Chimney Cleaning in Queens & Long Island
Chimney cleaning removes soot, creosote and debris from the flue, smoke shelf and smoke chamber so smoke vents properly and buildup doesn't become a fire risk. We protect the room with drop cloths and run a vacuum to contain dust.
What is chimney cleaning?
Chimney cleaning removes soot, creosote and debris from the flue, smoke shelf and smoke chamber. Buildup narrows the flue, hurts draft and — in the case of creosote — can ignite.
We work from inside the house with drop cloths and a vacuum running to keep dust contained, and from the roof when the flue calls for it.
Warning signs
- You use the fireplace or stove regularly
- A campfire or tar smell from the fireplace
- Black flakes falling into the firebox
- Smoke doesn't draw well
- It's been over a year since the last cleaning
How SkyFlue does it
- 1Protect the roomDrop cloths down and a vacuum running at the fireplace opening.
- 2Brush the flueBrushes or rotary tools sized to your flue, top to bottom.
- 3Clean the smoke chamber and shelfWhere debris and creosote collect above the damper.
- 4Clean up and walk throughWe clean the work area and show you before-and-after photos.
What affects the scope
- How heavy the buildup is
- Flue size and shape
- Roof access
- Whether creosote is glazed and needs special removal
When to call
Fire-safety guidance generally calls for cleaning when buildup reaches about 1/8 inch, and an annual check tells you when that is.
Call (934) 271-0372Chimney Cleaning FAQ
How often should my chimney be cleaned?+
Fire-safety guidance generally recommends cleaning when soot or creosote buildup reaches about 1/8 inch, which an annual inspection will tell you.
Will it make a mess in my house?+
We use drop cloths and a vacuum at the fireplace opening to contain dust.
Do you clean heating flues too?+
Yes — see our furnace and boiler flue cleaning service for oil and gas heating flues.
How long should I wait after a fire?+
The fireplace should be cold — ideally no fire for at least a day before cleaning.
Chimney Cleaning by town
Queens
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
- Jackson Heights
- Elmhurst
- Corona
- Maspeth
- Middle Village
- Ridgewood
- Glendale
- Rego Park
- Forest Hills
- Kew Gardens
- Richmond Hill
- Woodhaven
- Ozone Park
- Howard Beach
- Jamaica
- Jamaica Estates
- Hollis
- St. Albans
- Queens Village
- Cambria Heights
- Rosedale
- Laurelton
- Springfield Gardens
- Flushing
- Murray Hill, Queens
- Whitestone
- College Point
- Bayside
- Douglaston
- Little Neck
- Oakland Gardens
- Fresh Meadows
- Bellerose
- Glen Oaks
- Floral Park, Queens
- Rockaway
Nassau County
- Great Neck
- Manhasset
- Port Washington
- Roslyn
- Garden City
- Mineola
- New Hyde Park
- Floral Park
- Elmont
- Franklin Square
- Valley Stream
- Lynbrook
- Rockville Centre
- Oceanside
- Long Beach
- Baldwin
- Freeport
- Merrick
- Bellmore
- Wantagh
- Seaford
- Massapequa
- Levittown
- Hicksville
- Westbury
- Carle Place
- East Meadow
- Uniondale
- Hempstead
- Glen Cove
- Oyster Bay
- Syosset
- Plainview
- Jericho
- Bethpage
- Farmingdale
- Five Towns
Suffolk County
- Huntington
- Huntington Station
- Northport
- Commack
- Dix Hills
- Melville
- Smithtown
- Hauppauge
- Kings Park
- St. James
- Stony Brook
- Port Jefferson
- Setauket
- Centereach
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Ronkonkoma
- Holbrook
- Sayville
- Bay Shore
- Islip
- West Islip
- Babylon
- Lindenhurst
- Amityville
- Deer Park
- Brentwood
- Patchogue
- Medford
- Riverhead
- Southampton
- East Hampton