Alabama · Area codes 256 / 938
Chimney sweep in Huntsville, AL
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Huntsville, Madison, Decatur and Florence and the rest of the 256 / 938 area.
Area codes served: 256, 938 · the overlay covers the same area as 256, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 256 area
Chimneys around Huntsville, Madison and Decatur may sit unused for most of the year, which gives creosote, leaves and nests time to collect, and heavy summer storms test caps, crowns and flashing. Humidity speeds up rust on dampers and chase covers. A fall inspection before the first fire, and a cap with mesh, keep animals and water out. Dryer vents run year-round here, so lint builds up quickly.
The Census Bureau counts about 693,000 homes and apartments in the 256 territory. 43.1% were built before 1980 and 4.5% before 1940, close to the Alabama figure of 42.9% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1980s, and 72.2% of homes are single-family detached houses.
70% of occupied homes heat mainly with electricity and 20.8% with utility gas. Wood is the main heating fuel in 1.1% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 3A (warm, humid).
The 256 territory (with overlay 938) is home to roughly 1,559,000 people across 207 ZIP codes in Madison County, Morgan County, Calhoun County, Limestone County and 18 more counties.
Services in Huntsville
- Chimney inspection in Huntsville: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Huntsville: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Huntsville: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,559,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 207 |
| Counties | 22 |
| Homes and apartments | 693,000 |
| Built before 1980 | 43.1% |
| Median home built | 1980s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 1.1% |
| IECC climate zone | 3A |
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 Huntsville? 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
- Huntsville
- Madison
- Decatur
- Florence
- Gadsden
- Athens
- Cullman
- Anniston
- Albertville
- Harvest
- Hartselle
- Talladega
- Boaz
- Sylacauga
- Jacksonville
- Scottsboro
- Fort Payne
- Russellville
- Tuscumbia
- Owens Cross Roads
- Alexander City
- Muscle Shoals
- Oxford
- Arab
- Guntersville
- Toney
- Meridianville
- Killen
- New Market
- Moulton
- Hazel Green
- Hanceville
- Piedmont
- Attalla
- Elkmont
- Rainbow City
- Centre
- Dadeville
- Sheffield
- Rogersville
…and 109 more communities.
All 207 ZIP codes in the 256 territory
35010 35011 35016 35019 35032 35044 35055 35056 35057 35058 35070 35072 35077 35082 35083 35087 35089 35098 35136 35149 35150 35151 35160 35161 35175 35179 35183 35540 35541 35582 35593 35601 35602 35603 35609 35610 35611 35612 35613 35614 35615 35616 35617 35618 35619 35620 35621 35622 35630 35631 35632 35633 35634 35640 35643 35645 35646 35647 35648 35649 35650 35651 35652 35653 35654 35660 35661 35662 35670 35671 35672 35673 35674 35677 35699 35739 35740 35741 35742 35744 35745 35746 35747 35748 35749 35750 35751 35752 35754 35755 35756 35757 35758 35759 35760 35761 35762 35763 35764 35765 35766 35767 35768 35769 35771 35772 35773 35774 35775 35776 35801 35802 35803 35804 35805 35806 35807 35808 35809 35810 35811 35812 35813 35814 35815 35816 35824 35893 35894 35895 35896 35897 35898 35899 35901 35902 35903 35904 35905 35906 35907 35950 35951 35954 35956 35957 35958 35959 35960 35961 35962 35963 35964 35966 35967 35968 35971 35973 35974 35975 35976 35978 35979 35981 35983 35984 35986 35987 35988 35989 36023 36201 36202 36203 36204 36205 36206 36207 36250 36251 36253 36254 36255 36256 36257 36258 36261 36262 36263 36264 36265 36266 36267 36268 36269 36271 36272 36273 36275 36276 36277 36278 36279 36280 36850 36853 36861
Questions about chimney service in Huntsville
How do I book a chimney sweep in Huntsville?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Huntsville, AL.
Which areas does the 256 territory cover?
The 256 territory (with overlay 938) covers 207 ZIP codes in 22 counties, including Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Athens, Cullman and Anniston.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Alabama?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Southeast, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Huntsville?
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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