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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If you’re searching for our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep services near you in Flushing, Hearthstone Chimney Co. has been answering that call since 1984 – over 42 years of sweeping chimneys in Queens and the surrounding boroughs. We send a background-checked, uniformed technician to your door, complete most cleanings in a single visit, and back every job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (516) 206-6672 and a live person picks up, any hour of the day.
Our customers are mostly homeowners who have lived in the same house for twenty years or more – people who want the work done correctly the first time, not the cheapest price with a callback they’ll never get. Russell Haines built Hearthstone Chimney Co. on that understanding, and it still guides every job we take. When you call, you’ll get a straight answer about what your chimney needs, an upfront price before anyone touches a flue brush, and a plain-English inspection report with photos you can actually see.
We serve Flushing directly, along with Bayside, Whitestone, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Middle Village, and East Harlem. If you’re in Queens or the nearby area and you need a chimney swept, there’s a very good chance we’re already working in your neighborhood this week. For Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Flushing specifically, our service page covers the full scope of what we do and how we price it.
Fast, Local Chimney Cleaning and Sweep
Speed matters when the fireplace season is short and your schedule is full. Hearthstone Chimney Co. schedules most Flushing-area appointments within one to three business days, and same-day service is available when our schedule allows – call (516) 206-6672 early and we’ll do our best to get someone out that afternoon.
Because we operate locally and have served Queens communities for over four decades, our technicians know the area well. We’re not routing calls through a regional dispatch center or sending a crew that drove two hours to get here. Most jobs are handled in a single visit: the cleaning, the Level-2 camera inspection, and the plain-English verdict, all done before the technician leaves your driveway. Upfront pricing means the number on your estimate is the number on your invoice – no add-ons at the end, no surprises.
Areas We Cover
Hearthstone Chimney Co. covers a wide swath of Queens and the surrounding area. Our core territory includes Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Middle Village, and East Harlem. We also travel to neighboring communities throughout northern Queens and into parts of the Bronx and Nassau County when the job calls for it.
Chimneys in this part of New York have their own particular character. Flushing and Bayside carry a high concentration of mid-century brick colonials and cape cods, many with original clay-tile flue liners that were installed when Eisenhower was president. Those liners crack over time – the freeze-thaw cycles Queens gets every winter accelerate that process – and a standard Fireplace Cleaning brush will move creosote around without ever revealing what’s happening to the tile underneath. That’s why our Level-2 camera inspection is built into every cleaning: you see the photos, we give you a plain-English verdict, and then you decide what, if anything, needs to happen next. No pressure, just information.
In Whitestone and Elmhurst we see a lot of natural-gas conversions where the original wood-burning fireplaces were retrofit with gas inserts but the liner was never properly resized or relined. In Jackson Heights, older attached homes often share party walls, which means a cracked flue isn’t just your problem – it can become your neighbor’s problem too. We know these houses. We’ve been inside thousands of them since 1984.
From our home base, we coordinate scheduling across all of these communities. If you’re not sure whether we cover your zip code, call us. A live person will tell you in about thirty seconds.
What Chimney Cleaning Costs in the Flushing Area
Flushing-area chimney cleaning typically runs between $149 and $329 for a standard single-flue sweep, depending on the condition of the flue, the type of fireplace, and how much creosote has built up since the last cleaning. Here’s a general breakdown of what you can expect:
| Service | Typical Range (Flushing Market) |
|---|---|
| Standard wood-burning fireplace sweep (single flue) | $149 – $229 |
| Gas fireplace cleaning and inspection | $129 – $199 |
| Level-2 camera inspection (included with sweep) | Included |
| Heavy creosote (Stage 2 or Stage 3) removal | $289 – $495+ |
| $89 Seasonal Tune-Up (current standing offer) | $89 |
These are real-market ranges for Queens. You’ll find companies advertising $49 specials in Flushing, and you’ll find companies billing $600 for a basic sweep. Neither end of that spectrum reflects what a thorough, honest job actually costs or what it’s worth. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up is a standing offer – no expiration date, no fine print – and it covers exactly what it sounds like: a proper seasonal inspection and cleaning so your fireplace is ready before the cold sets in.
We also offer $50 Off Any Repair Over $250, a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another company, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans. If you’ve gotten a quote that seemed high or seemed suspiciously low, call us. We’ll tell you what we think, straight.
Why Homeowners in Flushing Call Hearthstone First
There are a handful of things that separate a company that has been working in Queens neighborhoods since 1984 from a crew that showed up last season. Here are the ones our customers mention most often:
- Photos from inside your flue. Our Level-2 camera inspections produce actual images you can see on-screen before we leave. A plain-English verdict comes with every one – not jargon, not a checkbox form, but a clear statement of what we found and what we recommend.
- The 90-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right. In writing. No paperwork, no arguing. Russell Haines put that in writing when he founded this company, and it hasn’t changed.
- Professional-grade materials only. When a repair calls for a liner, we use DuraFlex. When a crown needs patching, we use HeatShield or an equivalent professional-grade product from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, or Copperfield – not whatever came off the back of a supply truck at the lowest margin. The difference shows up in five years.
