Sweeping Utah Chimneys Since 1983
Chimney work is my full-time profession — not a weekend side job. School trained, school certified, and still climbing Utah roofs after forty-plus years.
Meet Jim Gueck
I started A Touch of Class in 1983. Forty-plus years later, this is still what I do — full time, every week of the year, not on weekends around another job.
That matters more than it sounds. A chimney is a fire containment system. Reading one correctly takes repetition: thousands of flues, hundreds of different appliances, and the kind of pattern recognition you only get from doing this as your actual profession.
I'm school trained and school certified. That meant classroom instruction, hands-on work under instructors, and a proctored exam — Black Magic, 1982 and Insulcrete, 1983.. It's a different thing from an online certificate.
When you call, you get me. Same person who's been on Utah roofs since 1983.
Credentials
In business since 1983 — same owner, same name, same phone number
Full-time chimney professional, not a part-time or seasonal operator
School trained and school certified: in-person instruction, hands-on practical work, proctored exam
Fully insured — certificate available on request
Background checked
Ongoing continuing education in current safety standards and code
Questions to Ask Any Chimney Sweep Before You Hire
Chimney sweeping is a lightly regulated trade, and search results tend to look identical. Five questions will tell you most of what you need to know about whoever you're calling — including me.
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Full-time operators are reachable in an emergency and see enough volume to recognize the unusual problems.
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Ask specifically. There's a real difference between a classroom-and-hands-on program with a proctored exam and a certificate purchased through a website.
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Any legitimate operator will send it without hesitating.
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Verbal findings disappear. A written report is what your insurance company will want if you ever need it.
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Names change when reputations need resetting.
Ask me all five. I'll answer them on the phone before you book anything.
Comprehensive Commercial & Residential Services
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Comprehensive safety and cleaning inspection followed by thorough cleaning of any chimney (fireplaces, wood stoves, inserts, water heater flues, dryer vents, etc.), if needed, using professional-grade equipment. We remove all creosote buildup, check for structural issues, and provide detailed written reports.
Complete safety and cleaning inspections
Thorough creosote and soot removal
No mess guaranteed
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We carry a complete line of UL-listed parts including energy-saving dampers, caps, grates, screens, stovepipe, inserts, and much more.
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We provide professional crown repair and weatherproofing as well as minor masonry repairs. We also provide installation services, including energy-saving dampers, caps, grates, screens, stovepipe, inserts, and other accessories.
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As Utah's chimney relining specialists, we work directly with insurance companies to restore chimneys after chimney fires or structural damage.
UL listed relining materials
Insurance claim coordination
Structural assessment and repair
Code compliance verification
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Prevent house fires and improve dryer efficiency with professional vent cleaning services.
Fire hazard elimination
Improved dryer performance
Energy cost reduction
Extended appliance life
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Safe and humane removal of animals from chimneys with prevention systems to keep them from returning.
Common Removals:
Raccoons and their families
Birds and nesting materials
Squirrels and small mammals
Even cats that get stuck
Your Questions, Answered
How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspection and cleaning for regularly used fireplaces and all wood burning appliances. Our 40+ years of experience confirms this schedule prevents most chimney problems.
Do you really guarantee no mess?
Absolutely. We protect your home with drop cloths, use professional vacuum equipment, and, of course, no mess guarantee.
Can you work with my insurance company?
Yes, as chimney relining specialists, we regularly coordinate with insurance companies for chimney fire damage restoration and preventive relining projects.
What makes you different from other chimney services?
Three things, all of them checkable.
I've operated under this name since 1983. This is my full-time profession, not something I fit around another job. And my training was in-person and school-certified rather than online.
Ask me about any of the three when you call.
Do you actually do the work yourself?
Yes. You get me on the phone and you get me at your house.
How far do you travel?
All of Utah, and into surrounding states for relining and repair work. Call and ask — if it's a drive, I'll tell you straight.
Serving All of Utah and Surrounding States
Based in Springville, Utah
Regular service throughout Utah County —
Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork, Mapleton, Payson, Salem, American Fork, Lehi, Pleasant Grove — and across Salt Lake County including Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, South Jordan and West Jordan.
Also serving Davis, Weber, Wasatch, Summit, Juab, Sanpete and Tooel counties, plus Heber City, Park City, Nephi and Ephraim.
Relining and repair work takes me into surrounding states as well.
What Utah Homeowners Say
“Could not have asked for better service. He was professional, extremely helpful and informative, and it was obviously that he genuinely cares about your chimney and your family's experience with it. He was affordable, considerate, thorough and knowledgeable. What more could you want.”
— Amy“Can't say enough about Jim and the great service this company provides. We had a few others come to give us quotes on work for our chimney which dates from the 70s. Then, a Touch of Class came over. That was it. Jim's knowledge was noticeable right away. He did two jobs for us placing caps and applying sealers. Both jobs look excellent. Customer service is great. He shows up on time. Dependable, responsible, and knowledgeable. Quality workmanship. Highly recommend.”
— SilviaLike Our Services?
“I live in the mountains of Utah. My chimney is a vital part of our lives. I have had many different businesses clean, inspect and repair my chimney. I was only satisfied by one company. A Touch of Class is exactly what they say. Jim, the owner came himself. Talked me through the whole process and finally my chimney and all 4 fireplaces are working perfectly! It honestly doesn’t get any better than this!”
— Gregg