Meet your Minneapolis, MN Chimney Cleaning & repair Company
Chimney Doctors, established in 1997, is a family owned, full-service chimney cleaning & repair company. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our customers.
WE ARE LICENSED, bONDED, INSURED AND OWNED BY THE ONLY csia MASTER CERTIFIED CHIMNEY PROFESSIONAL IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA!
“From the very beginning to the very end, Chimney Doctors entire team was stellar. We had multiple projects and an unusual chimney system. Each and every person who worked on our project was professional, polite and incredibly diligent. I would not hesitate to recommend them for all of your chimney and fireplace needs!”
“Chimney Doctors did a wonderful job on our chimney repair! They were professional and communicated with us throughout the process and once they were done everything was cleaned up beautifully.”
Our History
Michael McFarland founded this company in 1997. Originally named Air Pro LLC, Michael had a passion for the chimney industry. Steve Trumble began working for Air Pro in 2004. Then, in 2010, after the unexpected passing of Michael McFarland, Steve purchased the company. Steve began doing business as Chimney Doctors, and since that day, he strives to grow the company into a well-respected and people oriented company.
The vision for Chimney Doctors is to become the leading chimney, hearth, and educational service provider in North America. Our goal is to provide quality, transparent service, up to date educational resources, and peace of mind to homeowners, contractors, and the real estate industry.
Steve
Owner
Master Chimney Sweep
CSIA Certified
Chimney Technician
CSIA Cert # 6835, CDET Cert # 679, NFI Woodburning Specialist Cert # 178833, NFI Gas Specialist Cert # 178833, Master Sweep Cert # 61
Steve's passion for chimney work began when he started sweeping chimneys in 2006. This rekindled his passion in masonry that had started at one of his earliest jobs as a Mason Tender over 20 years ago. Steve is the 61st Certified Master Sweep in the country and is very proud to be the most highly certified chimney professional in the state of Minnesota. He recently started a second company, Sota Metal Fabrication LLC. Which allows him to provide the highest quality chimney and fireplace products to our customers faster and at a much better cost. When Steve is not working alongside the members of our team, he spends his weekends at his family cabin enjoying his free time with his wife and three kids or with his five siblings whom he considers his best friends..
Lindsay
Office Manager
Having worked in the industry for a decade, Lindsay is well known as the company’s and customers’ “go-to” person for all chimney needs. Nowadays, she serves as our office manager, assisting in scheduling, customer service and job prep. Her passion for travel draws her away from work, since she’s promised no land will be left uncharted. Back at home, Lindsay winds down from being a mom of three by spending time in the air doing flying trapeze. Most weekends, she spends her time enjoying the day with her husband and kids, reading, or tending to her growing house plant collection.
Terri
Operations Manager
Terri is the definition of productivity. What began as a sister offering a piece of advice based on her experience as a licensed CPA snowballed quickly into her becoming Chimney Doctors’ Operations Manager. Just like the lead character from her favorite musical, Hamilton, Terri is non-stop. Aside from dedicating many hours to growing and improving the company, Terri home schools her children, travels to places like Honduras with her husband, as well as takes on the demands of making maple syrup every spring.
Ryan
CSIA Certified
Chimney Lead Technician
CSIA Cert # 10627
It is easy to get lost in conversation with Ryan. Since moving from Lubec, Maine to Minnesota, it is no surprise that Ryan’s love for nature and music is part of his identity. It’s hard to track him down outside of work since his hobbies ranging from camping with his partner Chloe, to bowling, or even spending time restoring his family’s home from 1900. When his feet are planted at work, his certifications in basic firefighting as well as chimney cleaning ensure a thorough inspection and consistent workmanship
Ben
CSIA Certified
Chimney Lead Repair
Make sure to keep an eye on Ben; his determination makes him move and grow quickly. His unstoppable drive and reliability have allowed him to earn his associates in arts while still in high school and are the very reason he will be in a leading position soon. When he allows himself to slow down, he enjoys the simpler things like camping, the beach, or a quiet day with his roommate Keegan.
Grant
CSIA Certified
Chimney Lead Repair
Grant’s energy and positivity come naturally and uplift everyone around him. He takes direction or advice and turns it into a constructive platform for completing any job. It won’t be long until he is our newest and proudest certified chimney technician. In his free time, Grant enjoys being outdoors as much as possible and makes a full-time hobby of restoring and repairing bikes—when he’s not riding them, that is!
Brittany
Project Manager
Brittany brings four years of Hearth Industry experience to our company. Through her gas fireplace training at Hearth and Home Technologies and her stellar organizational skills, she has quickly become a pillar here at Chimney Doctors for both coworkers and customers. Outside her productive work life, she spends her free time doing a multitude of activities: From relaxing with her dog and getting lost in a good action or sci-fi movie, to releasing some energy playing volleyball or bowling with friends.
tOM
Service Manager
CSIA Certified
Chimney Lead Technician
CSIA Cert # 10495, NFI Woodburning Specialist Cert # 179389
Tom is often seen rebuilding chimneys and perfectly servicing your fireplace. Having earned his CSIA certification as well as his NFI Wood Certification, there is no question why he is our trusted technician manager. His skills extend beyond chimneys to a multitude of things such as sailing with his wife and their blue tick coonhound, to utilizing his Viennoiserie Certificate to bake up some treats.
Ben
CSIA Certified
Chimney Lead Mason
Ben is sure to surprise you with his wonderful masonry work on your chimney. His attention to detail and dedication to completing things right make him the most reliable mason we could ask for. His ability to work with his hands does not stop at bricks; He finds enjoyment in woodworking, fishing beside his two boys, and unwinding with his wife while hiking or camping.