About Us

T.J.'s Chimney Sweep was started in 1979 by Tim J. Robinson as a means of a second income and to get away from working in a factory. This was right at the time when the old oil embargo was well under way and the surgence of woodstoves was taking place. Well I started working weekends sweeping chimneys, which back in those days all I had to learn from was a kit with a powerful soot sweeper, brushes and a study manual to help me along the way. Well I soon got laid off from the factory, so chimney sweep here I come.

It was slow at first trying to get my name out and with no experiance in advertising or running a business. I got in with a stove dealer in New Palestine and by 1984 I had my first employee. I soon found out that a lot of chimneys were in need of repair and that most brick layers did not want to bother with a small job. In 1986 I went to an Indian Reservation in South Dakota to learn the basics of chimney repairs. In the meantime I also discovered that there was an organization of chimney sweeps called the National Chimney Sweep Guild of which I joined, took a test and became certified.

By 1990 I now had a full time employee and also helped start the Indiana Chimney Sweep Guild where I made some good friends and fellow sweeps who followed a good code of ethics.

I now have my son, who is a journeyman brick layer help me full time in all aspects of the business. My daughter schedules my appointments and does my book work and I also have a fireman help me on his off days. I still work out in the field pretty much everyday too!

Also in 2004 I started selling wood stoves and inserts along with gas inserts too. I have a showroom on my property along with my office which is available to view by appointment only.

ANYTHING TO DO WITH A CHIMNEY OR A DRYER VENT WE DO!