Bed-Stuy holds one of the largest collections of brownstones anywhere in the country, and nearly every one was built around a chimney. The Stuyvesant Heights historic district, the rowhouses along Decatur and MacDonough Streets, the wood-frame houses on the side streets — original flues run through all of them, serving fireplaces that still get lit and boilers that still run in the basement.
We sweep fireplace flues, wood stoves and boiler flues across Bedford-Stuyvesant. Expect 45 to 90 minutes on site: the fireplace opening is sealed, the flue is brushed from the roof down to the firebox, the smoke chamber is cleaned, and the damper and cap are checked before we leave the roof. Drop cloths go down first; the room is left clean behind us.
Many Bed-Stuy flues have not been serviced in decades, especially in houses that changed hands. A first cleaning after years of neglect often reveals what the previous owners never saw — heavy creosote, animal nests, or liners that need attention. We document everything with photos and explain plainly what is urgent and what can wait.
Pricing
Chimney cleaning in Brooklyn starts at $199 for a standard fireplace or boiler flue sweep, including the smoke chamber check.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the $199 cleaning include?
The full standard sweep: the fireplace sealed behind a dust barrier, the flue brushed from roof to firebox, the smoke chamber cleaned, and the damper and cap checked while we are on the roof. Drop cloths protect your floors throughout. If the camera finds damage, you get photos and a plain-language explanation — no pressure.
My brownstone's fireplace hasn't been used in years — does it still need cleaning?
Yes. Unused flues collect nests, debris and deterioration. Before you light the first fire in years, have the flue inspected and swept — that is when hidden problems are most likely to surface.
What is the difference between a chimney inspection and a chimney cleaning?
An inspection examines the chimney’s condition (masonry, liner, cap, draft); a cleaning removes soot and creosote from the flue. They are different jobs — most first visits in Bed-Stuy benefit from both.
I just bought a Bed-Stuy brownstone — should the chimney be checked?
Yes, before you light anything. Houses that changed hands often come with flues that have not been serviced in decades — heavy creosote, animal nests, or liners the previous owners never knew about. An inspection plus a first cleaning tells you exactly what you inherited.
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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