Canada's Only Firefighter-Run BBQ Cleaning Company
FLASHPOINT BBQ
We Know Fire. We Keep Yours Safe.
Deep cleaned. Safety inspected. We provide firefighter-run BBQ cleaning for homeowners in Airdrie and NW Calgary, with active firefighters handling the deep clean, visual safety inspection, and same-day report. Review our transparent pricing, see what is included in the emailed inspection report, and know that 5% of every clean goes directly to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Canada's Only Firefighter-Run BBQ Cleaning Company
No competitor can match our safety training, fire experience, or community trust.
The Safety Story
Your Grill Has a Flashpoint. We Know It.
Flashpoint is the temperature at which grease ignites. Every firefighter knows this number. Most homeowners don't — until it's too late. A neglected grill can spread fire to your deck, your siding, and your home in under four minutes.
We've seen it happen. That's exactly why we started Flashpoint BBQ — serving homeowners across Airdrie and NW Calgary — and why every clean comes with a complimentary visual safety assessment performed by active firefighters. Not a bonus. The whole point.
Active FirefightersFully InsuredDocumented Same-Day Reports
#1
Leading cause of residential BBQ fires
Grease fire risk from overflow — the most preventable hazard on any grill, and the one most often ignored.
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Minutes to structural involvement
A grease fire flare-up can reach siding and roofing in under four minutes on a dry summer day.
The visual safety assessment is performed by active firefighters with professional fire safety training. It is a visual inspection and does not constitute a licensed gas fitting inspection or certified safety certification. For any gas line concerns, please contact a licensed gas contractor.
482°F
Flashpoint of Common Cooking Grease
At 482°F (250°C), accumulated grease ignites without warning. Our visual safety assessment gives you the awareness a dirty grill never will.
Visual Safety Assessment — What We Check
🔥Natural gas or propane hose & regulator — visual inspection
🔥Burner ports — blockage & corrosion check
🔥Grease trap overflow risk assessment
🔥Clearances from structures & combustibles
🔥Ignition system condition & flame pattern
📧Emailed inspection report with photos, findings & tips after every job
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Every Job Starts Here
BBQ Inspection on Arrival
Before we clean a single part, we inspect your BBQ. If we determine it's beyond cleaning or can't be safely operated, we'll tell you honestly — charge our $79 inspection fee for our time, hold any remaining balance as a credit on your account, and help you find your next grill.
Your Online Inspection Report
Emailed Same Day. Yours to Keep.
After every clean, we email you a detailed online inspection report — before & after photos, every safety assessment finding, flagged items with recommendations, personalised care tips for your specific BBQ model, and your 5% community contribution documented by name. A permanent digital record of your grill's condition, accessible anytime.
No Competitor Does This.
No other BBQ cleaning service in our market includes a professional safety inspection by active firefighters — and no one sends you a documented report with photos and tips after every visit. It's not a bonus. It's the whole point.
Book your firefighter clean today
Transparent pricing from $185 · Active firefighters · Fully insured · Safety inspected every visit
We're the only BBQ cleaning service that publishes pricing publicly. Every competitor makes you call. We believe you deserve to know what you're paying — and we're confident enough to show you.
Standard Grill Deep Clean
Standard grill — full disassembly, degreasing, scrub, reassembly + visual safety assessment + Service Report
$185+ GST
Full disassembly & deep clean
Visual safety assessment by active firefighters
Trusted referral to local partners for parts, repairs & new grills
5% donated to Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Visual Safety Assessment Only
Standalone visual inspection with written checklist — no cleaning
$79+ GST
Complete visual safety inspection
Written checklist — yours to keep
Gas contractor referral if needed
Senior Discount
10%
Off any service for clients 65+ No restrictions. No expiry.
5% of every clean goes to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund — deducted before any other calculation and named as a line item on your invoice. All prices exclude 5% GST. Full payment required at time of booking.
Transparent pricingActive firefightersFully insuredSafety inspected every visit
A Detailed Online Report. Emailed Same Day. Yours to Keep.
After every Flashpoint clean, you receive a detailed online inspection report — emailed to you the same day. Before & after photos, every finding from our safety assessment, and personalised care tips specific to your BBQ model. It's a permanent digital record of your grill's condition — not just a receipt.
No other BBQ cleaning service does this. Most hand you a receipt and leave. We hand you a live online document — accessible anytime, linkable, shareable — that tells you exactly what condition your grill is in, what our firefighters found, and how to keep it that way.
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Before & After Photos
Side-by-side photos of your grill before we started and after we finished. Share it, save it, or just appreciate how far it came.
