Now booking fall sweeps across Greater Boston Next available sweep: Next week Written safety report included (617) 555-0173
(617) 555-0173 Free estimate
Boston's CSIA-certified chimney sweep since 2007

Fireplace or wood stove? Cleaned, inspected, safe to burn

CSIA-certified sweeps, zero soot in your living room, and a written safety report your insurer will accept. Book before December to skip the fall rush

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14,600+chimneys swept in Greater Boston
19yrson Boston rooftops
0soot left behind in your living room
4.9★from 487 Google reviews
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Recent projects

Chimneys we worked on this season

A few recent jobs from around Greater Boston, from annual sweeps to crown and cap work

Services

Everything from the hearth to the crown

Chimney sweeping, inspection and repair across Boston and Greater Boston. Flat prices on sweeps and a written quote on every repair

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Level 1 chimney sweep

Full cleaning with drop cloths and negative-air vacuum containment, so no soot ever reaches your living room.

  • Negative-air vacuum containment
  • Firebox, smoke chamber and flue cleaned
  • Written safety report included
From $249
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Level 2 camera inspection

Required for a home sale or after a chimney fire. We scan every foot of flue and put what we find in writing.

  • Camera scan of every foot of flue
  • Written report with photos
  • CSIA-compliant documentation for realtors and insurers
From $399
03

Chimney crown repair

Water is the number one cause of chimney damage. We seal hairline cracks or rebuild the crown before the brick starts to go.

  • CrownSeal for hairline cracks
  • Full crown rebuild for major damage
  • Waterproofing membrane included
From $499

Damper repair & replacement

Throat damper repair, or a top-mount damper that finally keeps the heat in

From $349

Chimney cap installation

Stainless or copper, with an animal screen and a lifetime warranty on the cap

From $249

Chimney masonry repair

Tuckpointing, brick replacement and above-roof rebuilds in color-matched mortar

Custom quote
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What's going on with your chimney?

Pick the one that sounds like your house. We'll tell you on the phone whether it's safe to keep burning

Stop burning · call now

Loud roar or smoke pouring back in

A rumbling roar, popping in the flue or thick smoke in the room can mean a chimney fire. Get out and call 911 first, then call us for the inspection.

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Water stains near the chimney

Damp brick, a stained ceiling or rust on the damper. Usually a cracked crown, a missing cap or failed flashing.

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Before your next fire

Smoky, slow to draw or smelly

A fireplace that smokes into the room or smells like a campfire in August usually needs a sweep or a damper that closes.

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Home sale

Buying or selling a house

Lenders and insurers ask for a Level 2 camera inspection. We film every foot of flue and send a report your realtor can use.

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Plan ahead

Birds or squirrels in the flue

Scratching or chirping inside the chimney? We clear the nest and fit a stainless cap with a screen so they can't get back in.

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Yearly

Annual sweep before winter

Burn more than a few fires a year? Book your sweep before December and skip the fall rush.

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How quotes work

You see the problem before we fix anything

Sweeps are flat-priced. Repairs are quoted in writing, with photos from your own chimney, so you know exactly what you're paying for

  1. 01

    Call or book online

    Tell us what you burn and what you've noticed. You get the sweep price on the phone and the next open slot.

  2. 02

    Sweep and inspect

    Drop cloths down, vacuum running, and the whole system checked from the firebox up to the cap.

  3. 03

    Photos and a written report

    Pictures of anything we found, what it means, and a straight answer on whether it's safe to keep burning.

  4. 04

    A written quote for any repair

    Crown, cap, damper or masonry, itemized before work starts. No pressure to book it the same day.

