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 Uniondale, NY
Chimney work in Uniondale comes down to one thing: the homes here were mostly built in the 1950s and 60s, and their original masonry chimneys have spent sixty-plus years absorbing Long Island humidity, salt air, and winter freezes. That means the average Uniondale chimney needs more than a quick sweep. It usually needs a careful look at mortar joints, clay tile liners, and crown condition. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002, and we handle all of it under one written guarantee. Call (516) 559-6922 for a free estimate.
Why Uniondale Homes Are Different
Walk any block in Uniondale and you’ll see the pattern: brick ranches and split-levels from the Eisenhower and Kennedy years, many with their original chimneys still in place. Those chimneys were built well for their time, but coastal humidity and decades of freeze-thaw cycles take a toll. Mortar that looked solid in 1962 is now soft, crumbly, and pulling away from the brick. On the south side of houses especially, we routinely find green moss or algae staining driven by prevailing ocean winds. That staining isn’t cosmetic. It tells us moisture is sitting in the masonry, and moisture inside a chimney means spalling brick, cracked crowns, and liner damage if it’s ignored. Uniondale also has a high number of homes with multiple flues and shallow fireboxes, which makes inspection a slower, more careful job than on a newer, single-flue chimney.
Homeowners here tend to notice the same things: a damp smell in the living room after heavy rain, white chalky deposits on the brick face, or a fireplace that doesn’t draw like it used to. Those are the calls we make most often in Uniondale, and they rarely resolve with a sweep alone.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Uniondale Services
Most Uniondale homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace isn’t drafting right, or they’ve just bought the house and want to know what they’re dealing with. Every one of these jobs starts with the same commitment: a written price before any work begins, and a one-year written guarantee on any repair we make. Here’s how each service works in Uniondale.
Chimney Sweep in Uniondale
A sweep in Uniondale almost always involves more than removing soot. Because so many of these homes run their fireplaces seasonally, creosote builds unevenly, and the damp local air makes it cling to flue walls instead of flaking off. Our technicians remove the buildup, check the flue for obstructions, and leave the firebox clean. We also flag mortar issues while we’re up there, since that’s the first thing to fail on a 60-year-old chimney. Chimney Sweep in Uniondale pricing and scheduling details are on that page.
Chimney Inspection in Uniondale
Uniondale has a lot of older chimneys with clay tile liners, and hairline cracks in those tiles are the most common inspection finding. We use cameras and direct visual checks to assess what’s happening inside the flue, along with an exterior look at the crown and flashing. If you’re buying or selling a home here, an inspection before closing has caught hidden liner damage more times than we can count. Chimney Inspection in Uniondale covers the full process and what we look for.
Chimney Repair in Uniondale
Repointing and crown repair are the two repairs Uniondale homes need most often, thanks to that combination of salt air and freeze-thaw cycling. We also do flue relining (replacing the inner liner that channels smoke safely out of the house) when inspection shows cracking or separation. Every repair, from a small patch to a full reline, carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Chimney Repair in Uniondale has full details and pricing.
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 Uniondale
We work with professional-grade chimney products and can service most major installations, including HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney parts. Common replacement components are stocked locally, which keeps most Uniondale repairs to a single visit. See our brands for the full list of manufacturers we trust and install.
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| Service | Typical range in Uniondale |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (wood-burning fireplace) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote buildup | $249 – $379 |
| Chimney sweep for gas fireplace | $169 – $249 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $129 – $229 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (real estate or after storm) | $349 – $499 |
| Minor brick repointing (small section) | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair or rebuild | $850 – $1,800 |
| Flue relining with stainless steel liner | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Firebox repair (partial) | $600 – $1,200 |
Uniondale pricing runs about 10-15% higher on average than inland Long Island because older masonries often need extra prep work and coastal exposure accelerates wear. The one number you won’t pay is a number you didn’t approve: every job gets a written price before work starts, and that’s the price on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Uniondale
We run crews across Uniondale on a regular schedule, and our typical response time for a service call is two to three business days, with earlier slots often available. We serve:
- Uniondale south of Hempstead Turnpike and around Nassau Road
- The residential blocks around Jerusalem Avenue corridor
- Northern Uniondale near the Hempstead border
- West Uniondale down toward East Meadow
- Areas east of Uniondale Avenue, including near the Mitchell Field boundary
Service Area – Cities Near Uniondale
Uniondale is one of the towns we cover most often, but we also run regular routes through the surrounding area. If you’re nearby, we work in Hempstead, NY, East Meadow, NY, Merrick, NY, and Freeport, NY with the same written pricing and guarantee on every job.
Serving Uniondale, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Uniondale 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 Uniondale
Most Uniondale calls are scheduled within two to three business days. Peak season runs September through December, so if you want a sweep before the first fire, call early. Dispatch is coordinated from our New York City office, but crews work Uniondale routes regularly.
Uniondale follows Nassau County and New York State code requirements for chimney work. Most repairs don’t need a permit, but structural changes like a full rebuild can. We’ll tell you in the written estimate whether your job triggers a permit, and if it does, our written plan covers it. Call (516) 559-6922 and we’ll walk you through what applies to your home.
Yes, and it’s one of our most common Uniondale jobs. A Level 2 inspection before closing catches hidden liner cracks and masonry issues that a standard home inspection misses. We’ll provide a written report with photos, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for. Call (516) 559-6922 to schedule.
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 Uniondale Customers Say
"Full inspection with a camera. Found a cracked flue tile and quoted the repair clearly. Did not push."
- Lydia C."Good work on the damper replacement. Had to wait for a part for a few days, but they stayed in touch."
- Glenn D."Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J.