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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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Staten Island?
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild services in Staten Island typically run $1,800 to $5,500, depending on liner type, flue length, and whether any masonry repair is needed. A partial chimney rebuild – replacing the upper two to four feet of damaged brick – usually adds $1,200 to $3,500 on top of that, while a full rebuild from the roofline up can reach $6,000 to $14,000 or more for the taller two-story colonials and Victorians common in neighborhoods like Todt Hill and New Dorp. Most Staten Island homeowners who call us after a Level 2 camera inspection end up somewhere in the $2,400 to $6,500 range for liner work alone.
If you want a firm number for your specific chimney, call (516) 613-3035 – we send a uniformed technician, document everything with photos, and give you upfront pricing before any work starts. The estimate is free.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost Breakdown (2026)
Below is how the numbers typically break down for Staten Island homes as of 2026. These ranges reflect real project costs in this market – not national averages pulled from a generic database.
| Service | Typical Cost Range (Staten Island, 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel flexible liner (gas appliance) | $1,800 – $3,200 | DuraFlex or equivalent; single-story to two-story flue |
| Stainless steel flexible liner (wood-burning fireplace) | $2,200 – $4,200 | Heavier gauge required; longer flues on older Staten Island homes push toward upper end |
| Rigid stainless liner (straight flue only) | $1,600 – $3,000 | Lower material cost but limited to straight runs – uncommon in older borough stock |
| HeatShield resurfacing / poured liner | $2,500 – $5,500 | Ideal for masonry flues with hairline cracks; avoids full liner installation |
| Liner cap and connector kit | $180 – $450 | Usually included in full liner quotes but worth confirming |
| Partial rebuild (top 2-4 feet) | $1,200 – $3,500 | Spalling brick, failed crown, or eroded mortar joints at the chimney’s shoulder |
| Full rebuild (roofline and above) | $6,000 – $14,000+ | Two-story homes, large double-flue chimneys, or significant structural failure |
| Full teardown and rebuild (ground up) | $12,000 – $28,000+ | Rare; applies when the foundation or firebox is compromised |
| Crown replacement (combined with liner job) | $300 – $700 | Often done at the same time to avoid a second mobilization charge |
| Level 2 camera inspection (required before liner work) | $149 – $299 | We document with photos; you see exactly what we see |
A few things to understand about how these numbers land in practice. Staten Island’s housing stock skews older – much of the West Brighton, St. George, and Port Richmond inventory dates to the 1920s through 1950s, and those chimneys were built with terra-cotta flue tiles that are now 60 to 100 years old. Tile liners crack, separate at the joints, and eventually let combustion gases into the home. When a camera inspection reveals that kind of damage, a flexible stainless liner threaded down from the top is almost always the right call – and for a 30-foot flue on a two-story center-hall colonial in Westerleigh, you’re typically looking at $3,200 to $4,500 for the liner alone before any masonry work is added.
Material quality also moves the number. We use DuraFlex and Gelco liners because they hold up to the salt air that comes off the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill – a detail that matters in Mariners Harbor and Arlington more than it does in an inland market. Cheaper single-wall or low-gauge liners corrode faster in coastal environments. That’s not a sales pitch; it’s what 42 years of reline jobs in this borough has taught us.
What Affects Chimney Liner & Rebuild Pricing in Staten Island
- Flue height and chimney configuration. A straight 20-foot flue on a ranch in Arden Heights costs considerably less to line than a 38-foot flue on a Todt Hill stone manor with two offsets. Every offset requires a flex liner rather than a rigid section, adds labor time, and raises the material count. We measure every flue before quoting – never guessing.
- Liner material and gauge. Stainless steel flexible liners (the most common choice for wood-burning fireplaces on Staten Island) come in .006-inch and .005-inch wall thicknesses. The heavier gauge lasts longer, especially in the salt-air belt near the waterfront. HeatShield is a different category altogether – a spray-applied ceramic resurfacer for flues that are cracked but structurally sound. It often costs more upfront than a basic liner but preserves the original masonry.
- Condition of the existing masonry. A liner job that requires a new chimney crown, repointing the top eight courses of brick, and rebuilding a crumbled shoulder is a different project than threading a liner down a sound chimney. In older neighborhoods like St. George and Stapleton, where deferred maintenance is common, it’s the rare chimney that only needs the liner. Budget for the masonry assessment before you budget for the repair.
