outstanding balance is paid in full, with the first penalty being imposed the day of the appointment. Payments not received after 90 days are subject to being forwarded to a collection agency.

Payments not received whereas the balance is over $1,000.00; accounts are subject to having a “Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien” submitted to the county courthouse, and after the processions of an arbitration hearing, a lien may be placed on the property, prohibiting sale.

Returned check fee is $20.00 per check; non-payment as a result of a returned check will yield a retroactive late penalty.

Scheduling Information

Monday Thru Friday

Morning

Midday

Afternoon

Notice: Half hour notice is supplied the day of the appointment, and appointment duration can range from 30 minutes to over two hours.

Wait Time: Similar to the cable repairman from the 1990s, arrival times are approximated, and arrival could be earlier or later than estimated. Clients are expected to be available for their appointment, and arrival time can be as late at 7pm. Canceling to rescheduled because it's "too late" the day of an appointment is unacceptable, and service charge will be applied as a second retainer.

Saturdays: Scheduling is available only from September 1st to December 31st.

Sundays: Held open in reserve for weather-related cancelations to reduce lengthy wait times for scheduled clients who have already waited, but only during the "sweep season" Sept thru Dec, when wait time is four weeks or longer.

Mondays: Office / admin day. Appointments are not scheduled.

Repairs & Estimates

MFC is a one-person company, primarily focused on service and maintenance. Large repair projects, stove installations, and inspections for the purpose of the sale of home and property are not taken on.

MFC is not a licensed plumber, and does not perform gas work (i.e. conversions, diagnostics, or repairs for gas fireplace appliances or home-heating systems).

If you feel your chimney requires extensive care, it's best to consult with a larger, repair-based company. I do not receive a finders fee for the referrals listed, and you do not have to mention me by name.

CHIMNEY REPAIR REFERRALS

Ryan & Son Chimneys

(Landing, NJ) 973-398-3978

Hearth & Home

(Ledgewood, NJ) 973-252-0190

Luna Chimney Sweeps

(Blairstown, NJ) 973-300-5862

OTHER REFERRALS

Cornerstone Plumbing & Heating

lic'ed plumber & HVAC

(Randolph, NJ) 973-879-2180

T. Daniel Specialty Heating

lic'ed plumber & HVAC

(Landing, NJ) 973-927-5742

NJ Pest Control

lic'ed pest services

(Randolph, NJ) 973-895-2106

Jim Burke

lic'ed electrician

(Budd Lake, NJ) 908-979-0407

Servpro

lic'ed disaster clean-up

(Randolph, NJ) 973-620-8029.

NJHIC 13VH06466100(973) 559-6225

Mt Freedom Chimney

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Price Guide

Appointment Retainer

Chimney Sweeping

Fireplaces & Fireplace Inserts

Free-Standing Wood Stoves & Home-Heating Systems

Ash Collection & Removal

Inspections & Evaluations

Non-Sweep Eval

Chimney Verification Certificate

HOA / Townhouse Inspections

Other Services

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Chimney Cap Installation

Replacement Fireplace Dampers

TOS Violations

NO-SHOW

Veteran Discount

Repairs & Estimates

Mt Freedom Chimney

Expert Chimney Service for Over 22 Years

Services Not Supported

Pellet Inserts & Stoves

Unlined Fireplace Inserts

Pellet Inserts & Stoves

Sealed Gas Fireplaces

Unlined Fireplace Inserts

Pellet Inserts & Stoves

Unlined Fireplace Inserts

Unlined Fireplace Inserts

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

Wood Furnaces

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces

1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces

Wood Ovens (Anything Food-Grade)

1st Gen Heat-Form Fireplaces

NJHIC 13VH06466100
(973) 559-6225