Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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If you’re searching for our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep services near me, Hearthstone Chimney Co. serves Staten Island and the surrounding boroughs with same-day and next-day appointments most of the week. We’ve been answering calls with a live person since 1984 – over 42 years of chimneys on this island – and Russell Haines leads every job with the same standard: done right, documented with photos, and backed in writing by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (516) 613-3035 and a real person picks up, any hour of the day.
Staten Island chimneys earn their wear. Salt air blowing in off the Kill Van Kull and Raritan Bay accelerates mortar deterioration faster than most homeowners expect. Older clay-tile liners in Tottenville colonials and mid-century brick homes in Great Kills collect creosote differently than newer construction, and many of the homes here were built in an era when annual sweeping was simply assumed. If it’s been more than a year since your flue was cleaned – or if you can’t remember when it was last done – that’s the starting point.
We serve homeowners across Staten Island who have been in their houses twenty, thirty, sometimes forty years. They call rather than click, they’ve been let down by a contractor before, and they want the job done correctly the first time. That describes most of our customers, and it’s precisely the customer we’ve been built to serve since we opened. Our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Staten Island page covers the full scope of what a standard service includes, but this page is for the person who just wants to know: are you near me, can you come soon, and what will it cost?
Short answers: yes, yes, and we’ll tell you the exact number before any work begins.
Fast, Local Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
Most weeks we can schedule a chimney cleaning in Staten Island within one to two business days. For urgent situations – a bird in the flue, visible blockage, or a chimney that’s throwing smoke back into the house – call (516) 613-3035 and ask about same-day availability. Our phones are staffed by a live person around the clock, every day of the year, so you’re not leaving a message and waiting.
Our technicians are background-checked, show up in uniform, and carry the materials needed for most jobs on the first visit. We don’t schedule a cleaning and then return with a repair crew two weeks later – the goal is to solve the problem in a single trip. Upfront pricing means the estimate you hear on the phone is the number on the invoice. No line items added at the end, no awkward conversation at the door.
We cover the full borough of Staten Island – from the ferry terminal in St. George down the length of the island to Tottenville – and we cross into Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn when neighboring homeowners need the same standard of work. Coverage is one thing; showing up on time is another. We’ll tell you when we’re arriving and we’ll be there when we say.
Areas We Cover
Hearthstone Chimney Co. is based to serve Staten Island, and that means the whole island: St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, Great Kills, Tottenville, Eltingville, Annadale, Pleasant Plains, and every neighborhood between. We also regularly serve homeowners across the Goethals and Bayonne bridges into New Jersey when the work warrants it, and we extend into the Brooklyn neighborhoods closest to the island – Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst in particular.
If you’re a homeowner somewhere in this area and you’re not sure whether we come to your street, the fastest answer is to call (516) 613-3035. We don’t maintain a hard boundary that turns away a good customer – we just need to know where you are.
Every visit starts the same way regardless of neighborhood: a Level-2 camera inspection of the flue, photos you can look at on the spot, and a plain-English verdict before we touch a tool. That standard doesn’t change depending on which part of the island you’re on. For a full overview of what Hearthstone does for Staten Island homeowners, the home page lays it out plainly.
Neighborhoods and Communities Served
- St. George and Stapleton – Ferry-adjacent, heavy Victorian and Craftsman stock with older clay-tile flues that benefit from annual cleaning.
- New Dorp and New Dorp Beach – Post-war ranches and capes, many with original masonry fireboxes that haven’t been inspected in years.
- Great Kills – We regularly see spring-loading creosote buildup in colonial-style homes here, driven by seasoned hardwood burned in older throat-damper systems.
- Tottenville – The southernmost residential tip of the island; salt exposure is highest here and mortar joints show it faster than anywhere else in the borough.
- Eltingville and Annadale – Suburban two-stories with gas inserts converted from wood; liner condition often hasn’t been verified since the conversion.
- Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst (Brooklyn) – Row houses and attached two-families where shared chimney walls make a thorough inspection especially important.
What Does a Chimney Cleaning Actually Include?
A cleaning is not just running a brush through the flue. When Hearthstone sends a technician to your home, the visit begins with a Level-2 camera inspection – a fiber-optic camera travels the full length of the liner so we can see cracks, blockages, creosote staging, and deteriorated mortar joints that a mirror-and-flashlight look will miss entirely. You see the photos. We tell you what they mean in plain language, not chimney jargon.
After the fireplace cleaning inspection, the sweep itself removes first-, second-, and where present, third-degree creosote deposits from the flue walls. Third-degree creosote – the tar-like glaze that forms when a fire burns low and smoky over time – is the primary driver of chimney fires, and it’s more common in Staten Island homes where the fireplace gets occasional weekend use rather than daily burning. Occasional burning at low temperatures is one of the fastest ways to build glazed creosote.
The firebox, smoke shelf, and damper are inspected as part of the same visit. If we find something that needs repair – a cracked lintel, a deteriorating smoke shelf, a damper that won’t seat – we’ll show you the photo, tell you what it means, and give you an upfront number before any repair work begins. You decide. No pressure, no invoice surprise.
All materials used in any repair work come from the brands Hearthstone trusts: DuraFlex for flexible liner systems, HeatShield for firebox and flue restoration, Gelco and Olympia Chimney for caps and chase covers, Famco for ventilation components, and Copperfield for professional-grade sweep supplies. We don’t substitute builder-grade materials because it’s cheaper. The 90-Day Done Right Promise only means something if the materials hold.
