Chimney problems, found and fixed right.
Cleaning, inspections and repairs for every part of the chimney. We find out what's actually wrong, show you photos and explain what they mean, then fix what needs fixing.
See the jobs we have documented
Explore 29 jobs completed by Chimney 911 Chimney Sweep at homes across New Jersey, each with photos and a plain description of the work that was done.
What are you noticing?
Start with the symptom. Each guide explains what it can point to, so you know what you're dealing with before anyone quotes a repair.
Water stains near the chimney
Ceiling or wall stains, peeling paint, damp drywall.
What it can meanSmoke coming into the room
Smoke spills out when you light a fire.
What it can meanA smell from the fireplace
Musty or smoky odors, often worse in humid weather.
What it can meanFlaking or crumbling brick
Brick faces popping off, open mortar joints.
What it can meanAnimals in the chimney
Scratching, chirping or nesting sounds.
What it can meanWhite staining on the brick
Powdery deposits on the chimney inside or out.
What it can meanWhat we do
The whole chimney system, from the cap on top to the appliance at the bottom.
Cleaning and inspections
Keep the system working and find problems early.
Start hereLeaks, masonry and rebuilding
Water, brick, mortar and the structure of the chimney.
Start hereFlues, liners and parts
The inside of the chimney and the parts on top of it.
Start hereFireplaces, inserts and stoves
Wood, gas and the appliances that vent through the chimney.
Start hereHow a visit works
Since 2005, our aim has been simple: you should understand your own chimney. So we look first, show you what we found and why it matters, and only then talk about repairs.
- You book a visitTell us what you've noticed. A photo helps us arrive prepared.
- We assess the chimneyOutside and on the roof when it's safe, inside the firebox and flue, with a camera when the flue allows.
- You see the findingsPhotos of what we found, what it likely means and your repair options, before any repair is scheduled.
- We do the work you approveAnd photograph the finished result.
Chimney Academy
The same explanations we give at the chimney, written down: how the parts work together, what an inspection finding means and how to use and maintain the system safely.
The parts of a chimney, following the smoke
Smoke from a wood fire passes eight main parts on its way out: the firebox and hearth, the throat and damper, the smoke…
GuideHow often should a chimney be swept?
Have the chimney inspected once a year, and swept when the buildup measured inside it calls for it. For masonry…
GuideChimney inspection levels 1, 2 and 3
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), explaining NFPA 211, describes three inspection levels. Level 1 covers…
GuideRepair or Rebuild a Chimney?
Repair is usually the right call when the damage is limited to the surface, a few bricks, or worn mortar joints, and…
Serving all of New Jersey
From Bergen County to Cape May, we work in every town and city in the state. Town guides cover local details like historic district rules.
Montclair · Westfield · Ridgewood · Princeton · Haddonfield · Red Bank · Morristown · Cape May
Tell us what you're seeing
Send a short description and a photo if you can. We'll contact you to set up a time.