Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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 Franklin Square, NY
A chimney sweep in Franklin Square typically runs $189 – $319, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. What makes Franklin Square different is the housing stock: dense rows of 1950s and 60s split-levels, capes, and ranches, many still running their original masonry chimneys, many converted from oil to gas without the old flue ever being properly capped. Our crews work these homes every week, and we schedule directly by phone at (518) 719-4643.
Why Franklin Square Homes Are Different
Franklin Square’s split-levels and ranches were built fast in the postwar boom, and their chimneys reflect it. Most have two flues: one for the original oil burner, one for a living room fireplace. When the oil furnace got swapped for gas, the oil flue often stayed open. Rain gets in. Squirrels get in. We see this on block after block here, far more than in neighboring towns with newer construction.
The climate does real work on these chimneys, too. Wet, snowy winters and salt-laden air from the nearby Atlantic accelerate mortar deterioration and rust out dampers earlier than you’d expect. Then summer hits, humidity lingers inside the flue, and that’s when the musty odors and nesting animals show up. Freeze-thaw cycles push water into cracked crowns, widen the cracks, and repeat the damage each spring. A Franklin Square chimney needs attention year-round, not just before the first fall fire.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Franklin Square Services
Most Franklin Square homeowners call us for two things: getting a flue clean and making sure it’s safe to use. Here’s what each involves locally, and where you’ll find the full detail.
Chimney Sweep in Franklin Square
A standard Chimney Sweep in Franklin Square removes the creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, from the flue walls and smoke chamber. In Franklin Square’s older split-levels, we often find more than expected because the original oil flues were never cleaned after conversion. The job includes a full run-down of brush work, HEPA vacuuming through the firebox, and a visual check of the cap and crown before we bag up the debris. Most sweeps here take 60 to 90 minutes. You’ll know the name and see the photo of the technician before we arrive.
Chimney Inspection in Franklin Square
An Chimney Inspection in Franklin Square is the camera-based check that tells you whether the flue is safe to use or hiding damage. In Franklin Square, where gas conversions left abandoned oil flues open to the weather, the inspection usually catches what the sweep cannot see from below: cracked liners, animal nesting, water-stained brick, and mortar joints gone soft from salt air. Every inspection includes a written report with photos. If a repair is recommended, the report shows you exactly where and why, on your own chimney.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Franklin Square
Gas fireplaces in Franklin Square’s capes and ranches tend to be original to the house or first-generation installs done in the 1990s and early 2000s. Gas Fireplace Repair in Franklin Square covers the common failures we see most: pilot lights that won’t stay lit, thermocouples that have burned out, dirty burners that soot up the glass, and remote controls that stopped talking to the valve. We carry professional parts for the major brands on the truck, so most repairs are done in one visit. No gas line work is ever improvised; if the valve or manifold has failed, we’ll tell you plainly and show you the part.
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 Franklin Square
We service and install the professional trade brands that chimney specialists actually specify, including HeatShield resurfacing products, Gelco caps and chase covers, Olympia Chimney components, and Famco accessories. Common replacement caps and basic parts are stocked locally for Franklin Square jobs, which means many repairs don’t wait on shipping. Our brands page lists the full range.
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| Service | Typical Range in Franklin Square |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $189 – $319 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $149 – $249 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $275 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Flue sealing / top sealing | $275 – $500 |
| Damper repair | $200 – $450 |
| Chimney repointing (partial) | $450 – $1,100 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $109 – $199 |
| Gas fireplace repair (typical) | $175 – $500 |
Franklin Square pricing trends toward the middle and upper end of those ranges because the homes are older, the access is frequently tight, and two-flue chimneys mean two openings that each need caps or seals. Every price above is a range, not a final quote; what you’ll get from us is a written price before any work starts, with the scope spelled out line by line. There are never surprise charges at the end of the job, and every repair carries a written guarantee.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Franklin Square
We cover all of Franklin Square, from the blocks along Hempstead Turnpike up to the quieter residential streets near the firehouse side of town. Most of these neighborhoods are built on the same mid-century footprint, with the same two-flue pattern we see across town.
- Central Franklin Square, south of Hempstead Turnpike
- The residential blocks west of Franklin Avenue, near the Elmont line
- Northeast Franklin Square, around Polk Street Elementary
- The numbered streets running toward Garden City on the eastern edge
- South Franklin Square, approaching West Hempstead
Same-area response is typically next-day for sweeps and inspections; repairs that need parts or a resurfacing product are quoted with a clear lead time, not a vague “soon.”
Service Area – Cities Near Franklin Square
Our crews regularly run from Franklin Square into the surrounding towns, including West Hempstead, NY, Elmont, NY, Garden City, NY, and Floral Park, NY. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our New York City office; the technicians themselves serve the Franklin Square area locally and know these streets.
Serving Franklin Square, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square
For a standard sweep or inspection, we can usually schedule within one to two days in Franklin Square. Repair timing depends on the part; common caps, dampers, and gas fireplace components are stocked locally for this area. Call (518) 719-4643 and a live person will confirm the next open slot, not a callback queue.
For routine sweeping, inspections, cap replacement, and gas fireplace repairs, the answer is almost always no. More extensive masonry rebuilds can trigger permit requirements; if that becomes relevant on your job, we’ll tell you plainly before anything starts and build the timeline into the written quote.
A background-checked, identity-verified technician, announced to you by name and photo before the visit and required to show a photo ID badge at the door. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it applies to every Franklin Square job without exception. You’ll know who is coming before the truck pulls into your driveway.
Call (518) 719-4643 for a free estimate. A live person answers, we’ll give you a written price before work begins, and the work is backed by a written guarantee.
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 Franklin Square Customers Say
"Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."The report he wrote up had pictures and clear notes for the insurance. That alone was worth it."
- Garrett I."Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L.