Minnesota · Area code 218
Chimney sweep in Duluth, MN
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Duluth, Moorhead, Bemidji and Brainerd and the rest of the 218 area code.
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Chimney care in the 218 area
Winters around Duluth, Moorhead and Bemidji 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 435,900 homes and apartments in the 218 territory. 56% were built before 1980 and 16.8% before 1940, close to the Minnesota figure of 53.3% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 77% of homes are single-family detached houses.
39% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 24.9% with bottled, tank or LP gas. Wood is the main heating fuel in 5.8% of homes, higher than the national rate of 1.5%, and 5% heat with fuel oil, whose furnaces and boilers also vent through a chimney flue.
With 16.8% 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. 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, 77% of residents live in climate zone 7NA (very cold, undefined), and the rest mostly in 6A (cold, humid).
The 218 territory is home to roughly 797,000 people across 312 ZIP codes in St. Louis County, Clay County, Crow Wing County, Otter Tail County and 27 more counties.
Services in Duluth
- Chimney inspection in Duluth: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Duluth: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Duluth: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 797,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 312 |
| Counties | 31 |
| Homes and apartments | 435,900 |
| Built before 1980 | 56% |
| Median home built | 1970s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 5.8% |
| IECC climate zone | 7NA, 6A |
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 Duluth? 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
- Duluth
- Moorhead
- Bemidji
- Brainerd
- Grand Rapids
- Fergus Falls
- Detroit Lakes
- Cloquet
- Hibbing
- Thief River Falls
- Park Rapids
- East Grand Forks
- Virginia
- Aitkin
- Baxter
- Crookston
- Pequot Lakes
- International Falls
- Wadena
- Two Harbors
- Perham
- Eveleth
- Pelican Rapids
- Roseau
- Frazee
- Chisholm
- Ely
- Warroad
- Esko
- Menahga
- Hawley
- Staples
- Cass Lake
- Dilworth
- Deer River
- Bovey
- Moose Lake
- Nisswa
- Pine River
- Bagley
…and 249 more communities.
All 312 ZIP codes in the 218 territory
55601 55602 55603 55604 55605 55606 55607 55609 55612 55613 55614 55615 55616 55702 55703 55705 55706 55707 55708 55709 55710 55711 55713 55716 55717 55718 55719 55720 55721 55722 55723 55724 55725 55726 55730 55731 55732 55733 55734 55736 55738 55741 55742 55744 55745 55746 55747 55748 55749 55750 55751 55752 55753 55756 55757 55758 55760 55763 55764 55765 55766 55767 55768 55769 55771 55772 55775 55777 55779 55780 55781 55782 55783 55784 55785 55786 55787 55790 55791 55792 55793 55795 55796 55797 55798 55801 55802 55803 55804 55805 55806 55807 55808 55810 55811 55812 55814 55815 55816 56309 56324 56326 56354 56361 56401 56425 56430 56431 56433 56434 56435 56436 56437 56440 56441 56442 56444 56446 56447 56448 56449 56452 56453 56455 56456 56458 56459 56461 56464 56465 56466 56467 56468 56469 56470 56472 56473 56474 56477 56479 56481 56482 56484 56501 56502 56510 56511 56514 56515 56516 56517 56518 56519 56520 56521 56522 56523 56524 56525 56527 56528 56529 56531 56533 56534 56535 56536 56537 56538 56540 56541 56542 56543 56544 56545 56546 56547 56548 56549 56550 56551 56552 56553 56554 56556 56557 56560 56561 56562 56563 56565 56566 56567 56568 56569 56570 56571 56572 56573 56574 56575 56576 56577 56578 56579 56580 56581 56583 56584 56585 56586 56587 56588 56589 56590 56591 56592 56593 56594 56601 56619 56621 56623 56626 56627 56628 56630 56631 56633 56634 56636 56637 56639 56641 56644 56646 56647 56649 56650 56651 56652 56653 56654 56655 56657 56658 56659 56660 56661 56662 56663 56666 56667 56668 56669 56670 56671 56672 56673 56676 56678 56679 56680 56681 56682 56683 56684 56685 56686 56687 56688 56701 56710 56711 56713 56714 56715 56716 56720 56721 56722 56723 56724 56725 56726 56727 56728 56729 56731 56732 56733 56734 56735 56736 56737 56738 56740 56742 56744 56748 56750 56751 56754 56755 56756 56757 56758 56759 56760 56761 56762 56763
Questions about chimney service in Duluth
How do I book a chimney sweep in Duluth?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Duluth, MN.
Which areas does the 218 territory cover?
The 218 territory covers 312 ZIP codes in 31 counties, including Duluth, Moorhead, Bemidji, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes and Cloquet.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Minnesota?
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 Duluth?
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 Duluth homeowners
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