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 chimney cleaning near you in New Rochelle, Hearthstone Chimney Co. is here – serving your neighborhood since 1984. We answer every call with a live person, schedule promptly, and back every sweep with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (516) 927-2678 and you’ll reach a real person, right now.
Russell Haines and the Hearthstone team have been working inside New Rochelle chimneys for over 42 years. We know the housing stock here – the aging Tudor Revival homes on Stratton Road, the colonials in Wykagyl, the older two-family construction near Pelham Road – and we know what years of use and Westchester County’s humid winters do to a flue. Creosote Removal builds faster here than homeowners expect, particularly in fireplaces that burn less than two cords a season. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s what the camera shows us, job after job.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians complete most chimney sweeps in a single visit. The number on your estimate is the number on your invoice – no surprises, no add-ons after the truck is in your driveway. If you want to see exactly what Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in New Rochelle looks like from start to finish, that page walks you through our full process and what to expect on inspection day.
Fast, Local Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
When a homeowner in New Rochelle calls us, they don’t want to wait a week and a half. We schedule chimney cleaning appointments as quickly as our calendar allows and maintain flexible early-morning and Saturday slots specifically because we serve a lot of working homeowners and retirees who have better things to do than sit home waiting. Same-day service is available when our route allows – call (516) 927-2678 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s open, no runaround.
Every sweep includes a Level 1 Inspection of the firebox, smoke chamber, damper, and flue. For chimneys that haven’t been serviced in more than three years – or where there’s any question about liner condition – we recommend our Level-2 camera inspection. You see the photos. We give you a plain-English verdict. That’s the Hearthstone standard, and it hasn’t changed since Russell Haines founded this company in 1984.
Areas We Cover
Hearthstone Chimney Co. serves New Rochelle and the communities immediately around it. Our trucks run regular routes through Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Bronxville, and Tuckahoe. If your address falls anywhere in that corridor along the Long Island Sound shore and the inland neighborhoods backing up to Fleetwood and Crestwood, you’re in our service area.
This isn’t a list of cities we added to a website to look bigger. These are streets our technicians have driven for decades. A homeowner in Larchmont calling about a smoky fireplace gets the same crew, the same process, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise as a homeowner three blocks from our New Rochelle home base. To learn more about how we operate or see everything we offer, visit our home page for the full picture.
Key Takeaways
- Live person answers your call – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays
- Serving New Rochelle and nearby areas since 1984 – over 42 years in the same communities
- Upfront pricing – the estimate number is the invoice number, period
- 90-Day Done Right Promise – in writing, no arguing, no paperwork maze
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians – most jobs finished in one visit
- Level-2 camera inspections with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict
- $89 Seasonal Tune-Up available, plus a permanent 5% Senior and Veteran discount
What Makes Hearthstone the Right Call in New Rochelle
There are chimney companies that run a heavy volume of discount sweeps, get in and out fast, and move on. We’ve seen the work they leave behind – thin cleaning passes that miss third-stage creosote in the upper flue, caps installed without the right mortar, liners sealed with materials that won’t last a Westchester winter. We don’t operate that way, and we haven’t for 42 years.
Every Hearthstone sweep uses the same process regardless of price point. We lay down drop cloths, protect the fireplace and surround, and work methodically from the firebox up. When we’re done, we photograph key areas of the flue and give you a written record of condition – not a verbal “looks good.” That documentation matters if you’re planning to sell the home, if you need to file a homeowner’s insurance claim, or simply if you want to know the truth about what’s inside your chimney.
The materials we bring to repair work are professional-grade: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Not builder-grade substitutes. Not whatever was on sale this month. The same brands that professional sweep associations train technicians to use – because they perform correctly and they last.
Russell Haines built Hearthstone around a simple principle: do the work correctly the first time and stand behind it. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is what that principle looks like in writing. If something is not right within 90 days of our visit, we come back and we make it right – no arguing, no invoicing, no “that wasn’t covered.” That’s the K.E.Y.S. values code at work: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
What a Professional Chimney Sweep Actually Includes
A lot of homeowners aren’t sure what they’re paying for when they book a chimney sweep. Here’s what a Hearthstone cleaning visit covers in New Rochelle:
- Full removal of soot, ash, and creosote from the firebox, smoke shelf, smoke chamber, and flue
- Visual inspection of the firebox and damper assembly for cracks, warping, or deterioration
- Inspection of the flue liner for visible damage, separation, or heavy creosote staging
- Check of the chimney cap and crown from the roofline (or roof-access inspection when warranted)
- Written condition report with photos – so you have a record, not just a receipt
- Plain-English explanation of anything we find – and an honest recommendation on whether it needs attention now, soon, or not at all
If we find something that needs repair – a cracked liner section, a deteriorated smoke chamber, a missing or damaged cap – we’ll document it, explain it, and give you an upfront price before any additional work begins. You decide what to do. We don’t manufacture urgency, and we don’t pad estimates.
