Chimney, Dryer Vent and Air Duct Service for Brooklyn Homes
We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys and clean vents and ducts in Park Slope, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, DUMBO and neighborhoods across Brooklyn.
- Diagnosis before any repair
- Photos of every finding
- Written price before we start
Services
Chimney and duct work we do
From a routine sweep to rebuilding a crumbling crown, here is the work we do on chimneys, fireplaces, dryer vents and air ducts. Each job starts with a look at the whole system so the fix matches the actual problem.
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Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep clears creosote, soot and blockages from your flue and includes an inspection of the chimney… -
Chimney Inspection
A chimney inspection is a structured check of your fireplace, flue, and chimney exterior to confirm it can… -
Chimney Repair
Chimney repair fixes the parts that keep smoke, heat, and water where they belong: mortar joints, bricks, the… -
Air Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleaning removes visible dust, debris, pest material, and renovation mess from your supply and return ducts.… -
Chimney Liner Installation
You need a new chimney liner when the existing flue is cracked, deteriorated, or the wrong size for… -
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning removes the lint that builds up inside the duct between your dryer and the outside,…
- We inspect before we recommend any repair
- You get a written price before work starts
- We send photos of what we find
Inspections
Three levels of chimney inspection
The NFPA 211 standard calls for a yearly inspection. Which level you need depends on what has changed since the last one.
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Level 1
Annual check
For a chimney and appliance that have not changed and will be used the same way: the readily accessible parts of the chimney, the flue and the connection, checked for soundness, blockages and deposits.
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Level 2
Camera inspection
When something changed — a new stove, insert or boiler, a fuel switch such as oil to gas, the sale of the home, or a chimney fire, storm or quake. Adds a video scan of the whole flue and the accessible attic, roof and crawl spaces.
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Level 3
Concealed areas
Only when a Level 1 or 2 points to a hidden hazard that cannot be checked any other way: parts of the chimney or building are opened to reach it.
Warning signs
Call us if you notice any of these
Most problems give a warning first. Catching them early keeps a small fix from turning into a big one.
- A smoky smell in the room when the fireplace isn't lit
- Smoke drifting back into the room instead of up the flue
- Clothes taking two or more cycles to dry
- Bits of tile, mortar or brick in the firebox
- Water stains on walls or ceilings near the chimney
- Dust blowing from supply vents when the system turns on
How it works
Clear steps. Your approval first.
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Book a visit
Call or send a short request: the fireplace, stove, boiler flue or vents you need looked at, and what you have noticed.
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We inspect first
The crew lays down drop cloths, checks the system top to bottom and runs a camera up the flue where it is needed.
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Written price, your call
You see photos of what we found and get the price in writing. Work starts only after you say yes.
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Clean, fix, report
We sweep, repair or reline, vacuum up with HEPA filters and leave you a photo report of the finished work.
Book before the first cold night
Fall is the busiest time for chimney sweeps. Get your sweep and yearly inspection on the calendar before you light the first fire.
About us
Chimney and vent work built around Brooklyn's older homes
EverSafe Chimney Sweep works on the chimneys, fireplaces and vents inside Brooklyn's older housing stock: brownstones with several flues sharing one stack, frame houses with tight attic vent runs, and apartment buildings where a single boiler flue serves the whole building. Our certified technicians start every visit the same way, by looking before touching. We check the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and flue, note what we see, and explain it in plain terms. If the chimney only needs a sweep, that is what we do. If we find cracked flue tiles, a missing cap, failing mortar or a liner that no longer suits the appliance, we show you photos and give you a written price before any work begins. The same approach applies to dryer vents and air ducts. We clean them when they need it and tell you when they don't. The goal is a chimney and vent system that works safely through the heating season, with no guessing on your part about what was done or why.
More about how we workWhere we work
Every kind of home in Brooklyn
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Rowhouses and brownstones
Several flues often share one stack, and some are long abandoned or were lined decades ago. We trace which flue serves which fireplace or appliance before cleaning or repairing anything.
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Detached and frame homes
Chimneys are often exposed on more sides, so crowns, caps and flashing take more weather. Dryer vents in these homes can run long distances through basements or attics, which affects how we clean them.
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Co-ops and apartment buildings
Boiler flues serve the whole building, so timing around the heat season and coordinating with management and residents matters. Oil-to-gas conversions here often call for a chimney evaluation and a new liner.
Straight pricing
No bait prices. No surprises.
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Written price first
Before any work begins, you get a written price for the job we discussed. Nothing starts until you agree to it.
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Photos of what we found
We photograph the problems we find, from flue damage to lint buildup. You see the same thing we see.
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No surprise add-ons
If we find something new mid-job, we stop and explain it. Any added work needs your approval first.
Service areas
Where we work
We work throughout Brooklyn, including these neighborhoods. If yours isn't listed, ask us; there's a good chance we cover it.
FAQ
Common questions
How often should my chimney be inspected?
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. A yearly check catches buildup and damage before they become hazards, even if you rarely use the fireplace.
What are the different inspection levels?
A Level 1 inspection fits when nothing about your system has changed. A Level 2 is called for when something changes, such as a new appliance or a switch of fuel, or when the home is sold. A Level 3 is used when a hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
Our building is converting from oil to gas. Does the chimney need work?
In New York City, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of an oil-to-gas boiler conversion. A new liner is often needed, because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue.
Why does dryer vent cleaning matter?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. Lint builds up in the duct where you can't see it, and long or bent runs collect it faster.
Do I really need my air ducts cleaned?
Not always. The U.S. EPA advises cleaning when there is substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris, and notes that duct cleaning has not been shown to prevent health problems. We'll tell you honestly whether your ducts meet that bar, and we're careful about chemical treatments.
When is the best time to schedule chimney work?
Late spring and summer are easiest, before New York City's heat season starts on October 1. For buildings that must keep apartments heated from October 1 through May 31, scheduling boiler flue work outside that window avoids interrupting heat.
Will sweeping my chimney make a mess in my home?
We cover the floor and nearby furniture and contain soot at the fireplace opening while we work. When we're done, we clean up the work area.
Request service
Tell us what’s going on
Share a few details and we’ll call you to confirm the visit. Prefer to talk? (571) 745-9853
Schedule a chimney or vent visit
Tell us what you're noticing, whether it's a smoky smell, a slow dryer or a cracked crown. We'll inspect, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work begins.