Chimney Cleaning
Full flue sweeping that removes creosote and soot before it becomes a fire risk.
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Chimney Services in Warwick, NY
Maintenance, inspection and repair for masonry and prefabricated chimneys venting wood, gas and pellet appliances.
Most chimney work falls into three groups: keeping a working chimney safe, finding out why one stopped working, and repairing what caused it. The services below cover all three. If you're not sure which you need, start with an inspection — it's the one that answers the question.
Every chimney service we offer
Chimney Inspection
A documented look at the flue, firebox, crown and flashing so you know the real condition.
About chimney inspection
Chimney Repair
Crown rebuilds, damper work, firebox repairs and the structural fixes in between.
About chimney repair
Chimney Liner
Stainless liner installation and relining when clay tiles crack or an appliance changes.
About chimney liner
Chimney Cap Installation
Caps and spark screens that keep rain, snow, birds and embers where they belong.
About chimney cap installation
Masonry Repair
Repointing, brick replacement and rebuilds for chimneys worn down by freeze-thaw.
About masonry repair
Chimney Leak Repair
Finding the actual entry point — crown, flashing, brick face or cap — and sealing it.
About chimney leak repair
Fireplace Repair
Firebox, refractory panel, damper and draft problems that keep a fireplace unusable.
About fireplace repairWhich service do you need?
| What you're dealing with | Start here | Often leads to |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly maintenance on a fireplace or stove you use | Chimney cleaning | Cap or damper work |
| Buying or selling a house with a fireplace | Chimney inspection | Liner or masonry repair |
| Water stains, damp smell, rust on the damper | Chimney leak repair | Crown repair, flashing, cap installation |
| Brick flaking, mortar crumbling, stack leaning | Masonry repair | Crown rebuild, partial rebuild |
| Adding a wood stove or insert, or switching fuel | Chimney liner | Inspection before and after |
| Smoke in the room, weak draft, cold backdraft | Fireplace repair | Sweeping, smoke chamber work |
| Animals or debris in the flue | Cap installation | Sweeping |
| Cracked crown, damaged firebox, broken damper | Chimney repair | Masonry or liner work |
What every visit includes
No matter which service brings us out, the basics don't change.
- Protection of floors, furniture and the hearth area before work starts
- A look at the accessible parts of the system — firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue, crown, cap and flashing
- Photos of anything that needs attention
- A written summary, and a written quote if repair work is recommended
- A clear answer on whether the appliance is safe to use in the meantime
Reading before you book
How Often Should a Chimney Be Cleaned?
Frequency by fuel type and how creosote actually builds.
Read the articleWhat Happens During a Chimney Inspection
What the three inspection levels cover and which one you need.
Read the article9 Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
The warning signs worth a call and the ones that can wait.
Read the articleNot sure which service you need?
Describe the symptom and we'll tell you what the visit should be. An inspection answers most questions in one trip.