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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Chimney cleaning in Storrs, CT typically costs between $189 and $329 for a standard sweep on a masonry chimney, and most local homes need one every one to two years depending on how often the fireplace runs through a New England winter. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we work under a simple set of rules: a written price before any tool comes off the truck, background-checked technicians in uniform, and a one-year written guarantee on every repair. If you need a chimney company in Storrs, call (830) 251-4560 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Storrs Homes Are Different
Storrs sits high enough in the Connecticut hills that winter sets in early, hangs on late, and pushes fireplaces harder than the shoreline towns do. Homes here burn wood from October through April most years, sometimes into May. That means more creosote buildup per season than a milder town with the same square footage, and creosote is the stuff that catches fire in a flue.
The housing stock matters too. Storrs has a mix of mid-century colonials, capes, and ranches built during the 1950s through 1970s expansion around the university, plus older farmhouses on the outskirts. The older chimneys were often built with unlined masonry or clay tile liners that crack over decades of heating and cooling. Newer construction tends to have factory-built chimney systems that need different tools and different parts than a traditional brick chimney. When we schedule a sweep in Storrs, we ask about the home’s age and chimney type before the truck rolls, because the job on a 1960s colonial off Route 195 is not the same job as a 1990s colonial near Mirror Lake.
One more thing: Storrs is part of Mansfield, and Mansfield requires a building permit for most chimney repairs and relining work. A routine sweep does not need a permit, but if the sweep turns up a cracked flue tile or a deteriorated liner, the repair side of the job goes through the town. We know the process and we’ll tell you up front whether your job is a sweep-only call or something that will involve the Mansfield building office.
Our Main Storrs Services
Most Storrs homeowners call us for a sweep or an inspection first, and we route repairs from what those two visits find. Each service has its own Storrs page with full pricing and details.
Chimney Sweep in Storrs
A Chimney Sweep in Storrs removes the creosote and soot that build up inside the flue. In Storrs, with the long burn season, we see heavier glaze-stage creosote than in milder parts of Connecticut, and that sometimes requires rotary cleaning tools rather than a standard brush set. Every sweep includes floor protection around the hearth, a HEPA-filtered vacuum running the whole time, and a written condition report on what we found. You’ll pay the quoted price and nothing else.
Chimney Inspection in Storrs
A Chimney Inspection in Storrs is a camera-based look at the entire flue from the firebox to the cap. We run a video scope and show you the footage. For older Storrs homes with clay tile liners, the inspection is where we catch hairline cracks before they become a fire risk or a carbon monoxide path into the house. Mansfield’s permit office accepts our inspection reports when a repair is needed, which keeps the process moving.
Chimney Repair in Storrs
When an inspection finds damage, Chimney Repair in Storrs covers everything from crown repair to flue relining. We use HeatShield and Gelco systems for liner restoration when the structure is sound, and Olympia Chimney or Famco components for caps, dampers, and chase covers. Every repair gets a written one-year guarantee under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a covered repair fails within that year, we come back at no charge.
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 Storrs
We stock and install HeatShield and Gelco liner restoration materials, along with Olympia Chimney and Famco caps, dampers, and chase covers. Parts for common Storrs chimney systems are on our trucks or available within days. See our brands for the full list and what each one is specified for.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Storrs, CT
| Service | Typical range in Storrs |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry) | $189 – $329 |
| Standard chimney sweep (prefab/factory-built) | $189 – $329 |
| Heavy creosote removal (rotary cleaning) | $299 – $499 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $99 – $250 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera scope) | $249 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Flue relining (HeatShield or Gelco) | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Damper replacement | $180 – $425 |
| Chase cover replacement | $200 – $550 |
What pushes a Storrs price toward the top of a range is usually access: steep roofs, tall chimneys with limited ladder placement, or heavy creosote that needs rotary tools instead of a standard brush. The number we quote before starting is the number you pay – written, signed, and non-negotiable in both directions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Storrs
We cover all of Storrs and the surrounding Mansfield area, including the neighborhoods where chimney work comes up most often.
- Storrs center and the residential streets off Route 195
- Mirror Lake and the homes around Storrs Road
- Gurleyville and Chaffeeville
- Eagleville and the South Eagleville Road corridor
- Mansfield Hollow and Warrenville
Most Storrs calls can be scheduled within a few days, and we dispatch crews from the Hartford office directly into the Mansfield area. In the October and November rush, lead times stretch to a week or two, so call before the first fire of the season.
Service Area – Cities Near Storrs
Storrs is our home base for eastern Connecticut work, and we also serve the larger metro areas nearby. Homeowners in Hartford, CT and New Haven, CT can schedule the same written-price service, as can those in Stamford, CT. For work in northeastern Pennsylvania, our Bridgeport, PA coverage follows the same Garrison Standard.
Serving Storrs, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Storrs 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 Storrs
Most Storrs calls are scheduled within three to five business days, faster in spring and summer. During the fall rush, plan on a week or two. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you an exact date on the spot.
A routine chimney sweep does not require a Mansfield building permit. Repairs such as flue relining or crown work do. We tell you at the written-quote stage whether your job triggers the town process, and we handle the paperwork on our end.
We cover all of Mansfield, including the villages around Storrs such as Gurleyville, Eagleville, and Mansfield Center. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our service area, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll confirm.
Need a chimney company in Storrs, CT? Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate and a written price before any work begins. A live person answers around the clock, and every repair carries our one-year written guarantee.
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 Storrs Customers Say
"Sweep showed up on time, in uniform, and ran a tight job. Cleaned the flue, inspected the firebox, and gave me a short written report. Veteran-run and it shows."
- Walt R."Chimney repair on loose bricks near the top. Tuckpointed it so it matches. Looks right."
- Rosa H."Direct, no nonsense, and polite. Exactly what I wanted."
- Tina W.