Iowa · Area code 515
Chimney sweep in Des Moines, IA
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames and West Des Moines and the rest of the 515 area code.
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Chimney care in the 515 area
Winters around Des Moines, Ankeny and Ames 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 380,000 homes and apartments in the 515 territory. 51.5% were built before 1980 and 17.5% before 1940, lower than the Iowa figure of 63.2% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 65.3% of homes are single-family detached houses.
62.8% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 28.4% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.3% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 17.5% 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 515 territory is home to roughly 904,000 people across 197 ZIP codes in Polk County, Dallas County, Story County, Warren County and 17 more counties.
Services in Des Moines
- Chimney inspection in Des Moines: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Des Moines: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Des Moines: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 904,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 197 |
| Counties | 21 |
| Homes and apartments | 380,000 |
| Built before 1980 | 51.5% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.3% |
| 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 Des Moines? 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
- 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.
All 197 ZIP codes in the 515 territory
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Questions about chimney service in Des Moines
How do I book a chimney sweep in Des Moines?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Des Moines, IA.
Which areas does the 515 territory cover?
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 often should I have my chimney inspected in Iowa?
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 Des Moines?
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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