Sweeps & Ladders / Chapel Hill, TN

Founded over a decade ago by Tommy Nelms, a former firefighter whose firsthand experience with fire hazards inspired him to shift from putting out fires to preventing them in the places that matter most — people’s homes. What began as a passion project rooted in fire safety education has grown into a full-service chimney and fireplace company respected throughout the surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. Over the years, the team has expanded its expertise beyond chimney sweeping to include comprehensive maintenance, repairs, installations, and customer education — all driven by a mission to make fireplaces safe, efficient, and enjoyable for families everywhere.

We offer a wide range of hearth-related services designed to keep your fireplace and chimney safe, efficient, and reliable:
• Chimney sweeping and Creosote removal
• Chimney and safety inspections
• New fireplace construction and changeouts
• Chimney relining and flue repair
• Damper replacement
• Masonry repairs and tuckpointing
• Chimney rebuilds and smoke chamber repair
• Firebox repairs
• Chimney crown repair and waterproofing
• Chase cover and chimney cap installation
• Gas logs, gas and wood stoves, and electric fireplace installation
• Dryer vent cleaning

Sweeps & Ladders brings a high standard of professional training to every job. Their lead technicians are CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps, and the company holds multiple industry certifications including NFI Wood Burning Specialist credentials.

• Gas Logs
• Gas Fireplaces
• Wood-burning and Electric Fireplaces
• Gas and Wood Stoves

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