Indiana · Area code 260
Chimney sweep in Fort Wayne, IN
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Fort Wayne, Huntington, Columbia City and Auburn and the rest of the 260 area code.
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Chimney care in the 260 area
Winters around Fort Wayne, Huntington and Columbia City mean long, heavy heating seasons and deep freeze-thaw cycles. Wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces that run for months build creosote quickly, and ice and snow load test crowns, caps and flashing. Plan an inspection and sweep in late summer or early fall, before the busy season starts.
The Census Bureau counts about 312,000 homes and apartments in the 260 territory. 57.8% were built before 1980 and 19.1% before 1940, close to the Indiana figure of 56.4% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 77.1% of homes are single-family detached houses.
60.5% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 24.7% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 2% of homes, higher than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 19.1% of homes built before 1940, many chimneys here are older masonry. Older flues can be unlined or have clay tile liners that have cracked over the years, which a camera inspection of the flue will show.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid).
The 260 territory is home to roughly 740,000 people across 125 ZIP codes in Allen County, DeKalb County, Noble County, Huntington County and 8 more counties.
Services in Fort Wayne
- Chimney inspection in Fort Wayne: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Fort Wayne: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Wayne: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 740,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 125 |
| Counties | 12 |
| Homes and apartments | 312,000 |
| Built before 1980 | 57.8% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 2% |
| IECC climate zone | 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 Fort Wayne? 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
- Fort Wayne
- Huntington
- Columbia City
- Auburn
- Decatur
- Angola
- New Haven
- Wabash
- Bluffton
- Kendallville
- Portland
- Lagrange
- Ligonier
- Shipshewana
- North Manchester
- Garrett
- Berne
- Albion
- Roanoke
- Churubusco
- Fremont
- Huntertown
- Wolcottville
- Topeka
- Ossian
- Leo
- Butler
- Grabill
- Howe
- Avilla
- Geneva
- Spencerville
- Waterloo
- Woodburn
- South Whitley
- Warren
- Monroeville
- Hamilton
- Monroe
- Silver Lake
…and 43 more communities.
All 125 ZIP codes in the 260 territory
46524 46565 46571 46701 46702 46703 46704 46705 46706 46710 46711 46713 46714 46721 46723 46725 46730 46731 46732 46733 46737 46738 46740 46741 46742 46743 46745 46746 46747 46748 46750 46755 46759 46760 46761 46763 46764 46765 46766 46767 46769 46770 46771 46772 46773 46774 46776 46777 46778 46779 46780 46781 46782 46783 46784 46785 46786 46787 46788 46789 46791 46792 46793 46794 46795 46796 46797 46798 46799 46801 46802 46803 46804 46805 46806 46807 46808 46809 46814 46815 46816 46818 46819 46825 46835 46845 46850 46851 46852 46853 46854 46855 46856 46857 46858 46859 46860 46861 46862 46863 46864 46865 46866 46867 46868 46869 46885 46895 46896 46897 46898 46899 46941 46943 46946 46962 46980 46982 46984 46990 46992 47326 47369 47371 47381
Questions about chimney service in Fort Wayne
How do I book a chimney sweep in Fort Wayne?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Fort Wayne, IN.
Which areas does the 260 territory cover?
The 260 territory covers 125 ZIP codes in 12 counties, including Fort Wayne, Huntington, Columbia City, Auburn, Decatur, Angola, New Haven and Wabash.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Indiana?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Midwest, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Fort Wayne?
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.
Guides for Fort Wayne homeowners
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