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Safety Assessment Findings
Every item our firefighters checked, rated, and noted — propane hose, regulator, burner ports, grease trap, ignition, clearances. Green means clear. Flagged means you should know.
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Personalised Care Tips
Specific tips for your BBQ model — how often to clean it, what to watch for between visits, and when to call a gas contractor. Written by firefighters who know what goes wrong.
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Flagged Items & Recommendations
If we spotted anything that needs attention — worn hose, cracked regulator, rusted burner — it's documented with a clear recommendation. No guesswork. No surprises at your next cookout.
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Your 5% Community Contribution
Your report confirms the 5% of your clean that went directly to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund — named and documented, every time.
FLASHPOINT BBQ
Service & Inspection Report
Client
Sarah & Mike Thompson
407 Windrow Common SW, Airdrie
Date
May 15, 2026
Technician
Chris Elliott
Active Firefighter · Airdrie
BBQ
Napoleon Prestige 500
Natural Gas · ~4 years old
👀 Grill Ready — 2 Items to Monitor
Fully cleaned and safe to operate. Two items flagged for monitoring — no immediate action required.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
11
✅ Pass
2
👁 Monitor
0
🚨 Fail
⚡ FLAGGED ITEMS
👁 Heat Shields / Flavorizer Bars — Surface rust on bars 1 & 3. Monitor at next visit.
👁 Burner Tubes & Crossovers — Surface oxidation on far-left crossover. No rust-through. Clean and functional.
⚡ GAS & PROPANE SAFETY
Natural Gas / Propane Hose
No cracks, kinking, or wear
✅ Pass
Regulator
No corrosion, connection secure
✅ Pass
Gas Valve & Manifold
All 4 valves — no stiffness or odour
✅ Pass
🧽 CLEANING CHECKLIST
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Cooking grates — soaked, scrubbed & re-seasoned
✓
Firebox interior degreased
✓
Grease trap emptied (~1.5 cups removed)
✓
All 4 burner ports cleared
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Flame pattern confirmed — even blue flame all burners
🧡 Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund
$9.25 donated
5% of today's clean allocated to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund, supported by the Airdrie Professional Firefighters Association.
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Delivered to your inbox same day
Every job. No exceptions. Yours to keep, share, or refer back to anytime.
Trusted Referral Partners
We Know What Your Grill Needs.
Sometimes a clean isn't enough. If our firefighters spot a worn burner, a failing regulator, or a grill that's past its best — we connect you with trusted local partners who can actually help. No commissions. No kickbacks. Just an honest referral from people who know fire.
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Parts & Repairs
If we identify a burner, ignitor, regulator, or other component that needs replacement, we'll refer you to a trusted local supplier who carries the right parts for your specific grill model.
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BBQ Sales
When a grill is beyond cleaning and it's time for something new, we work with local BBQ retailers we trust. No pressure. Just an honest recommendation from people who know what lasts.
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Gas Contractors
Our visual assessment is performed by active firefighters — but it's not a licensed gas inspection. If we flag anything gas-related, we refer you directly to a licensed contractor who can properly address it.
Our referral relationships are built on trust, not commission. We only refer partners we'd send our own family to.
Annual Subscription
The Flashpoint Member Club.
Book once. We handle the rest.
Join the Flashpoint Member Club and never think about your grill again. Every spring, we reach out to schedule your annual clean — at your Member Club rate, with priority scheduling. No reminders needed. No phone tag. You're already taken care of.
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Priority scheduling — Members book before the general public opens up
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Discounted loyalty rate — Members pay less, every clean, every year
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We contact you every spring — No reminders needed. We reach out when the season opens.
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Referral points program — Earn credit toward your next clean for every neighbour you refer
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5% to community — Every Member Club clean still gives 5% to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund
BOOK ONCE. WE HANDLE THE REST.
Full program details — including pricing — are outlined on your first service invoice. Ask your technician at the time of your clean.
Member Club details on your first invoice. No obligation. Cancel anytime.
5%
of every clean goes to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund
When you book a Flashpoint BBQ clean, 5% of your payment is donated directly to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund — before any other calculation. Not a vague pledge. Not a rounded-up cent.
5%. Every clean. Every time. You'll see it on your invoice.
$3,663
Season 1 Goal Returned to Community
Who Was Tim Jackson
A Volunteer Firefighter. A Father. A Neighbour. Remembered Every Year.
Tim Jackson was a dedicated husband and father who gave countless hours as a Volunteer Firefighter, supporting the safety and wellbeing of the Airdrie community. He was also an active Scout Leader — someone who showed up for others as a matter of character, not obligation.