- Roof pitch and access difficulty. Many of the steeper-pitched Victorians in New Brighton and Livingston require additional staging or fall-protection equipment. That adds to labor costs – typically $200 to $600 depending on pitch and height. We factor this into the estimate before starting, so it never shows up as a surprise line on the invoice.
- Single flue vs. double flue. Many older Staten Island homes have two-flue chimneys – one for the fireplace and one for the furnace or boiler. Lining both flues at once saves a mobilization charge but roughly doubles the material cost. Lining them separately almost always costs more in total.
- Permit requirements. New York City requires a permit for chimney liner installation in most cases, administered through the NYC Department of Buildings. Permit fees in Staten Island (Richmond County) currently run in the range of $100 to $350 depending on scope, and filing adds a week or two to the timeline. We pull permits where required – we don’t skip them and hope no one notices.
How to Save on Chimney Liner & Rebuild
There’s a right way to reduce what you spend on chimney work, and there’s a wrong way. The wrong way is hiring the lowest bidder without verifying what’s actually included. The right way is making sure you’re comparing complete quotes and timing the project sensibly.
Get the inspection done before you price the job
A lot of homeowners call around asking for liner prices over the phone. The honest answer is that any number you get without a camera inspection is a guess – and a guess that tends to get revised upward once a technician is on the roof. A proper Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Staten Island quote starts with a Level 2 inspection, documented with photos, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Our inspection costs $149 to $299 and is credited toward the job if you proceed with us.
Schedule in late spring or fall, not in heating season
Demand for chimney work on Staten Island peaks in October and November when homeowners realize they haven’t used the fireplace in eleven months and suddenly want it working by Thanksgiving. If your timeline allows, scheduling in April, May, or September typically means shorter wait times – and in some cases better contractor availability for more complex masonry jobs.
Combine the liner and any masonry work into one visit
If your crown is soft, your cap is rusted, or you’ve got two or three courses of spalling brick at the top, get it all done in the same mobilization. A second trip to Grymes Hill or Great Kills for a $400 crown repair costs everyone time and money. Ask your technician to quote everything on the same estimate.
Take advantage of standing discounts
Hearthstone Chimney Co. offers $50 off any repair over $250, a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans, and a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received from another company. On a $4,000 liner job, that senior discount alone saves $200. We also offer a seasonal tune-up for $89 that includes a basic inspection – useful if you’re still trying to decide whether the liner needs replacing or just monitoring.
Verify the quote is complete before you sign
Check that the estimate includes the liner cap and connector, the liner insulation blanket if recommended, any required NYC permit fees, and debris removal. Some contractors in the outer boroughs quote the liner alone and then itemize everything else on the day of the job. Our upfront pricing means the number on the estimate matches the number on the invoice – no line items appear after the fact.
To get a free estimate on your chimney, call (516) 613-3035. A live person answers every call, around the clock.
FAQs – Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Staten Island
How much does chimney liner installation cost in Staten Island in 2026?
Chimney liner installation in Staten Island runs $1,800 to $5,500 for most residential jobs, with the majority of single-family homes landing in the $2,200 to $4,200 range for a stainless steel flexible liner on a wood-burning fireplace. Gas appliance liners are generally at the lower end. HeatShield ceramic resurfacing – used when the original terra-cotta tile flue is cracked but structurally intact – runs $2,500 to $5,500 and is especially common in the older housing stock in St. George and West Brighton. Call (516) 613-3035 for a free estimate specific to your address.
How much does a chimney rebuild cost in Staten Island?
A partial chimney rebuild – replacing the top two to four feet of damaged brick above the roofline – typically costs $1,200 to $3,500 in Staten Island. A full rebuild from the roofline up, which is necessary when the upper structure is leaning, spalling through, or has had chronic water intrusion, runs $6,000 to $14,000 depending on chimney height and the number of flues. Full ground-up rebuilds are rare and start around $12,000. Most homeowners in Todt Hill or Westerleigh with a two-story colonial are looking at a full roofline-up rebuild in the $7,000 to $10,000 range when masonry has been deferred for more than a decade. Call (516) 613-3035 and we’ll send someone out to document the condition and price it accurately.
Is it cheaper to reline or rebuild a chimney?
Relining is almost always cheaper than rebuilding, and in most cases it’s the right choice. A new DuraFlex stainless liner costs $2,000 to $4,500 and fixes the safety issue – combustion gases and heat passing through a cracked flue into the surrounding structure. A rebuild addresses structural failure: leaning brick, failed mortar joints through the full height, or a compromised firebox. The two jobs solve different problems. When a Level 2 camera inspection shows liner damage but sound masonry, relining is the answer. When the brick itself is failing, rebuilding is unavoidable. Russell Haines and our technicians will show you the camera footage and tell you plainly which situation you’re in.
