The Best Chimney Sweep & Repair in Bardstown, Bloomfield & Coxs Creek


Bardstown calls itself the Bourbon Capital of the World, and it has the distilleries to back the claim — Heaven Hill, Barton 1792, Willett, Maker's Mark just down the road in Marion County, tasting rooms in Coxs Creek, and a half-dozen smaller operations within a short drive. Beyond the bourbon, Nelson County is some of the most historically rich land in Kentucky, with pre-Civil War homes throughout Bardstown, the Federal Hill estate that inspired "My Old Kentucky Home," and a residential landscape that ranges from 200-year-old brick to subdivisions built last year.


Ace Chimney, Fireplace & Outdoor Living has served Nelson County for decades. Our service area covers Bardstown, Bloomfield, Coxs Creek, New Haven, and the surrounding communities. Whether your home is one of Bardstown's National Register properties or a more recent build out in the county, the work doesn't change based on the house's pedigree. Every chimney needs the same careful inspection, the same honest assessment, and the same standards of repair when something's wrong.


Modern hard mortar applied to soft historic brick causes more damage than it prevents. CSIA-certified technicians with experience in older homes know the difference. Family owned, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we've been doing this in Nelson County our whole lives, and the consistent referrals from Bardstown homeowners, contractors, and real estate agents reflect what we've built.


If you'd rather see what we sell than what we explain, the Ace Fireplace Store in Taylorsville is a 30-minute drive from Bardstown and offers a variety of fireplace inserts, stoves, and custom stone options for any new install or remodel.


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Chimney & Fireplace Services in Nelson County

Ace Chimney Sweep covers the full range of chimney and fireplace work across Nelson County. Chimney sweep and cleaning removes creosote buildup that accumulates with every fire — particularly important for the older masonry chimneys common throughout Bardstown and the surrounding communities, where unswept flues can hide damage that compounds quickly.


Chimney inspection — Level 1 for routine annual review, Level 2 with video scanning for real estate transactions or after suspected damage — provides the documentation that buyers, sellers, insurers, and homeowners need to make informed decisions. Nelson County's active real estate market, particularly around Bardstown, regularly calls for inspection reports on short timelines. We deliver them.


Chimney repair and masonry work handle the structural side. Tuckpointing replaces deteriorated mortar joints with materials matched to historic masonry — a particular consideration in Nelson County's older homes, where the wrong mortar mix can damage soft historic brick. Chimney crown repair and replacement protects the brick below from water and freeze-thaw cycles. Chimney flashing repair stops leaks at the roof line. Chimney relining brings older flue systems back to safe operating condition with stainless steel or cast-in-place options.


Chimney caps protect against rain, animals, and downdrafts. Chase cover replacement handles the prefabricated chimney systems found in newer Nelson County construction. Fireplace repair covers firebox components, gas valves, log sets, and dampers. New fireplace installation and inserts — wood, gas, pellet, and electric — round out the service list with leading brands.


Stop by the Ace Fireplace Store in Taylorsville, just over the county line, or call to schedule service.