In 1997, Tim died as a result of injuries he sustained in a trench collapse at the age of 42. He was deeply respected throughout the Airdrie Fire Department. The Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to keep his memory alive — and to recognise the same qualities Tim embodied in the next generation of Airdrie students.
Every year, Airdrie firefighters present Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship awards at local high school awards nights to students who demonstrate citizenship and community service — the very values Tim lived by.
"He endeavored to make the community better just by being part of it. The scholarship keeps that spirit alive."
— Airdrie Professional Firefighters Association
How the Scholarship Works
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Awarded to Airdrie High School Students
Students who demonstrate citizenship and community service qualities receive awards at their school's annual awards night each fall.
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Presented by Active Firefighters
Association members volunteer their time to support the scholarship and personally present the awards at each high school every year.
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Funded by the Community, For the Community
Funds come from the Annual Great Train Race at the Airdrie Festival of Lights, pop sales at fire halls, bottle returns, and donations from community partners — including Flashpoint BBQ.
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Flashpoint BBQ's Commitment
5% of every Flashpoint BBQ clean is donated to this fund — named on your invoice, donated in October, and publicly announced each year. Your clean helps put a deserving student through school.
When we say firefighter-run, we mean it. Rob, Chris, and Jeremy built Flashpoint BBQ to give Airdrie homeowners a cleaner, safer service grounded in real fire safety experience, strong community roots, and work that actually means something.
Rob Campbell
Owner · Operator · Franchise Growth
Airdrie resident and dad of four, Rob handles bookings, scheduling, client communication, and the Flashpoint BBQ brand. He keeps the operation moving and drives the franchise vision behind Flashpoint's growth.
Bookings · Operations · Growth
Chris Elliott
Owner · Active Firefighter · Community Outreach
Chris brings professional fire safety training to every inspection and clean, helping make each Flashpoint visit real, thorough, and never just a checkbox. An Airdrie resident and family man, he also brings a strong community-first mindset to the business.
Inspections · Cleans · Outreach
Jeremy Vitale
Owner · Active Firefighter · Community Outreach
Living in Airdrie with his wife and daughters, Jeremy brings the detail and discipline that make Flashpoint BBQ's safety inspection genuine and trusted. He helps ensure every family BBQ is left safe, spotless, and ready to use with confidence.
Safety Detail · Trusted Execution
Referral Program
Refer a Neighbour. Save on Your Next Clean.
Every client you refer earns 5% off your next clean. It stacks — refer five and your next clean is 25% off. Just mention your name when they book.
1 Referral
5%
off next clean
2 Referrals
10%
off next clean
3 Referrals
15%
off next clean
4 Referrals
20%
off next clean
5 Referrals
25%
maximum discount
Property Managers & HOA Boards
Documented Fire Safety For Every Unit.
Balcony and patio grills are one of the most overlooked fire hazards in multi-unit properties. Flashpoint BBQ works with HOA boards and property managers to deliver professional BBQ cleaning and documented visual safety assessments — with active firefighters, fully insured service, and a paper trail for your property management file.
Every unit receives the same core offer: full professional deep clean, firefighter-led visual inspection, and a same-day online inspection report with photos, findings, and care tips. We work at our standard rates because the value is the documented fire-safety service itself, not a stripped-down bulk version.
HOA pricing is based on standard per-unit rates. Contact us directly for a custom quote and walkthrough for your property.
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Full Professional Deep Clean
Burners, grates, drip trays, firebox interior, heat shields, and exterior surfaces professionally degreased so the resident gets the same full-service clean promised in your rollout.
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Documented Firefighter Inspection
Active firefighters assess gas connections, hose integrity, grease overflow risk, structural wear, and clearances so the resident and property team have a documented safety record.
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Same-Day Online Report
Residents receive before-and-after photos, findings, and care tips in a same-day online inspection report they can keep for their records or share with an insurer.
HOA or property enquiry?
Contact us for a custom quote — we work with property managers across the region
Use whichever option is easiest. Websites cannot force Gmail or Apple Mail. `mailto:` opens whatever mail app your device/browser is configured to use, so we provide both a mail-app option and a Gmail option below.
Hi Flashpoint BBQ,
I'm reaching out about HOA or property management service.
Property name or address:
Number of units or grills:
City:
Preferred timing:
Best contact name and phone:
Anything else we should know:
Thanks!
Stand out from every other agent. Flashpoint BBQ physical gift cards are custom-loaded in any amount and are perfect for closing gifts, home anniversaries, open house prizes, and social media giveaways. Realtors who purchase 5 or more receive our buy 5, get 1 free bulk pricing, and physical cards typically take 7–10 days to deliver.
