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 the Bronx is a different job than it is almost anywhere else in the country, because the borough’s housing stock runs from 19th-century brick row houses to prewar six-story apartment buildings, each with its own flue geometry and its own history of repairs. A standard chimney sweep in the Bronx typically runs $189 to $329, and an inspection with a camera adds another $110 to $210. Flint Chimney Sweep puts the full price in writing before any tool comes off the truck, and every repair carries a written one-year guarantee. Call (830) 251-4560 when you want a straight number, not a pitch.
Why Bronx Homes Are Different
Most Bronx chimneys were built before 1940, and a lot of them have never had a liner replaced. That matters because the borough’s winters push freeze-thaw cycling hard against masonry: water gets into hairline cracks, freezes, expands, and opens the brickwork a little more each January. Row houses in Mott Haven, Melrose, and Fordham share party walls, which means a flue problem in one unit can become a smoke or carbon monoxide problem for the neighbor attached to it. The building code here reflects that reality: any fireplace or boiler flue that serves multiple units must be inspected and maintained as a shared system, and the Bronx has a higher concentration of those shared flues than almost any suburban market we work. Neighborhoods like Riverdale and Throggs Neck have more single-family homes with traditional masonry chimneys, but the same exposure applies: salt air off the Long Island Sound and the East River accelerates spalling on exterior brick, and a spalled chimney face is a water problem waiting on the inside of the wall. We see it constantly in Country Club and Pelham Bay.
Our Main Bronx Services
The two jobs Bronx homeowners call about most are a basic sweep and a full camera inspection, usually after a season of heavy burning or when a house changes hands. Every service below has its own Bronx page with local pricing, what to expect in this borough’s housing stock, and the exact guarantee terms.
Chimney Sweep in Bronx
A sweep in the Bronx is dust-containment work first. The flues are often narrow and run through finished walls in apartments and rowhouses, so we seal the fireplace opening with a HEPA-filtered vacuum running before the brush ever goes up. The job removes creosote, soot, and the bird or squirrel nests that find their way into uncapped flues during the fall. The link below covers what the sweep includes, what it costs in the Bronx, and how long the appointment takes in a typical Melrose rowhouse or a Riverdale single-family. Chimney Sweep in Bronx
Chimney Inspection in Bronx
Every Bronx inspection we perform is a camera inspection, because the borough’s older flues need eyes on the inside, not a flashlight and a guess. The camera shows the condition of the clay tile or metal liner, any gaps or separations between flue sections, and water entry points. We give you the video and a written report with photographs. That documentation matters here: when you sell a Bronx rowhouse or co-op, a written inspection report is the thing that answers the buyer’s chimney questions before they become a negotiating point. Chimney Inspection in Bronx
Chimney Repair in Bronx
Repairs in the Bronx run from simple crown resealing to full flue relining, and the older the building, the more likely the liner has never been touched. We spec materials by the job, not by the margin: DuraFlex for most stainless relines, HeatShield for restoring clay tile without tearing out walls, and Olympia Chimney or Famco components where the cap and chase hardware need replacement. Every repair gets a written price before work begins, and the work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a covered repair fails within one year, we return at no charge. Chimney Repair in Bronx
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 Bronx
Flint Chimney Sweep works with professional-grade chimney components from manufacturers we trust enough to put our name beside. In the Bronx, that most often means DuraFlex stainless liners, Copperfield caps, and Olympia Chimney flashing and termination hardware, all spec’d to the specific job rather than pulled from inventory. Turnaround on stocked parts is days, not weeks. See our brands for the full list and what each one is used for.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Bronx, NY
| Service | Typical range in Bronx |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace) | $189 – $249 |
| Wood stove flue sweep | $199 – $269 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual, no camera) | $139 – $189 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $219 – $329 |
| Chimney cap replacement (standard stainless) | $229 – $399 |
| Chimney crown reseal | $349 – $649 |
| Flue relining (DuraFlex stainless, per story) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| HeatShield clay tile resurfacing | $900 – $1,800 |
| Masonry tuckpointing (per 25 sq ft section) | $450 – $900 |
| Install chimney cap + animal guard | $299 – $479 |
What pushes a Bronx price up is access and condition. Rooftop work on a four-story walk-up in Fordham costs more than a ladder job on a two-story rowhouse in Throggs Neck, and an unlined flue that needs a full DuraFlex reline is a bigger number than a crown reseal. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before any work starts, and that written price is the price on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bronx
Flint Chimney Sweep covers the entire Bronx, from Riverdale down through Spuyten Duyvil, across the Grand Concourse corridor, and out to the water in City Island and Country Club. We schedule borough-wide, so the crew’s route for the day determines arrival windows more than your exact ZIP code.
- Riverdale
- Fordham
- Pelham Bay
- Throggs Neck
- City Island
Service Area – Cities Near Bronx
Flint Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners in the neighboring communities around the Bronx. If you’re in Mount Vernon, NY, Manhattan, NY, Yonkers, NY, or Brooklyn, OH, the same written pricing and one-year repair guarantee apply. Scheduling is coordinated from the company’s New York City office, and Bronx calls are dispatched to local crews.
Serving Bronx, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bronx 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 Bronx
Most Bronx appointments are scheduled within 5 to 10 business days, depending on the route and the season. We give a specific arrival window when you book, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 to schedule, reschedule, or answer questions. We don’t run emergency-only callbacks; you talk to a person the first time you call.
Most co-op boards and building HOAs in the Bronx want proof of insurance and a written scope before a contractor starts work on a shared flue or roof. Flint Chimney Sweep provides both: a certificate of insurance and a detailed written price for board review. For multi-unit buildings, the flue serving multiple units is treated as a shared system, so board approval is the standard first step.
Yes. We serve the entire borough, from Riverdale and Kingsbridge down through Mott Haven and Melrose, out to Parkchester, Pelham Bay, and City Island. There is no surcharge for any Bronx ZIP code, though rooftop access on taller buildings affects the price because of the equipment and safety work involved. Call (830) 251-4560 for an exact quote on your address.
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 Bronx Customers Say
"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."Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J.