Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in Brooklyn, NY
Kindling Chimney Brooklyn provides chimney sweeping, inspection, and fireplace repair for the brownstones, rowhouses, and brick tenements that make up Brooklyn’s housing stock. A standard chimney sweep in Brooklyn runs between $189 and $329 for most homes, and every quote is delivered in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. What makes Brooklyn different from almost any other borough is the sheer number of shared chimney stacks built before 1920, where one neighbor’s clay tile damage quietly becomes your flue problem. We work around that reality every day. Call (607) 695-6218 for a free estimate.
Why Brooklyn Homes Are Different
Brooklyn’s chimneys are not like the suburban fireplaces built after 1980. Most of the chimneys we work on in Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, and Bay Ridge are original to homes built between 1880 and 1930. Those flues have been lined, patched, and repointed in pieces over decades, which means the internal dimensions vary floor to floor and the mortar joints rarely age at the same rate. A sweep has to know what a pre-war flue looks like when the liner is partly original clay tile and partly modern stainless, because the brush behaves differently in each section.
Brooklyn’s weather does the rest. Hot, humid summers push moisture into the brick, and freeze-thaw winters crack the joints that absorbed it. Add coastal salt air from the Atlantic, and we see corrosion on chimney caps and liner seams that inland cities never contend with. On many Park Slope and Bed-Stuy rowhouses, crews also work from narrow shared roof parapets, navigating between skylights and rooftop decks to reach a flue that serves three attached homes. That is why an annual inspection is not over-servicing in Brooklyn. It is the only way to catch a small joint failure before it becomes a shared-wall smoke problem for you and the neighbors on either side of your party wall.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Brooklyn Services
Most Brooklyn homeowners call us for two things: a chimney that has not been swept in years, or a chimney that needs an inspection before a real estate closing or after a neighbor reported smoke backup. Each service has its own Brooklyn page, linked below.
Chimney Sweep in Brooklyn
A chimney sweep in Brooklyn usually means working with a flue that runs through a shared masonry stack, so we protect the house before we start: drop cloths go down from the front door to the fireplace, shoe covers go on at the door, and a photo is taken of the clean-up before we leave. Older Brooklyn flues often hold decades of creosote and, in some cases, nesting material deposited before a missing cap was replaced. We sweep with brushes sized to the flue’s actual dimensions, not a one-size assumption, and we bag and carry out everything. Read about the full process on our Chimney Sweep in Brooklyn page.
Chimney Inspection in Brooklyn
Inspection matters more here than in most markets because Brooklyn’s shared chimneys hide problems that a visual check from the rooftop cannot see. We inspect with a video camera and then walk you through the footage, so when we say a flue tile is cracked behind the second-floor joist, you can see the crack yourself. NYC fire code requires certified inspections in certain sale and transfer situations, and many homeowners book us after a neighbor’s chimney event forces the issue. Details on scope and what we document are on our Chimney Inspection in Brooklyn page.
Fireplace Repair in Brooklyn
Fireplace repair in Brooklyn often means repointing a firebox, replacing a rusted damper, or addressing a smoke problem caused by downdraft through a shared stack. When a fireplace stops drafting, the cause is sometimes in your flue and sometimes in the neighbor’s, and figuring out which is the first repair we make. We use professional-grade materials from brands like Olympia Chimney and Famco, and repairs are done to match the existing masonry rather than look like a patch. Scope and typical repair timelines are on our Fireplace Repair in Brooklyn page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Brooklyn
We service and repair chimneys and fireplaces built around a wide range of brands, including Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Common repair parts are stocked locally for Brooklyn jobs, and most brand-specific components can be sourced and scheduled within the same week. See what we work with on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Brooklyn |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace, one flue) | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep with wood stove or insert | $199 – $349 |
| Video chimney inspection (Level 2) | $225 – $375 |
| Standard inspection (Level 1, visual) | $129 – $249 |
| Chimney cap supply and install | $215 – $475 |
| Chimney crown repair (minor cracks, sealant) | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney crown rebuild | $700 – $1,400 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $275 – $550 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Mortar repointing (per 10 sq ft section) | $450 – $900 |
Brooklyn pricing is pushed upward by roof access difficulty, which is common on four- and five-story brownstones and on shared parapet rooflines. We give you the written price before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Brooklyn
Our Brooklyn crews cover the borough from Greenpoint to Gravesend and from Red Hook to East New York. Since dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s New York City office, our Brooklyn team spends the day in Brooklyn, not driving in from an outer outpost.
- Park Slope
- Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Williamsburg
- Bay Ridge
- Park Slope South / Windsor Terrace
Service Area – Cities Near Brooklyn
While most of our work stays inside Brooklyn, we also serve nearby neighborhoods and communities in New York, NY, including Long Island City, NY, Middle Village, NY, and Ozone Park, NY. If you are on the edge of Brooklyn or in one of those areas, call us and we will confirm whether your address is in our service area.
Serving Brooklyn, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Brooklyn area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Brooklyn
Most Brooklyn appointments are scheduled within 3 to 7 days, with faster slots available if you are flexible on weekday timing. The scheduling team will give you a specific day and arrival window when you call, not a vague range. Call (607) 695-6218 for current availability.
Most sweeps and inspections require no permit. Repairs that change the liner or rebuild masonry can trigger NYC Department of Buildings requirements in certain historic districts, and we explain that before scheduling. Your written quote will state any permit that applies.
Shared chimney stacks in co-ops and HOAs often mean the building is responsible for the external masonry while you own the flue from the firebox up. We can explain what your governing documents say and send a written report your board will accept. Call (607) 695-6218 and we’ll walk through the details.
If your Brooklyn chimney has not been looked at this year, call (607) 695-6218 for a free estimate. We protect your floors, your air, and your furniture before we ever pick up a brush, and the price is in writing before work begins.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Brooklyn Customers Say
"Careful and clean from start to finish. He wore booties inside and taped off the hearth. Explained what was safe to burn and what wasn't, calm and no pressure."
- Marcus Halvorsen"Good careful work. The only hiccup was the inspection report took a few days to arrive by email, but I just had to ask once. The sweep itself was spotless."
- Simone Beckett"Smoke was coming back into the room. He found a blockage, cleared it, and cleaned up so well you'd never know he was here. Kind and patient explaining it all to me."
- Caitlin Mercer