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 work in Old Greenwich, CT means working on homes that sit close to Long Island Sound, where salt air and coastal storms put real stress on masonry and flue liners. A standard sweep here typically runs $189 – $249, and most Old Greenwich homes need one every one to two years depending on burn frequency. If you’re looking for a chimney company that puts the price in writing before work starts, call Flint Chimney Sweep at (830) 251-4560.
Why Old Greenwich Homes Are Different
Old Greenwich was built out largely between 1890 and 1960. That means a lot of what we see here are taller, older homes with clay tile flue liners, thick mortared brick, and chimneys that were originally designed for open fireplaces, not the wood stoves or inserts people burn today. The other reality is the coastal air. Homes near the Sound, especially along Shore Road and in the lower reaches of Old Greenwich, get more salt-driven spalling – brick faces that flake and pop – than homes a mile inland. We see it on chimneys all through the Byram and Binney Park areas, and Grimwich Lane neighborhoods too.
This changes the order of operations on a lot of Old Greenwich jobs. We’ll often recommend a level two camera inspection before a first-time sweep, because flue liners in this housing stock can look fine from the top down and still have cracked interior joints that let heat escape into the framing. That’s exactly what the camera is for, and it’s why our written price always covers the inspection scope before we touch anything.
Our Main Old Greenwich Services
Most Old Greenwich homeowners call us for one of three reasons: the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in years, they just bought an older house and want a real inspection before burning season, or they’ve been told a liner or crown has failed and they want a second opinion. Here’s what each service involves in Old Greenwich specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Old Greenwich
A chimney sweep in Old Greenwich means removing creosote and soot from the flue, smoke shelf, and firebox using professional rod-and-brush equipment. In older Greenwich homes, we also check for things a basic sweep won’t address: missing mortar in the connector joints, animal debris, and water staining near the top of the flue. Homeowners near the water should expect after-storm inspections every fall because driven rain and gusting winds push debris and water into the cap. Get full pricing and what we check on our Chimney Sweep in Old Greenwich page.
Chimney Inspection in Old Greenwich
An inspection here is a documented look at the full chimney system, from crown to firebox, using either a visual level one walkthrough or a recorded video level two scan. Given the age of the housing stock in Old Greenwich, we rarely do a level one and call it good. Older clay liners, separated flue sections, and weather-worn crowns are common enough that we want camera evidence before clearing a chimney for use. Find exactly what each inspection level includes and when homeowners usually book them at Chimney Inspection in Old Greenwich.
Chimney Repair in Old Greenwich
Repair work in Old Greenwich usually comes down to a failed crown, a cracked flue, or spalled brick from decades of salt air. We quote the exact repair in writing before starting, and we use materials rated for coastal conditions, not generic box-store mix. Whether the fix is a new cap, a repointed top section, or a flue relining, every repair is covered by a written guarantee valid for a full year, and we come back free if a covered repair fails. See what we repair and how we quote at Chimney Repair in Old Greenwich.
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 Old Greenwich
We install and service equipment and components from our brands, including Olympia Chimney caps and dampers, plus DuraFlex and Copperfield liners and connectors. When we stock parts for Old Greenwich jobs, we keep the common caps, dampers, and connector sections in the truck so most repairs don’t require a second trip.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Old Greenwich, CT
| Service | Typical range in Old Greenwich |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $189 – $249 |
| Level 1 inspection | $129 – $179 |
| Level 2 inspection (with video scan) | $250 – $375 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $600 |
| Crown repair | $350 – $700 |
| Flue relining (per foot) | $75 – $125 |
| Repointing (per square foot) | $8 – $14 |
| Animal removal and debris clearing | $150 – $350 |
Two things push price up in Old Greenwich more than anything else: height and access. Older colonials with steep pitches and ridge lines near the third story often require taller ladder work or a lift. And every one of these ranges is what we write down before work starts, so the number on your invoice matches the number you approved. Hank Delano makes sure that standard holds on every call.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Old Greenwich
We work across the whole of Old Greenwich, including the neighborhoods where chimney issues show up most often: the older housing stock near Binney Park, the coastal sections along Shore Road, and the mid-century homes around Greenwich Point and Byram. We cover the entire sound-side stretch down through the eastern Greenwich neighborhoods. Response time is usually within a couple of days for a sweep or inspection during the fall and winter booking window.
- Binney Park area
- Shore Road corridor
- Byram
- Greenwich Point / Old Greenwich Point
- Grimwich Lane and surrounding blocks
Service Area – Cities Near Old Greenwich
Our technicians also cover the neighboring towns and villages around Old Greenwich, so if you’re right over the line in Greenwich, CT, Cos Cob, CT, or Stamford, CT, we can schedule you on the same week. We also serve Riverside, MD for clients who work or own property in both regions. Dispatch and scheduling for the Old Greenwich area is coordinated from our Hartford office, with crews serving Old Greenwich locally.
Serving Old Greenwich, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Old Greenwich 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 Old Greenwich
Most Old Greenwich sweeps and inspections are scheduled within two to four business days of your call, depending on the season. Fall is the busiest window in Greenwich, so booking a few weeks ahead of first burn is the better move. Call (830) 251-4560 to see what this week looks like.
Basic sweeping and most inspections don’t require a permit in Old Greenwich. Structural repairs, relining, or rebuilds sometimes fall under Greenwich building rules depending on scope. We’ll tell you if your job needs paperwork and we’ll quote that work the same way we quote everything else: in writing, before anything starts.
That’s common with older Old Greenwich homes, but a cold chimney isn’t automatically a safe chimney. Pests, water damage, and cracked liners happen regardless of use, so we’d start with a level two inspection and then clean what needs cleaning. The camera footage tells us what actually needs to be done, and nothing gets recommended without documented evidence.
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 Old Greenwich Customers Say
"Smoky fireplace for years. Turned out the cap was clogged. Swapped it and the smoke is gone."
- Brandon T."Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J."Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S.