Show Me Chimney Sign in a green lawn outside a ranch home in Chesterfield, MO

Show Me Chimney is a locally owned chimney and fireplace company serving homeowners throughout St. Louis and the surrounding area. We provide professional chimney inspections, chimney sweeping, chimney repair, fireplace services, masonry repair, waterproofing, and more, with an emphasis on honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service. Show Me Chimney was formerly known as Safe Sweep, and our new team is ready to get your chimney ready for winter 2026!

About Show Me Chimney

Show Me Chimney was built on years of hands-on experience serving homeowners throughout the St. Louis area.

Show Me Chimney is a locally owned small business committed to doing things the right way, from thorough inspections and straightforward advice to reliable repairs and exceptional customer service. We’re proud to serve our neighbors throughout St. Louis and the surrounding areas, and help homeowners keep their chimneys and fireplaces safe, functional, and built to last.

Your Local St. Louis Chimney Experts

Jake Goldson from Show Me Chimney, formerly Safe Sweep, stands outiside a home wearing a SHow Me Chimney shirt.

Meet the Owner

Jake Goldson

With years of experience in the chimney industry, Jake has built his career around helping St. Louis homeowners keep their chimneys and fireplaces safe, functional, and well-maintained. He spent several years with Safe Sweep, gaining extensive hands-on experience in chimney inspections, cleaning, repair, and masonry.

When Safe Sweep closed, Jake founded Show Me Chimney to continue serving the St. Louis community. As a locally owned small business, Show Me Chimney is committed to providing knowledgeable, dependable service with honest recommendations, affordable rates, and exceptional customer care.

Before entering the chimney industry, Jake spent several years in the military, bringing the same work ethic and attention to detail to his work today.

Jake lives in University City with his wife and son.

  • "I was able to make an appointment within a week. Jake came out and completed work for hundreds less than two other competitors had quoted. He waterproofed two chimneys for me and fixed my gas fireplace. Now I just use a remote to turn it on."

    —Mary B.

  • "Jake was so knowledgeable and did an amazing job today. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs their service."

    —Debbie B.

  • "I had the privilege of working closely with Jake, and in no aspect of the service or estimate was I disappointed. He was knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Jake was also very transparent about pricing and recommendations, and did not try to oversell or pitch any unnecessary repairs."

    —Breona E.

  • "Awesome experience with Jake, he gives you clear recommendation, guide you to pick the right choice and gave very accurate timeline."

    —Muhaddis E.

  • "Jake fixed my pilot lighter in my gas fireplace. He came and assessed the damage, give me an honest timeframe on when it could be repaired, scheduled a follow up and came back and fixed it. He didn't try to price gauge me either. Clean, honest and ethical work. I would definitely hire them again if the need arose."

    —Julian J.

  • "Jake was extremely professional and so helpful! Couldn’t recommend enough!"

    —Brittany O.

  • "Great people and great service. Jake is an honest guy and professional. I enjoyed working with them."

    —Yuli M.

  • "Jake really took great care of our chimney. We had an insurance claim to cover the chase, but he did a thorough review of the rest of the chimney to make sure everything was safe. Got the job done on time and very well done. So glad we called you!"

    —Tim M.

  • "Jake and his crew did not disappoint! They were straightforward with me about what I needed to do and they prioritized my job so that my tenant could have hot water again. During the entire process Jake communicated with me and kept me in the loop. They showed up when they said that they would, did a professional job and then cleaned up after themselves. I highly recommend this company and will definitely be using them again. In a world full of shady contractors it's refreshing to know that there is one that I can always count on. Thank you"

    —Bay T.

  • "Jake and his partner came over following a home inspection, and I couldn’t be more impressed. They were incredibly knowledgeable, explaining exactly what needed to be done, something I really appreciated since I had no idea where to start. They cleaned out the fireplace, took care of the chimney, and were professional and helpful throughout the whole process. I’ll definitely be calling them again for my new place"

    —Cory H.

  • "Jake was really helpful getting a second opinion on our fireplaces and very responsive. He provided photos and explanations for our situation. The work was done very professionally and expeditiously, we would HIGHLY recommend Jake!"

    —Anne L.