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 Lexington, MA runs into two forces most towns never see at once: 200-year-old center-chimney colonials and modern zero-clearance units in newer construction. A standard chimney cleaning here typically runs $189 – $329, and inspections start around $149. Flint Chimney Sweep handles all three core jobs – sweep, inspection, and repair – under one written standard: price on paper before any tool comes off the truck. Call (830) 251-4560 to book.
Why Lexington Homes Are Different
Lexington’s housing stock splits into two very different chimneys. The Historic District and neighborhoods around the Battle Green hold true period homes – some withcenter chimneys built from hand-laid brick, often with multiple flues sharing one masonry mass. Those chimneys have seen 150 – 200 New England winters. Freeze-thaw cycling works mortar joints loose, and what was code in 1820 is nowhere near current liner standards. The other side of Lexington is the 1950s – 1970s split-level and ranch stock in neighborhoods like Peacock Farm and Five Fields, where chimneys are typically shallower, tied to oil or wood stoves, and often unlined. Both house types matter for one reason: creosote buildup behaves differently in an old deep flue than in a short modern one. Our technicians arrive knowing which one they’re walking up to.
Lexington’s tree canopy adds its own variable. Oak, maple, and hickory drop debris and occasionally limbs onto chimney caps, and the town’s sloping lots on the west side mean staging a ladder on uneven ground is the norm rather than the exception. These are the conditions that turn a routine visit into a judgment call about flashing, cap condition, and liner wear.
Our Main Lexington Services
Most Lexington homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a routine sweep they suspect is overdue, or an inspection after years of use without documentation. Here’s what each involves in Lexington, and each links to its own detailed page.
Chimney Sweep in Lexington
We clean the full flue from firebox to cap, removing creosote and soot that build up fastest in Lexington’s older, tighter flues. In homes around Merriam Hill and the Follen Hill area, we often find creosote glazing that needs a rotary whip rather than hand brushes. Every sweep includes a visual check of the damper, smoke shelf, and cap. Read the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Lexington page.
Chimney Inspection in Lexington
Lexington real estate transfers and insurance renewals often require a documented chimney inspection, and town building permits sometimes hinge on a clean inspection report for older homes. We perform Level 1 visual inspections and Level 2 camera inspections, the latter standard when a Lexington home changes hands or has a liner of unknown vintage. Details on what each level covers are on our Chimney Inspection in Lexington page.
Chimney Repair in Lexington
Repair means everything from repointing spalled brick on a New England colonial to relining the flue that is no longer safe to operate. In Lexington, aged liners in the 1960s-era oil-fired neighborhoods are a frequent issue. Every repair we quote gets a written price and a one-year guarantee. The full breakdown lives on our Chimney Repair in Lexington page.
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 Lexington
We work with and install a focused set of chimney brands, including DuraFlex liners, Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, and Famco dampers. For most Lexington homes, we carry the common configurations on the truck, so a quoted repair usually happens the same day. See the complete list on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Lexington, MA
| Service | Typical range in Lexington |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or deep buildup) | $279 – $399 |
| Level 1 inspection | $149 – $199 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $249 – $349 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $249 – $449 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $199 – $399 |
| Flue relining (stainless) | $1,800 – $3,900 |
| Repointing (per 25 sq ft) | $850 – $1,500 |
Two factors push Lexington pricing up: older flues that require more careful hand work, and steep or uneven lot access that slows ladder setup. We quote the exact number before we start, in writing. The number on the invoice matches the number you approved, every time.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lexington
We work in every corner of Lexington, from the Battle Green to Five Fields. Our typical scheduling window for Lexington calls is 3 – 5 business days, and we batch visits by geography to keep timing tight.
- Merriam Hill
- Follen Hill
- Peacock Farm
- Five Fields
- Historic District / Battle Green area
Service Area – Cities Near Lexington
Our Lexington crews also schedule work in adjacent communities when the route lines up. That includes Woburn, MA, Burlington, MA, and Winchester, CA. We log a few jobs each month as far as Arlington, VA for clients who request our written-price commitment on larger repair scopes.
Serving Lexington, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lexington 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 Lexington
Most Lexington appointments are booked 3 – 5 business days out. We do not promise same-day dispatch. A live person answers the phone 24/7 to give you the next real open slot, not a callback form. Call (830) 251-4560 and you’ll have a date and time before you hang up.
A standard sweep does not require a Lexington building permit. Major repairs like full relining or rebuilding above the roofline may, depending on scope. We flag any permit obligation during the written quote so there are no surprises. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we’ll note that too.
Yes. We serve all Lexington neighborhoods, including homes on the town’s steeper western lots. No address in Lexington is outside our service area, and we route nearby cities on the same day when it makes sense.
Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate, or reach our home page for the full Flint Chimney Sweep picture. Written price, before any work starts, every single job.
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 Lexington Customers Say
"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."Smoky fireplace for years. Turned out the cap was clogged. Swapped it and the smoke is gone."
- Brandon T.