North Carolina · Area code 828
Chimney sweep in Asheville, NC
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Asheville, Hickory, Hendersonville and Morganton and the rest of the 828 area code.
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Chimney care in the 828 area
Around Asheville, Hickory and Hendersonville, chimneys see both humid summers and freezing winters. Summer humidity can make a fireplace smell of creosote, and winter freeze-thaw cycles open up crowns and mortar joints. Chimney swifts nest in many open flues from spring to fall, so book cap installs and sweeps for after they leave.
The Census Bureau counts about 635,500 homes and apartments in the 828 territory. 41.8% were built before 1980 and 6.8% before 1940, higher than the North Carolina figure of 35.7% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1980s, and 69.1% of homes are single-family detached houses.
64.2% of occupied homes heat mainly with electricity and 12.6% with utility gas. Wood is the main heating fuel in 4.4% of homes, higher than the national rate of 1.5%, and 8.3% heat with fuel oil, whose furnaces and boilers also vent through a chimney flue.
Wood heat is common in this area. Homes that burn wood as their main heat build creosote faster than occasional fireplace users, so plan on more frequent cleaning.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 67% of residents live in climate zone 4A (mixed, humid), and the rest mostly in 3A (warm, humid) and 5A (cool, humid).
The 828 territory is home to roughly 1,249,000 people across 161 ZIP codes in Buncombe County, Catawba County, Henderson County, Burke County and 19 more counties.
Services in Asheville
- Chimney inspection in Asheville: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Asheville: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Asheville: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,249,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 161 |
| Counties | 23 |
| Homes and apartments | 635,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.8% |
| Median home built | 1980s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 4.4% |
| IECC climate zone | 4A, 3A, 5A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Selling a home in Asheville? NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 chimney inspection, including a video scan of the flue, when a property is sold or transferred.
Source: NFPA 211
Cities and towns we serve
- Asheville
- Hickory
- Hendersonville
- Morganton
- Lenoir
- Boone
- Waynesville
- Candler
- Marion
- Franklin
- Newton
- Taylorsville
- Arden
- Conover
- Weaverville
- Forest City
- Murphy
- Rutherfordton
- Brevard
- Granite Falls
- Fletcher
- Sylva
- Canton
- Burnsville
- Swannanoa
- Cullowhee
- Maiden
- Black Mountain
- Hudson
- Leicester
- Connelly Springs
- Clyde
- Marshall
- Claremont
- Spruce Pine
- Hayesville
- Mars Hill
- Valdese
- Flat Rock
- Bryson City
…and 101 more communities.
All 161 ZIP codes in the 828 territory
28018 28019 28024 28040 28043 28074 28076 28114 28139 28160 28167 28601 28602 28603 28604 28605 28607 28608 28609 28610 28611 28612 28613 28616 28618 28619 28622 28628 28630 28633 28637 28638 28641 28645 28646 28647 28650 28652 28653 28655 28657 28658 28661 28662 28664 28666 28667 28671 28673 28679 28680 28681 28690 28691 28692 28698 28701 28702 28704 28705 28707 28708 28709 28710 28711 28712 28713 28714 28715 28716 28717 28718 28719 28720 28721 28722 28723 28724 28725 28726 28727 28728 28729 28730 28731 28732 28733 28734 28735 28736 28737 28738 28739 28740 28741 28742 28743 28744 28745 28746 28747 28748 28749 28750 28751 28752 28753 28754 28755 28756 28757 28758 28759 28760 28761 28762 28763 28765 28766 28768 28770 28771 28772 28773 28774 28775 28776 28777 28778 28779 28781 28782 28783 28784 28785 28786 28787 28788 28789 28790 28791 28792 28793 28801 28802 28803 28804 28805 28806 28810 28813 28814 28815 28816 28901 28902 28903 28904 28905 28906 28909
Questions about chimney service in Asheville
How do I book a chimney sweep in Asheville?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Asheville, NC.
Which areas does the 828 territory cover?
The 828 territory covers 161 ZIP codes in 23 counties, including Asheville, Hickory, Hendersonville, Morganton, Lenoir, Boone, Waynesville and Candler.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in North Carolina?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Mid-Atlantic, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Asheville?
Prices are set by the local company and depend on the chimney, the number of flues and what the inspection finds. Call 833-CHIMNEY for a quote.
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