Between Prospect Park and Atlantic Avenue, Prospect Heights mixes brownstone rows with four- and five-story apartment buildings — and nearly all of them have chimneys that need attention. The brownstones on St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place still carry their original fireplace flues; the apartment buildings along Washington and Vanderbilt Avenues vent basement boilers through masonry stacks that run the full height of the building.
We clean fireplace flues, wood stoves and boiler flues throughout Prospect Heights. A standard visit runs 45 to 90 minutes: we seal the fireplace, brush the flue from the top down, clean the smoke chamber and firebox, and check the damper and cap from the roof before wrapping up. Drop cloths protect the floors first, and the room is left the way we found it.
Living next to the park means trees, and trees mean leaves, twigs and the occasional bird nest in open flues — one more reason an annual sweep matters here even if you rarely light a fire. If the cleaning reveals damage — cracked liners, missing caps, deteriorated crowns — we document it with photos and explain your options with no pressure.
Pricing
Chimney cleaning in Brooklyn starts at $199 for a standard fireplace or boiler flue sweep, smoke chamber check included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an extra charge if you find a nest or heavy blockage?
A standard sweep starts at $199 in Brooklyn. If we find a nest, heavy debris or damage that goes beyond a standard cleaning, we document it with photos and confirm the price before doing anything extra — nothing is added without your go-ahead.
I rarely light my fireplace — do I still need an annual sweep?
An annual inspection, yes — and cleaning when buildup warrants it. Next to Prospect Park, open flues collect leaves, twigs and nests even when no fire is ever lit. A blocked flue backs smoke into the room, and for boiler flues it can mean dangerous exhaust spillage.
Can leaves and nests really block a chimney?
Yes — open flues collect leaves, twigs and bird nests, especially near the park. A blocked flue causes smoke backup and, for boiler flues, dangerous exhaust spillage. A cap (starts at $199 installed) prevents most of it.
How long does a cleaning appointment take?
Typically 45 to 90 minutes for a standard flue, including setup, sweeping and cleanup.
Call (347) 297-9646 or message us on WhatsApp — we answer 24/7, calmly and without pressure. Heating season is here — slots fill fast, book before the rush.
Sweeps Chimney Services INC, 68 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (347) 297-9646.
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