One thing worth understanding about New Rochelle specifically: the area’s older housing stock, much of it built between 1920 and 1960, often includes masonry chimneys that were designed for coal before they were converted to gas or wood. Those conversions were not always done with a correctly sized liner. We see this regularly in the neighborhoods along North Avenue and in the older sections of Pelham Manor. A properly sized and intact liner isn’t optional – it’s the difference between a fireplace and a fire hazard. A Level-2 camera inspection is the only way to know what you actually have.
A note on safety: Chimneys that show signs of heavy creosote buildup (particularly glazed, third-stage creosote), cracked or collapsed liner sections, or improper gas appliance venting present real fire and carbon monoxide risks. These are not DIY problems. If your sweep turns up any of these conditions, have a trained professional address them before you use the fireplace again.
Current Offers for New Rochelle Homeowners
Hearthstone keeps its standing offers simple and permanent – no gimmicks, no expiration dates printed in fine print.
- $89 Seasonal Tune-Up – a focused cleaning and inspection at a straightforward price
- $50 Off Any Repair Over $250 – applied automatically, no coupon needed
- Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another company
- 5% Senior and Veteran Discount – permanent, applied to every invoice
If you’ve received an estimate from another chimney company in the New Rochelle area and something about it doesn’t add up, call us. The second opinion is free and comes with no pressure to book with us instead. Sometimes the other estimate is fair. When it isn’t, we’ll tell you exactly why – and show you the photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to me in New Rochelle?
For most New Rochelle addresses, we can schedule a chimney sweep within a few days – sometimes sooner depending on our current route. Same-day availability exists when the schedule allows. Call (516) 927-2678 and we’ll give you an honest answer on the earliest open slot, not a vague promise. Someone answers that phone every hour of every day.
Do you serve my area if I’m outside New Rochelle proper?
Yes. Hearthstone Chimney Co. serves New Rochelle and the surrounding communities including Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Bronxville, and Tuckahoe. If you’re in Westchester County along or near the Sound Shore corridor, there’s a good chance we’ve already worked on chimneys in your neighborhood. Call us with your address and we’ll confirm coverage in under a minute.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in New Rochelle?
A standard chimney sweep and inspection in the New Rochelle market typically runs in the range of $149 to $299 depending on flue height, number of flues, and the degree of buildup. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up covers straightforward situations at a set price. If additional work is needed – liner repair, cap replacement, smoke chamber resurfacing – we provide a written upfront price before anything additional begins. Call (516) 927-2678 for an exact quote; estimates are free and there’s no obligation.
What if I need help after hours or on a weekend?
Call (516) 927-2678 any time. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – not a voicemail system, not an answering service that takes a message and calls back Monday. If you have a chimney situation on a Saturday night in December, someone at Hearthstone will pick up the phone and tell you exactly what your options are.
Is chimney sweeping something I should do every year?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends that chimneys, fireplaces, and vents be inspected at least once a year and cleaned when deposits warrant. For homeowners in New Rochelle who burn wood regularly – even one to two cords a season – annual cleaning is the right call. Creosote accumulates faster in shorter, colder burns, which is exactly the usage pattern we see most often in this area’s older homes with large masonry fireplaces. Skipping a year doesn’t save money if it leads to a chimney fire or a failed inspection before a home sale.
Why does Hearthstone use a Level-2 camera inspection?
A visual inspection from inside the firebox and from the roofline top can only show so much. A Level-2 camera inspection runs a camera through the full length of the flue and gives us – and you – actual photographs of what’s inside. For any chimney that hasn’t been documented in more than three years, or where the burning history is unknown, the camera removes the guesswork. You see what we see. You get a written report. That’s not something every chimney company in New Rochelle offers, and it matters when you’re making decisions about liner repair or whether a fireplace is safe to use.
Ready to Schedule? Here’s How to Reach Us
Hearthstone Chimney Co. has been picking up the phone in New Rochelle for over 42 years. Russell Haines started this company in 1984 on the principle that chimney work done correctly – documented, explained, and backed in writing – is the only kind worth doing. That hasn’t changed.
If you’re ready to schedule a sweep, want a free estimate, or just have a question about what’s going on with your fireplace, call (516) 927-2678. A live person will answer. We’ll talk through what you need, give you an honest timeline, and set a time that works for you. The estimate is free. The pricing is upfront. And the 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing before we leave your driveway.
Serving New Rochelle, Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and the surrounding Westchester communities.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving New Rochelle 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"Drop cloths everywhere, a HEPA vac running the whole time, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I had been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Danielle Norris"Swept it, capped it, and fitted a proper damper. The downdraft smell we had lived with every summer is gone."
- Allison Doyle