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Closing Gift
"Enjoy your new backyard safely — from [Your Name] & Flashpoint BBQ." A gift that's useful, memorable, and includes a safety inspection.
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Home Anniversary
A one-year or five-year "welcome home" touchpoint clients actually remember. Stand out from every other agent's holiday card.
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Open House Prize
"Win a professional BBQ clean by active firefighters." Drives attendance and creates a buzz-worthy draw that attendees will talk about.
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Newsletter Exclusive
Offer your subscriber list a Flashpoint gift card deal. Drives goodwill and gives your newsletter a reason to be opened.
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Social Giveaway
Highly shareable — "Win a firefighter BBQ clean for your backyard" performs well across Facebook and Instagram.
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Referral Thank-You
Thank a client who sent you business with something genuinely memorable — not a gift card to a restaurant they might not use.
Flashpoint BBQ Gift Card
FLASHPOINT BBQ
We Know Fire. We Keep Yours Safe.
Custom
Any amount · Physical cards for realtor and bulk orders · Redeemable online
Realtor Bulk Discount
Buy 5 Get 1 Free
Purchase 5 gift cards of the same denomination and receive a 6th of equal value at no charge. Contact us for more information.
Know someone whose grill needs some love? A Flashpoint BBQ gift card is a practical gift for any BBQ owner — a deep clean and safety inspection by active firefighters, with a redemption code they can apply directly during online booking.
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Instant Gift Code
Your purchase creates a Flashpoint gift card code that can be used immediately during online booking.
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Preset or Custom
Start with the common amounts shown on our site, or enter a custom amount before checkout.
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Redeem with Ease
Recipients can paste the code into the booking flow and the balance is applied automatically.
Flashpoint BBQ has an aggressive growth plan, building with intention for 2027 and beyond. We are specifically looking to partner with active firefighters who are keen to start their own Flashpoint BBQ franchise in un-tapped markets. Join a world class team of firefighting professionals, develop and grow something meaningful for you and your family.
Flashpoint BBQ is positioned to become the leading BBQ cleaning franchise recognised and trusted across North America. If you are an active firefighter and want to become a part of our 2027 growth plan, we would love to hear from you. Connect with us at the link below to learn more about the opportunity with Flashpoint.
Franchise disclosure document (FDD) provided in compliance with Alberta's Franchises Act prior to any agreement.
FLASHPOINT BBQ — Franchise Inquiry
Use whichever option is easiest. Websites cannot force Gmail or Apple Mail. `mailto:` opens whatever mail app your device/browser is configured to use, so we provide both a mail-app option and a Gmail option below.
Hi Rob,
I'm interested in learning more about a Flashpoint BBQ franchise.
Full name:
City and province:
Are you an active firefighter?
Best phone number:
What interests you about the opportunity?
When would you be looking to start?
Thanks!
All cleans include a visual safety assessment by active firefighters, a same-day emailed inspection report, and service by a fully insured business.
Before You Book
Online bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Our current online territory includes homes within 50 km of Calgary, plus Canmore and Banff.
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Standard Grill
Standard 2–4 burner grill. Full disassembly, deep clean, reassembly.
$185 + GST
Most popular
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Large / Built-In
5+ burners, kamado, or built-in outdoor kitchen.
$265 + GST
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Inspection Only
Visual safety assessment only. No cleaning. Written checklist included.
$79 + GST
Pick a Date & Time
We operate mid-April through September. Standard grill cleans take approximately 2 hours; large grill cleans take approximately 2.5 hours. Online bookings require at least 24 hours notice so our technicians have enough lead time to prepare and route the day properly.
April 2026
Available times for
Your Details
We'll confirm your booking and send your emailed inspection report here. Before checkout, we also verify that your address is inside our current online territory so the route and technician timing stay realistic.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please enter a valid phone number.
Enter the full service address, then confirm the exact pin on the map.
Please enter a valid service address within our current online booking area.
Confirm your address
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Service area update
We currently book online within 50 km of Calgary, plus Canmore and Banff. Fill in the address details, then confirm the location on the map.
Helps us prepare and personalise your inspection report.
Helpful to mention: gate codes, pets, parking, BBQ location, known issues with your grill, anything the team should be aware of before arrival.
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Join the Member Club — Save Every Year
Get priority scheduling + loyalty rate next season. We contact you every spring. Ask your technician about Member Club pricing at your first clean.
Review Your Order
Confirm your details before payment. Full payment secures your time slot, and every visit includes a firefighter-led visual safety assessment.
