Chimney and Duct Cleaning for Staten Island Homes
We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys and clean dryer vents and air ducts for homes in Great Kills, Eltingville, Tottenville, Annadale, Huguenot, New Springville, Willowbrook and nearby neighborhoods.
- Diagnosis before any repair
- Photos of every finding
- Written price before we start
Services
Chimney and duct work we do
From a routine sweep to rebuilding a chimney above the roofline, we handle the whole venting system in your home, including fireplaces, flues, liners, caps, dryer vents and air ducts. Every job starts with an inspection, so the work matches what your chimney or ductwork actually needs.
Warning signs
Call us if you notice any of these
Most problems give a warning first. Catching them early keeps a small fix from turning into a big one.
- A smoky smell in the house when the fireplace isn't in use
- Smoke drifting into the room instead of going up the flue
- Black, flaky creosote building up inside the firebox
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney
- Crumbling mortar or loose bricks on the chimney exterior
- Clothes taking longer than usual to dry
- You get a written price before any work begins
- We photograph what we find and show you
- We explain your options and let you decide
Straight pricing
No bait prices. No surprises.
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Written price first
Before any work begins, you get a written price that spells out what we'll do. Nothing starts until you've agreed to it.
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Photos of what we found
We photograph the problem areas inside and outside your chimney, vent or ductwork. You see what we saw, not just a description.
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No surprise add-ons
If we find something new during the job, we stop and explain it before doing more. Any additional work needs your go-ahead first.
About us
Chimney Work That Starts With a Careful Look
CrestFlue Chimney Service cleans, inspects and repairs chimneys, fireplaces, dryer vents and air ducts for homeowners across Staten Island. Every job starts with an inspection before we touch anything. We check the flue, crown, cap, damper and connections, show you what we see, and explain what matters now and what can wait. Our technicians are certified, and we follow the NFPA 211 standard, which calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. On Staten Island that covers a lot of ground: older masonry chimneys on detached homes, shared walls on attached houses, and boilers that have been switched from oil to gas. When a system changes like that, the chimney needs a closer look, and it often needs a new liner because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can wear down a masonry flue. We protect your floors and furniture while we work, clean up before we leave, and give you a written record of what we found and what we did.
More about how we workHow it works
Clear steps. Your approval first.
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Book a visit
Call or send a short request: the fireplace, stove, boiler flue or vents you need looked at, and what you have noticed.
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We inspect first
The crew lays down drop cloths, checks the system top to bottom and runs a camera up the flue where it is needed.
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Written price, your call
You see photos of what we found and get the price in writing. Work starts only after you say yes.
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Clean, fix, report
We sweep, repair or reline, vacuum up with HEPA filters and leave you a photo report of the finished work.
Book before the first cold night
Fall is the busiest time for chimney sweeps. Get your sweep and yearly inspection on the calendar before you light the first fire.
Inspections
Three levels of chimney inspection
The NFPA 211 standard calls for a yearly inspection. Which level you need depends on what has changed since the last one.
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Level 1
Annual check
For a chimney and appliance that have not changed and will be used the same way: the readily accessible parts of the chimney, the flue and the connection, checked for soundness, blockages and deposits.
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Level 2
Camera inspection
When something changed — a new stove, insert or boiler, a fuel switch such as oil to gas, the sale of the home, or a chimney fire, storm or quake. Adds a video scan of the whole flue and the accessible attic, roof and crawl spaces.
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Level 3
Concealed areas
Only when a Level 1 or 2 points to a hidden hazard that cannot be checked any other way: parts of the chimney or building are opened to reach it.
Where we work
Every kind of home in Staten Island
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Detached single-family homes
These homes often have a full masonry chimney exposed on all sides, so weather wears on the crown, cap and mortar joints. We pay close attention to water entry and the condition of the flue liner.
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Attached and semi-attached houses
Chimneys may sit along a shared wall or serve more than one appliance, so access and venting paths take more planning. We check how each flue is connected and make sure work on one side doesn't affect the other.
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Co-ops and small apartment buildings
Boiler chimneys in these buildings carry heavy use during New York City's heat season, which runs from October 1 through May 31. Oil-to-gas conversions require a chimney evaluation and often a new liner, so we coordinate with boards and building managers on scheduling.
Service areas
Where we work
We work throughout Staten Island, with regular visits to South Shore and Mid-Island neighborhoods. If you don't see your area listed, ask us. Chances are we're nearby.
- Arden HeightsLocal service & repairs
- RossvilleLocal service & repairs
- TottenvilleLocal service & repairs
- CharlestonLocal service & repairs
- AnnadaleLocal service & repairs
- HuguenotLocal service & repairs
- Prince’s BayLocal service & repairs
- WoodrowLocal service & repairs
- Great KillsLocal service & repairs
- EltingvilleLocal service & repairs
- New SpringvilleLocal service & repairs
- WillowbrookLocal service & repairs
How often should my chimney be inspected?
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. The inspection tells you whether a sweep or a repair is needed.
What are the different inspection levels?
A Level 1 inspection is for systems where nothing has changed. A Level 2 inspection is called for when the system changes, such as a new appliance or a switch of fuel, or when the home is sold. A Level 3 inspection is needed when a hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
We're converting our boiler from oil to gas. Does the chimney need work?
In New York City, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of an oil-to-gas conversion. A new liner is often needed because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue.
Why does dryer vent cleaning matter?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. Lint builds up in the vent run over time, even with a clean lint trap.
Do I really need my air ducts cleaned?
Not always. The EPA advises cleaning ducts when there is substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris. It also notes that duct cleaning hasn't been shown to prevent health problems, so we'll tell you honestly whether your ducts need it.
Should I be wary of very cheap duct cleaning offers?
The EPA warns consumers to research the process before responding to very cheap advertised offers, and to be careful with chemical treatments. We explain exactly what we'll do and give you a written price before we start.
What does a chimney cap or chase cover do?
A cap keeps rain, animals and debris out of the flue. A chase cover seals the top of a framed chimney. Both help prevent the water damage that leads to bigger masonry and liner repairs.
Is sweeping messy?
We protect the area around the fireplace and use equipment that keeps soot contained, so the dust stays out of your room. We clean up before we leave.
Request service
Tell us what’s going on
Share a few details and we’ll call you to confirm the visit. Prefer to talk? (681) 344-0701
Schedule a Chimney, Vent or Duct Inspection
Tell us what you're noticing, whether that's a smell, a leak, a slow dryer or a fuel conversion. We'll inspect the system, show you what we find, and give you a written price before any work begins.