Dirty chimney flue

Buildup inside the chimney flue that needs cleaning.

Soot and creosote buildup coating the firebox and damper opening of a fireplace
From a HomeCloud evaluation.
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Why it matters

Buildup in the flue is a serious fire hazard.

How common is it?

Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of roof findings.

Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.

How soon to fix it

HomeCloud reports list this as a fix-now item.

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