Chimney & dryer vent cleaning in the Columbia River Gorge
Clean chimneys.
Safe, cozy fires.
A thorough, mess-free sweep from a local Gorge crew — so you can light the fire this winter and actually relax.
- Mess-free, drop cloths down
- Photos of what we find
- Fast, upfront quotes
Licensed & insured · Locally owned in White Salmon
Before & after
See what a sweep takes out.
Real photos from one of our sweeps — the same chimney, before and after.
The top of the chimney pipe
The wood stove glass
About Us
Ridge Chimney Sweeping
Gorge-local. Serious about safe fires.
We’re a locally owned chimney and dryer vent company based in White Salmon, keeping fireplaces, wood stoves, and dryer vents clean and safe through the Gorge’s long, cold months.
Our mission is simple: keep your home safe and warm, without the mess or the hassle.
Learn more about us- Friendly service & good communication
- Clean, careful technicians
- Honest findings, photos included
How it works
A clean, worry-free sweep.
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Easy, upfront quotes
Tell us what you burn and how it’s set up. Most of the time we can give you a firm price right over the phone — no surprises.
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Communication you can count on
You’ll get a confirmation, a reminder the day before, and a text when we’re on the way.
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Your home, protected
Drop cloths down and the opening sealed off before we start, so the soot stays in the chimney — not on your floor.
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The sweep
Rotary brushes and a HEPA vacuum take the creosote and soot out of the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox.
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A look at what we found
We check the flue, damper, crown, and cap as we go, and show you photos of anything that needs attention.
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Clean up & walkthrough
We leave the space as clean as we found it and walk you through the results before we go.
Frequently asked questions
How often should my chimney be swept?
Once a year for most homes that burn regularly — the national fire safety standard (NFPA 211) calls for a yearly inspection, with sweeping as needed. If you burn a lot of wood through the winter, or burn wood that isn’t fully seasoned, you may need it more often.
When is the best time to book?
Late summer and early fall, before the first cold snap. Once the Gorge gets its first chilly week, everyone remembers their chimney at once — booking early gets you the date you want.
Will it be messy?
No. We lay down drop cloths, seal off the opening, and run a HEPA vacuum the whole time so soot stays out of your home.
Service areas
Serving the Washington Gorge.
We’re based in White Salmon and serve homes up and down the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon is coming soon.
Washington
- White Salmon
- Bingen
- Underwood
- Husum
- Trout Lake
- Lyle
- Dallesport
- Stevenson
- Carson
- North Bonneville
Oregon · coming soon
- Hood River
- Mosier
- The Dalles
- Cascade Locks
Get your free quote
It only takes a minute.
Upfront pricing
A few quick details and we can usually give you a firm price over the phone or by text — no home visit needed.
Reliable communication
We’ll pick a date that fits your schedule, send reminders, and text you when we’re on our way.
Honest results
Photos of what we find and a walkthrough before we leave — no scare tactics, no upsell pressure.