Order Summary
Standard Grill Deep Clean$185.00
Discount-$0.00
GST (5%)$9.25
5%Tim Jackson Fund (5% of clean)$9.25
Gift Card-$0.00
Total Due Today$203.35
Appointment Details
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Gift Card
Cancellation Policy: 24+ hours notice = full refund + free reschedule · Under 24 hours = 50% retained · No-show = full forfeit.
Secure Payment
Processed by Square. Your card details are never stored by Flashpoint BBQ, and your appointment is handled by a fully insured service business.
CC Card Details
Your gift card covers today’s booking total. No credit card is required for this appointment.
Choose an amount, enter the recipient details, and we’ll generate a Flashpoint gift card code that can be redeemed directly during online booking.
Choose an Amount
$50
$100
$150
Custom
FLASHPOINT BBQ
We Know Fire. We Keep Yours Safe.
Redeemable online gift code
The recipient gets a Flashpoint gift card code they can paste into the booking flow, and we’ll also email the certificate details.
Gift Card Value
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Redeemable during online booking
How It Works
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🔒 Secure Card Payment — Square
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For physical cards or bulk realtor orders, use the Realtor / Bulk tab below.
Realtor & Bulk Gift Cards
Perfect for closing gifts, home anniversaries, and client appreciation. Buy 5 cards of the same denomination — get the 6th of equal value free. Physical cards are fulfilled by Flashpoint and typically take 7–10 days to deliver.
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Buy 5 Get 1 Free
Purchase 5 gift cards of the same denomination and receive a 6th of equal value at no charge. Applied automatically at checkout.
Choose Denomination
$50
$100
$150
Custom
Choose whether Flashpoint should prepare electronic cards or physical cards to be sent to you as the realtor. Physical cards typically take 7–10 days to deliver.
Example: 5 cards for new homeowners, sent back to me for hand-delivery. Or list one recipient per line with email addresses.
Bulk Order Summary
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🔒 Secure Card Payment — Square
🔒Secured by■ Square
Flashpoint BBQ will review your bulk order after purchase. Electronic orders are prepared by email, and physical card orders typically take 7–10 days to deliver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Homeowners Usually Ask Before Booking
Straight answers on pricing, what is included, scheduling, gift cards, and what happens on clean day.
What is included in a Flashpoint BBQ clean?
Every clean includes full disassembly where appropriate, degreasing, scrubbing, reassembly, and a firefighter-led visual safety assessment. You also receive a same-day emailed inspection report with photos, findings, and care tips for your specific grill.
How much does BBQ cleaning cost?
Flashpoint publishes pricing openly. Standard Grill Deep Clean is $185 + GST, Large / Built-In Clean is $265 + GST, and Inspection Only is $79 + GST. You can view the full breakdown in the pricing section before you book.
How long does a booking take?
Standard grill cleans take approximately 2 hours. Large grill cleans take approximately 2.5 hours. Calgary area appointments include an additional 30-minute travel buffer. Heavily neglected grills may take extra time.
Do you clean built-in grills and outdoor kitchens?
Yes. Built-ins, larger grills, and more involved outdoor cooking setups fall under the Large Grill / Built-In Clean option. If the setup is unusually complex, you can leave notes during booking so the team arrives prepared.
What if my BBQ is unsafe or beyond cleaning?
The team inspects the grill before cleaning begins. If the BBQ is unsafe to operate or too far gone to justify a clean, Flashpoint stops, explains the findings honestly, charges the inspection-only fee for the visit, and holds the remaining balance as a credit on your account.
Do I need to be home for the appointment?
Someone should be available if access is gated, if pets need to be managed, or if there are any location-specific instructions. If access is simple and arranged in advance, include clear notes during booking so the team knows exactly what to expect.
How do gift cards work?
Gift card purchases create a Flashpoint gift card code. The purchaser receives confirmation, and the recipient can enter that code during online booking to apply the balance automatically. Gift cards can cover part of a booking or the full total.
Can I use a gift card and still pay the difference by card?
Yes. If the gift card balance does not cover the full booking total, the remaining amount is charged normally at checkout. If the gift card covers the whole booking, no additional card payment is required.
What areas do you serve?
Flashpoint BBQ primarily serves Airdrie and NW Calgary. If your address is outside the immediate core area, available booking times may include travel buffers that are already accounted for in the online scheduler.
When do I get my inspection report?
Your online inspection report is emailed the same day as your clean. It includes before-and-after photos, safety findings, any flagged items, and your documented 5% contribution to the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Real Jobs.
Real Results.
Before & afters, safety tips, behind the scenes — follow @flashpointbbq for the work in real time.