Chimney Sweeping, Inspection and Repair for Staten Island Homes
BluePeak Chimney Service works in homes across Staten Island's South Shore, including Great Kills, Eltingville, Arden Heights, Annadale, Huguenot, Prince's Bay and Tottenville.
- We inspect before we recommend any work
- You get photos of what we find
- You get a written price before work starts
Services
Chimney and duct work we do
We handle the whole venting system in your home: the chimney and fireplace, the flue liner, the cap and crown on the roof, and the dryer vent and air ducts. Some visits are a routine sweep. Others turn into a repair once we see what's inside. Either way, we tell you what we found and what it means before anything else happens.
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Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep clears creosote, soot and blockages from your flue so smoke and exhaust leave the house… -
Chimney Inspection
A chimney inspection checks your flue, firebox, damper, crown, cap, and connections for damage, blockages, and buildup that… -
Chimney Repair
Chimney repair fixes the crown, mortar, bricks, flashing, cap, damper and flue liner so water, smoke and heat… -
Air Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleaning makes sense when you can see substantial dust or debris in the ducts, find signs… -
Chimney Liner Installation
You likely need a new chimney liner if your flue tiles are cracked or missing, the flue was… -
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Clean your dryer vent when drying times get longer, the laundry room runs hot, or you notice lint…
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 or campfire smell from the fireplace, especially on humid days
- Smoke drifts into the room instead of going up the chimney
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
- The laundry room gets hot while the dryer runs
- Crumbling mortar, loose bricks or white staining on the chimney
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney
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.
How 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.
Straight pricing
No bait prices. No surprises.
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Written price first
Before any work begins, you get a written price for exactly what we plan to do. Nothing starts until you agree to it.
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Photos of our findings
We photograph the problems we find so you can see them, keep them for your records or show them to anyone else you're getting a quote from.
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No surprise add-ons
If we find something new once work is underway, we stop and talk to you first. Nothing gets added to the job without your okay.
About us
Chimney and Vent Work Done Carefully on Staten Island
BluePeak Chimney Service cleans, inspects and repairs chimneys, fireplaces, dryer vents and air ducts for homes across Staten Island. Much of our work is on the South Shore, in neighborhoods like Great Kills, Eltingville, Annadale and Tottenville. The homes there range from older detached houses with masonry chimneys to newer townhouses with prefabricated fireplaces and long dryer vent runs. Our certified technicians start every visit the same way: they look before they recommend anything. You get an explanation of what we found, photos of the problem areas, and a written price before work begins. If your chimney only needs a sweep, we tell you that. If it needs a repair, a new liner or a cap, we explain why and what is likely to happen if you wait. We keep the work clean inside your house with drop cloths and sealed vacuums, because a chimney visit shouldn't leave soot on your floors.
More about how we workWhere we work
Every kind of home in Staten Island
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Detached homes
Many detached homes on Staten Island have full masonry chimneys that take the weather on all sides. We often find worn crowns, open mortar joints and missing caps that let water and animals in.
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Townhouses and attached homes
Attached homes often have prefabricated fireplaces with metal chases and dryer vents that run a long way to an outside wall. Rusted chase covers and lint-packed vent runs are common problems here.
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Co-ops and small apartment buildings
Shared boiler chimneys serve many units, and the work has to be coordinated with the building's management. When a building converts from oil to gas, the chimney has to be evaluated, and it often needs a new liner.
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.
Service areas
Where we work
We serve homeowners throughout Staten Island, with regular work in these South Shore and mid-Island neighborhoods:
FAQ
Common questions
How often should my chimney be inspected?
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. That applies even if you rarely use the fireplace, since animals, water and weather can damage a chimney that sits idle.
What is the difference between a Level 1, 2 and 3 inspection?
A Level 1 inspection is the yearly check when nothing about the system has changed. A Level 2 is done when something changes, like a new appliance or a switch of fuel, or when the home is sold. A Level 3 is only needed when a hidden hazard has to be reached by opening part of the chimney or the building.
I'm buying a house on Staten Island. Should the chimney be inspected?
Yes. A home sale is one of the situations where a Level 2 inspection is called for. It includes a camera look inside the flue, so you know the condition of the chimney before you own it.
Our boiler is being switched 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 home clothes dryer fires. Lint builds up past the lint trap, inside the vent run, where you can't see it. Long dryer cycles and a hot laundry room are common early signs.
Do I need my air ducts cleaned?
Not always. The U.S. EPA advises cleaning ducts when there's substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris. It also says duct cleaning hasn't been shown to prevent health problems. We'll look at your ducts and tell you honestly whether cleaning makes sense, and we don't push chemical treatments.
When is the best time to schedule chimney work?
Late spring and summer are the easiest times, before the fall rush. New York City's heat season runs from October 1 through May 31, so getting the chimney and boiler flue checked before October means the work is done before the heat has to be on.
Will chimney cleaning make a mess in my house?
It shouldn't. We put down drop cloths, seal off the fireplace opening and use sealed vacuums so soot stays in our equipment and out of your home.
Schedule a Chimney or Vent Inspection
Tell us what you're noticing, whether that's a smell, a leak, a slow dryer or a home you're about to buy. We'll inspect it, show you what we find, and give you a written price before any work begins.