Does a chimney liner add value to a home in Staten Island?
A new chimney liner is not primarily a value-add project – it’s a safety and code-compliance issue that also protects the sale of your home. In New York City, a home inspector flagging a deteriorated or absent liner on a Staten Island property is a common reason real estate transactions stall. Buyers either negotiate the repair into the price or walk away. A documented liner replacement with a 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing is a clean answer to that inspection report. The value it adds is mostly in keeping the deal on track rather than in appraised price increase. For a free estimate before you list, call (516) 613-3035.
How long does chimney liner installation take in Staten Island?
Most chimney liner installations take one full day, sometimes as little as four to five hours for a straightforward single-flue job on a one-story home. More complex jobs – a 35-foot flue on a steep-pitched Victorian in Livingston, or a two-flue chimney being lined simultaneously – can run into a second day. We don’t leave a job open overnight without securing the flue. Our technicians are uniformed, background-checked, and equipped to complete most jobs in a single visit. If your job requires two days, you’ll know that before work starts – not at the end of day one.
Can I use my fireplace with a cracked chimney liner?
You should not use a fireplace with a cracked or deteriorated chimney liner. A damaged liner allows superheated combustion gases, carbon monoxide, and in some cases flames to reach the surrounding wood framing and insulation. This is a genuine fire risk, not a theoretical one – the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 211 standard exists for exactly this reason. If a camera inspection has flagged liner damage, the fireplace should stay closed until the repair is complete. We take this seriously because the consequences of ignoring it are serious. Call (516) 613-3035 and we’ll get a technician out to assess it and tell you plainly what you’re dealing with.
Key Takeaways
- Chimney liner installation in Staten Island costs $1,800 to $5,500 for most homes; HeatShield resurfacing runs $2,500 to $5,500.
- Partial chimney rebuilds run $1,200 to $3,500; full roofline-and-above rebuilds run $6,000 to $14,000+.
- Older housing stock in neighborhoods like St. George, West Brighton, Port Richmond, and New Brighton often requires both liner and masonry work – budget for a complete inspection before assuming it’s liner-only.
- NYC Building Department permits are required for most liner installations in Staten Island; permit fees run roughly $100 to $350.
- Stainless steel liners from brands like DuraFlex and Gelco hold up better in the salt-air environment near the waterfront.
- Combining liner work, crown replacement, and any repointing into one visit almost always costs less than scheduling separately.
- Hearthstone Chimney Co. offers a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate, $50 off repairs over $250, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount.
- All work is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise – in writing, no arguing.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Liner and Rebuild Work on Staten Island
We’ve been doing this work on Staten Island since 1984. That’s 42 years of camera inspections, liner installations, and masonry rebuilds across every neighborhood on the borough – from the waterfront blocks of Mariners Harbor to the hilltop colonials of Todt Hill. We know what the salt air does to liner welds in Arlington. We know that the tall double-flue chimneys on the older Victorians in New Brighton need heavier-gauge flexible liner, not the builder-grade material some crews try to thread down to save money.
Russell Haines has built this company on a straightforward principle: document everything, quote it honestly, and stand behind the result. Every job ends with photos the homeowner can see and a plain-English explanation of what was done and why. Every estimate is upfront – the number doesn’t change on the invoice. And every job is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t right, we come back and fix it. In writing. No arguing.
We use professional-grade materials because that’s what the job requires – DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Not because they’re the most expensive, but because they’re the ones that don’t generate callbacks two winters later.
If you’ve already got a written estimate from someone else and something about it doesn’t feel right – a number that seems too low, a scope that seems vague, a company you can’t find much about – call us. The home base for Hearthstone Chimney Co. is built on giving honest second opinions at no charge. We’d rather earn your trust by confirming a competitor’s quote is fair than chase a job we shouldn’t have.
To schedule a free estimate or ask a question about liner or rebuild pricing for your specific chimney, call (516) 613-3035. Someone answers every time, day or night. We’ll set up a visit at a time that works for you, send a uniformed technician with the camera equipment, and have a documented quote in your hands before we leave the property.
Pricing reflects the Staten Island market as of 2026. Hearthstone Chimney Co. offers free estimates – call (516) 613-3035.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Staten Island since 1984.
What Our Customers Say
"The crown was cracked and taking water. He repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Rashad Jackson"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