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Professional chimney cleaning and creosote removal across Suffolk County. Improve safety, prevent chimney fires, and keep your fireplace running efficiently with licensed and insured chimney sweep services.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality chimney cleaning and maintenance services.
Keeping your chimney properly cleaned is essential for safety, performance, and indoor air quality. With over 27 years of licensed and insured experience across Suffolk County, Village Chimney provides thorough, professional chimney cleaning services that remove soot, debris, and dangerous creosote buildup.
A clean chimney helps your fireplace burn hotter, reduces smoke, prevents odors, and lowers the risk of chimney fires.
How Often Should You Have Your Chimney Cleaned?
Homeowners should have their chimneys inspected once a year and cleaned as necessary. Spring is an ideal time for inspections because any winter creosote buildup can be addressed before the humid months arrive.
Chimney fires often occur without the homeowner noticing, and most start because of excessive creosote—a highly flammable byproduct of wood burning.
What Time of Year Should You Clean Your Chimney?
It’s best to clean your chimney before fire-burning season, which starts in the fall. Summer cleanings typically offer faster scheduling and ensure your fireplace is safe and ready to use when the weather turns cold.
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Chimney?
If a chimney goes uncleaned for too long, creosote builds up in thick layers along the flue walls. This tar-like substance is highly combustible and can lead to:
- Chimney fires reaching 2,000°F
- Smoke backing up into the home
- Poor fireplace performance
- Strong odors during summer
- Damage to the chimney liner
Regular cleaning prevents these risks and keeps your fireplace operating safely.
What Does Creosote Look Like?
Creosote is the black or brown residue formed from wood-burning fires. It may appear:
- Crusty
- Flaky
- Sticky
- Shiny
- Tar-like
- Hard and glassy
All forms of creosote are combustible and must be removed to prevent fire hazards.
Why Choose Village Chimney?
- 27+ years of experience
- Licensed & insured
- Safe, thorough cleaning
- Creosote removal
- Fireplace and flue inspection
- Free estimates
- Senior discounts
Related Services
- Creosote Removal
- Fireplace & Wood Stove Cleaning
- Chimney Inspections
- Chimney Fire Prevention & Fireplace Safety
- Chimney Caps
- Chimney Repairs
- Masonry Repair & Repointing
- Service Areas – Suffolk County
Serving all of Suffolk County.
Call (516) 232-5326 or email villagechimney@yahoo.com to schedule your chimney cleaning.