Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Masonry repairLevel 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.
Chimney Company in New Rochelle, NY
Chimney work in New Rochelle is different because the housing stock is different. We’re talking pre-war Queen Annes and Tudor colonials within a mile of Long Island Sound, where salt spray and nor’easter rain hit original masonry chimneys that have already survived a century of freeze-thaw cycles. A standard sweep still matters here, but so does checking for cracked flue tiles, spalling brick, and mortar erosion that inland homes rarely see. Hadley Chimney Sweep handles all of it, and every New Rochelle job comes with a written price before work starts and photo documentation before we leave. Call (914) 233-3156 to book.
Why New Rochelle Homes Are Different
New Rochelle’s oldest neighborhoods, Rochelle Heights and Residence Park, are full of homes built between 1890 and 1940 with multiple fireplaces and original masonry chimneys. Those chimneys have absorbed over a hundred years of coastal weather. The salt-laden air off the Sound corrodes mortar joints faster than you’d expect, and when winter nights drop below freezing, any water that found its way into the brick expands and widens cracks. It’s a slow process until it isn’t, and the first sign is often a piece of spalled brick on the lawn or a damp spot on the ceiling after a nor’easter.
Homes near the New Rochelle train station have their own wrinkle. The 1920s Tudor colonials along that stretch sit close enough to the Metro-North tracks that train vibrations, combined with decades of salt spray, stress original clay flue tiles until they crack. Experienced sweeps in New Rochelle know to check those liners closely. A cracked tile in an unlined or partially lined flue is a fireplace that shouldn’t be used until it’s addressed, and it’s a common find in this city.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main New Rochelle Services
The two calls we get most from New Rochelle homeowners are chimney sweeps before burning season and chimney repairs after an inspection finds something. Gas fireplace service rounds out the three, especially in newer condo conversions downtown. Each service has its own page with specific pricing, process details, and what to expect.
Chimney Sweep in New Rochelle
A thorough Chimney Sweep in New Rochelle removes creosote, the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk, from the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox. In New Rochelle’s older colonials and Tudors, we also check the original clay flue liners for cracks and water damage, because a sweep that only brushes the soot off the walls misses what actually matters in this city’s pre-war homes. You get a written report with photos of everything we found, including close-ups of the flue walls, so you can see exactly what we saw. Every sweep includes camera inspection and a flat written price before anyone climbs a ladder.
Chimney Repair in New Rochelle
When a chimney has cracked flue tiles, spalling brick, or a failing crown, Chimney Repair in New Rochelle matters more here than inland because salt air and nor’easter rain keep pushing into any opening the masonry gives them. We work with HeatShield ceramic repair compound and DuraFlex liner systems so repairs are done with materials built for exactly this kind of climate, not whatever is on the truck. Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written guarantee on the work and a free second visit if it fails within the year. No repair is recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself.
Gas Fireplace Repair in New Rochelle
Gas fireplaces in New Rochelle condos and older homes converted from wood-burning fireplaces need their own kind of attention, from pilot assembly issues to thermocouple and gas valve problems. Gas Fireplace Repair in New Rochelle covers diagnostics and fixes with the same transparency as our chimney work: a written price before we touch anything, background-checked techs, and digital invoicing when the job’s done. You won’t sit through a four-hour arrival window. You’ll get a tracked arrival time and a photo of the completed work before we leave the driveway.
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 New Rochelle
We service and install HeatShield ceramic repair compound, Gelco chimney caps, Olympia Chimney liners, and Famco parts. Stocking these our brands locally means most New Rochelle repair jobs are a one-visit fix, no waiting on a parts shipment.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in New Rochelle, NY
| Service | Typical Range in New Rochelle |
|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep (level 1 inspection included) | $189 – $309 |
| Chimney Sweep + Dryer Vent Cleaning | $249 – $369 |
| Chimney Inspection Only (camera, no sweep) | $150 – $250 |
| Flue Liner Repair (HeatShield or stainless) | $850 – $2,500 |
| Chimney Crown Repair or Rebuild | $450 – $1,200 |
| Chimney Cap Replacement | $180 – $400 |
| Chimney Repointing (per 20 sq ft section) | $400 – $900 |
| Gas Fireplace Service or Repair | $130 – $350 |
In New Rochelle, expect prices to land on the higher end when a pre-war chimney needs substantial repointing or liner work after decades of salt exposure. You’ll always get an exact written price before we start, so the number we quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Rochelle
We work throughout New Rochelle and the surrounding Westchester area. Here are some of the neighborhoods we regularly service, along with typical first-available scheduling for chimney work in the area, usually within a few business days depending on the season.
- Rochelle Heights
- Residence Park
- Downtown New Rochelle
- Wykagyl
- Sutton Manor
Service Area – Cities Near New Rochelle
Chimney work in Westchester doesn’t stop at the city line, and neither do we. Hadley Chimney Sweep also serves Pelham, NY, Mount Vernon, NY, Eastchester, NY, and Tuckahoe, NY. If you’re in a bordering town and not sure whether we cover your street, call us, the answer is usually yes.
Serving New Rochelle, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle
Most New Rochelle appointments are scheduled within a few business days, and our crews serve the city locally, with dispatch coordinated from our New York City office. During peak burning season, October through December, it’s worth booking a week or two ahead. Call (914) 233-3156 and a live person will give you real availability on the spot, 24/7.
Routine sweeps and inspections don’t require permits. Structural repairs, like a full chimney rebuild or major liner installation, may require a building permit depending on the scope. We handle the paperwork when it’s needed and will tell you plainly before work begins if a permit is required, so there are no surprises for you or the city.
Yes. We service single-family homes in Rochelle Heights and Residence Park, plus condos and co-ops downtown and near the train station. For multifamily buildings, we coordinate with property managers on access and timing. Call (914) 233-3156 and we’ll confirm your address right away.
If you need a chimney sweep, chimney repair, or gas fireplace service in New Rochelle, call us at (914) 233-3156 for a free estimate and a written price before any work begins.
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 New Rochelle Customers Say
"Booked a sweep online in a couple of taps. Tech texted his ETA and arrived on the dot. Cleaned the flue and checked the cap and damper."
- Bill A."Fast, clean, and polite. Sweep took about an hour and the fireplace pulls well again."
- Helen Q."Photos in the text made it clear what needed fixing and what didn't."
- Pedro L.