- A live person answers the phone. Every hour. Every day. If you call at 11 p.m. on a Saturday because you smell smoke and you’re not sure the damper is working, someone will pick up and give you a straight answer.
- Upfront pricing. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. We don’t start the job and then discover complications that somehow weren’t visible before. If something unexpected turns up during the inspection, we stop, show you the photos, explain what changed, and get your approval before we proceed.
These aren’t marketing claims. They’re the operating principles Russell Haines built the company around – what we call the K.E.Y.S. values: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. After 42 years, these principles aren’t a slogan. They’re just how the work gets done.
A Note on Chimney Safety
Creosote buildup is the primary cause of chimney fires in New York, and Queens homes are no exception. Stage 3 glazed Creosote Removal – the thick, tar-like deposit that forms when a fireplace is regularly used with wet wood or when a flue is too large for the insert – is genuinely difficult to remove and can ignite at temperatures that will damage or destroy a chimney liner. If you’ve been burning wood for three or more seasons without a professional cleaning, there’s a real possibility that your flue has accumulated more than a standard brushing can address.
More importantly: never attempt to inspect or clean a chimney liner yourself. Clay tile liners that have cracked, stainless steel liners that have separated at a joint, or mortar crowns that have deteriorated can allow carbon monoxide to migrate into living spaces. This is not a DIY assessment. A trained technician with a camera sees what no flashlight from the firebox can show you. Get the inspection, see the photos, then make an informed decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to my home in Flushing for a chimney cleaning?
Most Flushing-area appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. Same-day service is sometimes available – call (516) 206-6672 early in the morning and we’ll check the day’s schedule. A live person answers every call, so you’ll know within minutes whether we can fit you in. We don’t promise same-day on every call, but we don’t wave you off to a voicemail either.
Do you serve my neighborhood? I’m not in Flushing proper.
We cover a wide area across Queens and beyond – Bayside, Whitestone, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Middle Village, and East Harlem are all within our regular territory. We also travel into parts of the Bronx and Nassau County. If you’re not sure, call us at (516) 206-6672 and we’ll confirm in about thirty seconds. No runaround.
What does chimney cleaning cost in the Flushing area?
A standard single-flue wood-burning fireplace sweep in Flushing typically runs between $149 and $229, with a Level 1 Inspection or Level-2 camera inspection included. Heavy creosote removal can run higher – $289 to $495 or more depending on the stage and extent of buildup. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up is a standing offer with no expiration. Call (516) 206-6672 for an exact quote – estimates are free, and the number you’re given is the number you’ll pay.
Do you answer calls after hours? What if I have an emergency?
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – not a voicemail, not an answering service that takes a message. If you call at midnight because you’re smelling smoke or you’re unsure about your fireplace before you light it, someone will pick up and talk through the situation with you. Call (516) 206-6672 any time.
Is it really worth having the chimney cleaned every year?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspections for chimneys that are in use – and for good reason. In Flushing and across Queens, the combination of older clay-tile liners, variable fuel quality, and hard winters means conditions can change meaningfully from one season to the next. A cleaning also catches deterioration early, before a minor crack becomes a relined flue. The $89 Seasonal Tune-Up exists specifically for homeowners who want to stay ahead of the problem rather than react to it.
What is the 90-Day Done Right Promise?
It’s our written guarantee: if work we performed isn’t right within 90 days of the job, we come back and make it right at no additional charge. No paperwork, no arguing. Russell Haines has backed every job with this commitment since the company was founded in 1984. It’s part of what we call the K.E.Y.S. values – the standard every Hearthstone technician works to on every job.
Key Takeaways
- Hearthstone Chimney Co. has served Flushing and Queens communities for over 42 years, founded in 1984 by Russell Haines.
- Most appointments scheduled within one to three business days; same-day availability when the schedule allows.
- Standard Flushing-area chimney sweep runs $149-$229, Level-2 camera inspection included.
- $89 Seasonal Tune-Up, $50 Off Any Repair Over $250, Free Second Opinion, and 5% Senior and Veteran discount are all standing offers.
- All work backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.
- Live person answers the phone at (516) 206-6672, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians; most jobs completed in a single visit with upfront pricing.
Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for a Free Estimate
If you’re in Flushing or anywhere nearby and you need a chimney swept, inspected, or repaired, call (516) 206-6672. A live person will pick up, ask a few plain questions about your fireplace and when you last had it cleaned, and give you a straight answer about next steps and pricing. No voicemail, no callback queue. The estimate is free. The number we give you is the number you’ll pay. And if the work isn’t done right, we come back until it is – in writing, no arguing. That’s been the standard at Hearthstone Chimney Co. since 1984, and it isn’t changing.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Flushing and nearby areas since 1984.
What Our Customers Say
"Booked a sweep, and he told me it did not need one yet and to call back next season. Charged me the inspection fee and nothing else."
- Tara Delaney"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, put a camera up to show me the glazing on the flue, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Mark Bennett"Second property I have had them at. Both times the tech showed me photos from inside the flue before quoting anything."
- Ryan Hoffman