Chimney Sweep & Air Duct Cleaning in Claycomo, MO
Jake And Son Chimney Sweep serves Claycomo, Missouri from our base in Independence. Claycomo is north of the river in Clay County, along I-35 and US 69.
Chimney sweep in Claycomo
Chimney sweep service in Claycomo is for postwar homes with a single brick chimney. We sweep the flue serving the furnace and water heater and any fireplace flue, and check for blockages from fallen mortar or nests.
More on what a visit includes: chimney sweep and cleaning and fireplace cleaning and service.
Chimney inspection and repair in Claycomo
A chimney inspection in Claycomo usually finds wear at the top of the chimney, where 60 years of weather have worked on the crown and upper brick. Chimney repair is typically rebuilding the top courses, a new crown and a cap.
See chimney inspection for the three inspection levels and chimney repair for common problems and fixes.
In Claycomo and need a sweep or inspection?
Call (816) 239-8989Air duct cleaning in Claycomo
Air duct cleaning in Claycomo is most often requested when a furnace is replaced in an older home, or by new owners. Smaller homes mean smaller duct systems and a shorter job.
Our air duct cleaning page explains when duct cleaning is worth doing and when it is not.
Dryer vent cleaning in Claycomo
Dryer vent cleaning in Claycomo is quick in most homes, with a short run to an outside wall. Older vent hoods with broken flaps are common and worth replacing.
Read the warning signs of a clogged vent on our dryer vent cleaning page.
What we see in Claycomo homes
Claycomo is a village of about 1,800 people, best known as the home of Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant. Most of its houses were built for the families who came to work there.
Claycomo’s median home was built in 1964 and two thirds predate 1970. These are modest postwar houses with a single masonry chimney, usually serving the furnace and water heater and sometimes a fireplace. At 60 years old, the usual findings are worn mortar at the top few courses, a crown that needs rebuilding, and a liner that should be checked with a camera.
Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. What they mean for chimneys and vents is our own view, based on Jake’s 32 years of work in the area. Claycomo is in Clay County.
Booking service in Claycomo
Call (816) 239-8989 between 7am and 9pm on any day of the week. Tell us what you have (fireplace, stove, furnace flue, number of vents) and we will give you a price for your home. We also serve 20 other towns around Independence.
Questions from Claycomo homeowners
Is there a chimney sweep that serves Claycomo, MO?
Yes. Jake And Son Chimney Sweep serves Claycomo and nearby Pleasant Valley and Liberty from Independence. We are open 7am to 9pm every day of the week and provide chimney sweep, inspection, repair, air duct and dryer vent service there. Call (816) 239-8989.
What does it mean when the top of my chimney is crumbling?
The top few rows of brick take the most weather. Crumbling there usually means the crown has failed and water is getting into the masonry. Rebuilding the top courses and the crown stops it spreading down the chimney. A cap fitted at the same time keeps the new crown and the flue dry.
How old are homes in Claycomo, MO?
The median home in Claycomo was built in 1964, and about 66% were built before 1970, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Only about 7% have been built since 2000, so nearly every chimney in Claycomo is original masonry of that age.
How long does a chimney crown last?
A well-made concrete crown can last decades. Thin mortar crowns, common on 1960s homes like those in Claycomo, often crack within 20 to 30 years and need rebuilding. A crown should overhang the brick slightly and slope away from the flue. One that sits flat or flush will fail sooner.
Do you replace broken dryer vent hoods?
Yes. A hood with a missing or stuck flap lets in birds, mice and cold air. We replace it during a dryer vent cleaning. A hood with a working flap also stops cold air blowing back into the dryer in winter.