A yearly sweep
We clear out soot, creosote, and debris that build up over a season of fires, which is the buildup most responsible for chimney fires.
Keep your chimney safe and working year after year with one regular yearly service. We sweep, inspect, and check the draft on a set schedule, so you never have to remember when your chimney was last looked after.
OVERVIEW
A chimney does its job quietly, so it is easy to forget until something goes wrong. Annual chimney maintenance is the simple way to stay ahead of that. Once a year we come out, clean the system, look it over, and confirm it is safe to use.
Fire safety experts recommend a yearly sweep and inspection for every home that burns wood or runs a fireplace through the cold months. Homes that use their fireplace heavily may want a second visit during the season. We help you settle on the right rhythm for how you actually use your home.
The best part is that you set it once and we take it from there. We reach out ahead of each season, book a time that works for you, and leave you with written proof the job was done. No guessing, no scrambling before the first cold snap.
WHAT YOU GET
We clear out soot, creosote, and debris that build up over a season of fires, which is the buildup most responsible for chimney fires.
We check the structure, liner, and connections for cracks, wear, or damage that could let heat, smoke, or carbon monoxide reach your living space.
We confirm your chimney is pulling smoke up and out the way it should, so your fireplace burns cleanly and your rooms stay clear.
After every visit you get written proof the chimney was serviced and found safe to use, handy for your records and your insurer.
A hairline crack or worn liner found now is a quick fix. Left alone through a winter it can turn into a costly emergency repair.
OUR PROCESS
Before each season we contact you and set a time that fits your calendar, usually in late summer or early fall before the winter rush.
We lay down coverings around the fireplace and work area so your floors and furniture stay clean from start to finish.
Using modern equipment and safe products, we remove the soot and creosote that collect inside the chimney over the year.
We look over the full system and confirm it is drawing properly and safe to use.
We walk you through what we found, flag anything to watch, and hand over your certificate of cleanliness and functionality.
COMPLIANCE
INSPECTED
We check the structure, liner, and connections for cracks, wear, or damage that could let heat, smoke, or carbon monoxide reach your living space.
TESTED
We confirm your chimney is pulling smoke up and out the way it should before we leave.
CERTIFICATE
After every visit you get written proof the chimney was serviced and found safe to use, handy for your records and your insurer.
WHY US
We track your schedule and reach out each year, so upkeep never slips your mind.
More than 20 years serving New York homes and over 1,000 chimneys swept.
Each visit ends with a certificate confirming your chimney is clean and safe.
You know the cost before we begin, with no surprises.
If something goes wrong between visits, our 24/7 emergency service is a phone call away.
We treat your home with care and leave the work area as tidy as we found it.
WHO WE SERVE
Every home uses its chimney a little differently, and every chimney ages in its own way. We tailor a yearly plan to your setup, whether you light a fire most winter nights or only on the holidays.
We serve homeowners across Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island.
OUR WORK
A severely deteriorated rooftop chimney stack was dismantled to a sound base and rebuilt in new red brick, with a new crown and a stainless steel cap.
A new masonry fireplace built to the project plans, with a custom firebrick firebox, smoke chamber and an offset connection into a Class A insulated chimney.
A decommissioned fireplace in a historic brownstone brought back to life with a new firebrick firebox, rebuilt masonry and a reinstalled stainless steel liner.
REVIEWS
FAQ
Once a year is the standard for most homes, in line with national fire safety guidance. If you burn wood often through the winter, twice a year is a safer bet. We help you land on the right frequency for how you use your fireplace.
Late summer or early fall, before the cold arrives and before everyone books at once. Getting on the calendar early means your chimney is ready the day you want your first fire.
Two big reasons: it removes the creosote buildup that causes chimney fires, and it catches carbon monoxide risks and small structural problems before they become dangerous or expensive.
A yearly check is still worth it. Nests, moisture, and debris collect even in a fireplace that sits idle, and a quick annual visit keeps the system safe and ready.
It is written confirmation that your chimney was serviced and found safe to use. Many homeowners keep it for their records and for their home insurance.
Yes, we ask that an adult be home so we can access the fireplace, walk you through what we found, and hand over your certificate in person.
Cost depends on your chimney and how it is used. We give a free estimate up front, so you know the price before any work begins.
Most yearly maintenance visits are done in about an hour, though older or heavily used chimneys can take a little longer.
Get on our yearly maintenance schedule and we will handle the reminders, the sweep, and the safety check every season. Call today for your free estimate.