Hearthstone Chimney & FireplaceQuote #HC-3094 · Jamaica Plain
Level 1 chimney sweep with containment$249.00
Crown seal, hairline cracks$525.00
Stainless steel cap with animal screen$289.00
Written safety report with photosIncluded
Drop cloths & full cleanupIncluded
Total · written quote$1,063.00

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First-time customer
$25off

Your first service call

New to Hearthstone? Take $25 off any service over $150. Just mention the website when you book. Limit one per household · can't be combined with the 10% senior & military discount

Fall schedule open

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Tell us what's going on. We call or text back the same business day

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No spam. We only contact you about this job

Owner-operated

I'm on your roof, not in a call center

“I started Hearthstone in 2007 after too many years of seeing Boston families light fires in chimneys nobody had looked at in a decade. We sweep every flue like our own kids sleep above it. You get photos of what we found, a report in writing, and a straight answer on whether it's safe to light a fire tonight. If a repair can wait, I'll tell you it can wait.”
Pat KearneyFounder · CSIA-certified chimney sweep
CSIACertified sweeps
MALicense MA-CS-2231
4.9487 Google reviews
10%Off for seniors & military
Smiling roof tech in a hard hat and hi-vis rain gear sitting on a roof
19 yearson Boston rooftops
Reviews

487 Boston homeowners, 4.9 stars

4.9
★★★★★487+ Google reviews
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First fire of the season filled the living room with smoke. They found a nest blocking the flue, swept it that week and fitted a cap so it can't happen again.
Kathleen O.Jamaica Plain · Sweep & chimney cap
★★★★★
Our buyers' lender needed a Level 2 inspection within five days. Pat's crew had the camera report and photos to our realtor in two.
David L.Newton · Level 2 inspection
★★★★★
Another company told us we needed a full rebuild. Hearthstone showed us the photos, sealed the crown instead and saved us thousands. The ceiling stain hasn't come back.
Priya & Sam R.Brookline · Crown repair
★★★★★
We run a wood stove all winter. They swept it in under two hours, left zero soot on the floor and walked me through the report on my phone.
Mike F.Quincy · Wood stove sweep
★★★★★
Our old damper had rusted open, so the heat went straight up the chimney. New top-mount damper, and the gas bill dropped the very next month.
Helen W.Arlington · Damper replacement
★★★★★
Crumbling mortar on a 1910 chimney. They matched the old mortar color so well you can't tell which joints are new. On time and on quote.
Tom & Jess B.Somerville · Tuckpointing
The Hearthstone Safe Burn Plan

Your sweep booked before the fall rush

A yearly plan for households that use a fireplace or stove every winter. Your sweep is on the calendar before the rush, and small problems get caught while they're still cheap to fix.

  • Annual Level 1 sweep with written report
  • Reserved slot before the fall rush
  • Cap, crown and flashing checked from the roof
  • 15% off any repair
  • Damper adjustment at every visit
  • A fresh report for your insurer each year
The Hearthstone Safe Burn Plan $229 /year

Less than a regular sweep, plus 15% off repairs

Join the Safe Burn Plan
Service area

Do we cover your chimney?

We work out of Back Bay and cover Boston plus about 20 miles into the surrounding towns

  • Boston
  • Cambridge
  • Somerville
  • Brookline
  • Newton
  • Quincy
  • Milton
  • Dedham
  • Needham
  • Arlington
  • Medford
  • Waltham

How soon we can usually sweep

Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, Jamaica PlainThis week
Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, AllstonThis week
Newton, Quincy, Milton, DedhamNext week
Needham, Arlington, Medford, Waltham2 weeks

October and November book up fast. Call by Labor Day for the best choice of dates.

FAQ

Straight answers

Still not sure? Call. A certified sweep answers your questions, not a call center

(617) 555-0173
How often should my chimney be swept?

Once a year if you burn wood regularly, or sooner if you see a quarter inch of soot in the flue. Gas fireplaces still need a yearly check, because nests and debris can block the vent.

Will you make a mess in my living room?

No. We lay drop cloths from the door to the hearth and run a negative-air vacuum the whole time, so the soot goes into the machine, not into your house.

What's the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 inspection?

Level 1 is the visual check that comes with every sweep. Level 2 adds a camera scan of the entire flue and a detailed written report, and it's required when a home is sold or after a chimney fire.

Do you work with insurance companies?

Yes. Every visit ends with a written report and photos. After a chimney fire or storm damage, we send the report straight to your adjuster and quote the repair in writing.

Do you offer financing for bigger repairs?

Yes, on crown rebuilds and masonry work over $1,500, including 0% plans for 12 months. Checking eligibility takes a minute and doesn't affect your credit score.

Planning a fire this winter? Book your sweep before December

CSIA-certified sweeps, zero soot indoors, and a written safety report with every visit

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