Des Moines chimney service: Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps for area code 515
Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps is our free complimentary listing for area code 515, which covers Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames and West Des Moines. Call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code to get connected.
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Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps
Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps is our free listing for the 515 area code: the company we would pick to service our own chimney. They are not a paid member.
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Why we chose Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps
Free complimentary listing, not a paid member. We simply chose the company we would pick to service our own chimney. A listing is not a guarantee of their work.
Who they are
- Family business
- Since 1983
- Based in
- Elkhart, IA
- Serving
- Greater Des Moines & central Iowa
What they do
- Chimney inspections
- Chimney sweeping
- Chimney repairs & maintenance
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Wood stove & insert installation
- Chimney accessories
Why we chose them
- Reputation: 4.9 stars from 60+ Google reviews
- Second-generation family business since 1983
- Tarps, shoe covers and HEPA vacuums at every sweep
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What chimneys face in the 515 area
Geographically, 515 covers central Iowa, from Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny and Urbandale to Ames, Altoona, Marshalltown and Fort Dodge. It is an old housing stock: of about 380,000 homes and apartments, roughly 52% were built before 1980 and 18% before 1940, and the median home dates from the 1970s. About 65% are single-family detached houses.
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city of Iowa, on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
Heating season runs long. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Des Moines International Airport, IA show about 6,178 heating degree days a year, a January average of 22.3°F, and about 36.5 inches of snow. Those freeze-thaw cycles slowly break down masonry. A cracked crown, spalling brick or a missing cap lets water in, and water is what does the most damage to a chimney.
By Census count, about 63% of households heat mainly with utility gas and about 28% with electricity. Wood is the main heat in fewer than 2 in 100 homes, so most fireplaces here are for cool evenings, and gas fireplaces and inserts are common. It sits in IECC climate zone 5A. Wood, gas or oil, the NFPA 211 standard says chimneys, fireplaces and vents should be inspected once a year.
Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines International Airport, IA (USW00014933); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Ankeny, Iowa.
Around the 515 area
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Cities and towns in area code 515
The 515 territory covers about 904,000 people in 197 ZIP codes across Polk County, Dallas County, Story County, Warren County, Webster County, Boone County, Madison County, Hamilton County, Kossuth County, Wright County, Humboldt County and Greene County.
- Des Moines
- Ankeny
- Ames
- West Des Moines
- Urbandale
- Waukee
- Fort Dodge
- Johnston
- Altoona
- Indianola
- Clive
- Grimes
- Norwalk
- Boone
- Pleasant Hill
- Bondurant
- Adel
- Perry
- Winterset
- Webster City
- Nevada
- Polk City
- Algona
- Carlisle
- Humboldt
- Windsor Heights
- Jefferson
- Huxley
- Madrid
- Story City
- Eagle Grove
- Mitchellville
- Runnells
- Van Meter
- Pleasantville
- Granger
- Clarion
- Colfax
- Ogden
- Earlham
…and 90 more communities.
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| Population | 904,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 197 |
| Counties | 21 |
| Homes and apartments | 380,000 |
| Built before 1980 | 51.5% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| IECC climate zone | 5A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
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Chimney services in the 515 area
Questions about area code 515
Who is the chimney sweep for area code 515?
Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps is our free listing for the 515 area, including Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames and West Des Moines. Call 833-CHIMNEY to book.
Is Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps a paid ChimneySweeps.com member?
No. Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps is a free complimentary listing: the company we would pick to service our own chimney in area code 515. They did not pay to be listed.
How do I reach Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps?
Call 833-CHIMNEY (833-244-6639) and enter your ZIP code to get connected. You can also visit chimineycricket515.com.
Does Chiminey Cricket inspect before sweeping?
Yes. Their website says a sweep is never performed without an inspection first, so you understand the condition of your fireplace.
How old are homes in the 515 area?
Older than most. Census figures show about 52% of homes in area code 515 were built before 1980, and the median home dates from the 1970s. Older chimneys often need liner, crown or mortar work, so a yearly inspection matters.
Which cities are in the 515 area code?
The 515 territory covers 197 ZIP codes in 21 counties, including Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Fort Dodge and Johnston.
How do I book a chimney inspection in Des Moines?
Call 833-CHIMNEY, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code. Your call goes to Chiminey Cricket Family Chimney Sweeps. Confirm the price for your home when you book.
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Photo credits (6 photos used on this page and in the video)
- Des Moines skyline on the Des Moines River: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Iowa State Capitol: Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Uptown Ankeny: Ashton B Crew, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Ames, Iowa: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines: Iowahwyman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Elkhart, Iowa: Ashton B Crew, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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