A Note on Safety
Chimney cleaning involves working near high-temperature surfaces, and any inspection that reveals a cracked or separated liner should be treated as a safety matter before the fireplace is used again. A failed liner can allow combustion gases – including carbon monoxide – to migrate into living spaces. This is not a DIY repair situation. If your inspection turns up liner damage, the right call is to have a trained sweep assess the extent and recommend a documented repair path. Hearthstone carries Level-2 camera equipment specifically because it’s the only way to know what you’re actually looking at.
How Much Does Chimney Cleaning Cost in Staten Island?
A standard chimney sweep and Level-2 camera inspection in Staten Island typically runs between $149 and $299 depending on flue length, the degree of creosote buildup, and whether the fireplace is wood-burning or has a gas insert. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up is the entry point for a fireplace that’s been maintained within the last two years and just needs a clean sweep and a camera check before the season starts.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Tune-Up (clean sweep + camera check) | $89 (standing offer) |
| Standard chimney sweep + Level-2 inspection | $149 – $299 |
| Heavy creosote removal (third-degree buildup) | $299 – $499 |
| Chimney cap installation (Gelco / Olympia) | $175 – $375 |
| HeatShield firebox resurfacing | $400 – $900 |
| DuraFlex liner installation (full flue) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
Senior homeowners and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount on any service. Any repair over $250 qualifies for $50 off. If you’ve already received a written estimate from another company and want a second opinion, we provide that at no charge – no strings, no sales pitch, just an honest look at what the other estimate says and whether it holds up.
Call (516) 613-3035 for an exact quote on your specific fireplace. Estimates are free and the number you hear is the number on the invoice.
Why Homeowners in Staten Island Choose Hearthstone
Forty-two years is a long time to be in one market. A company that plans to be here in thirty more years doesn’t cut corners today – the reputation cost isn’t worth it. That’s the practical reason Hearthstone does work the way we do, and it’s the reason Russell Haines put the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing rather than just saying it on a phone call.
The Promise is simple: if something we did isn’t right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. In writing. No arguing, no paperwork maze, no waiting to see if we pick up the phone. We pick up the phone – a live person, any hour.
Several things separate a visit from Hearthstone from what you’d get with a price-cutting chain or an unaccountable single-truck operator:
- Camera inspection photos you actually see, with a verdict in plain English – not a verbal summary you can’t verify.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians who show up on time and don’t subcontract the job to someone you’ve never met.
- Professional-grade materials – DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia, Famco, Copperfield – on every repair, no exceptions.
- Upfront pricing. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
- The 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, governed by the K.E.Y.S. values: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
If you’ve had a contractor show up late, quote one price and bill another, or disappear after the check cleared, we understand why you’re cautious. That’s exactly the experience we’re built to prevent.
Current Offers for Staten Island Homeowners
- $89 Seasonal Tune-Up – sweep, camera check, plain-English verdict, one visit.
- $50 Off Any Repair Over $250 – applied at invoicing, no coupon needed.
- Free Second Opinion – bring any written estimate and we’ll give you an honest read on it.
- 5% Senior and Veteran Discount – permanent, applied to every service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you schedule a chimney cleaning near me in Staten Island?
Most cleanings in Staten Island are scheduled within one to two business days, and same-day appointments are available on many days of the week for urgent situations. Call (516) 613-3035 – a live person answers around the clock and can check the schedule immediately. We don’t put you in a callback queue.
Do you serve my neighborhood – I’m in Great Kills / Tottenville / Bay Ridge?
Yes. Hearthstone covers the full length of Staten Island from St. George to Tottenville, including Great Kills, New Dorp, Eltingville, and Annadale, and we extend into Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn. If you’re close to the island and unsure, call us – we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to you and when.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Staten Island?
A standard sweep with a Level 1 Inspection and Level-2 camera inspection runs $149 to $299 in the Staten Island market, depending on flue length and buildup level. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up is the right fit for a well-maintained fireplace that just needs its annual cleaning and camera check. Heavy third-degree creosote removal runs higher – typically $299 to $499. Call (516) 613-3035 for an exact quote on your specific chimney; the estimate is free and there are no surprises on the bill.
What if I need a chimney sweep after hours or on a weekend?
A live person answers every call to Hearthstone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including weekends and holidays. You won’t reach a voicemail or a callback queue. Whether you have smoke coming back into the house on a Sunday morning or you just want to book a cleaning for next week, the process is the same: call (516) 613-3035 and talk to someone directly.
Key Takeaways
- Hearthstone Chimney Co. has served Staten Island for over 42 years, founded in 1984 and led by Russell Haines.
- Same-day and next-day chimney cleaning appointments are available most weeks across the full borough.
- Every visit includes a Level-2 camera inspection with photos and a plain-English verdict before any repair work begins.
- Pricing is upfront – the estimate is the invoice. No surprises.
- The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers every job, in writing, with no arguing.
- A live person answers calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (516) 613-3035.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount on every service.
Schedule Your Chimney Cleaning in Staten Island Today
If you’ve been putting off this appointment, the start of heating season in Staten Island is not the moment to wait. A clogged or deteriorating flue is a fire and carbon monoxide risk, not a maintenance inconvenience, and the difference between a $149 cleaning and a $3,000 liner replacement is often just one skipped annual inspection. Call (516) 613-3035 right now – a live person will pick up, answer your questions honestly, and get you on the schedule. Russell Haines and the Hearthstone team have been doing this work since 1984, and the standard hasn’t changed: done right, documented, and standing behind it.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Staten Island and nearby areas.
What Our Customers Say
"The cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises above the bedroom is worth every penny."
- Nisha Gupta"Swept it, capped it, and fitted a proper damper. The downdraft smell we had lived with every summer is gone."
- Allison Doyle"Drop cloths everywhere, a HEPA vac running the whole time, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I had been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Danielle Norris