Winter woodstove prep

Thanks, about every week I would bury the needle one my thermometers on the stove and chimney to make sure it was cleaned out. I would do this for a short period of time when I was home. What should a chimney sweep charge? There don't seem to be many in my area so I can't shop around. If a couple chimney sweeping logs and very hot fires should prevent creosote I am sure I am all set right now.

I appreciate the advice. I am not trying to be cheap but would rather do it myself or continue a maintenance system to not worry about it.