Level 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.
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Before
AfterChimney Cleaning in Yonkers, NY
Chimney cap and crown work in Yonkers runs $350-$1,300 for most jobs, and the age of the housing stock here makes this one of the most frequent repair calls we handle. Unlike newer suburban towns, Yonkers is dense with pre-1940 attached brick rowhouses and two-family homes, especially west of Saw Mill River Road and through the central neighborhoods. Those homes share masonry chimney stacks and original clay flue tiles, so a cracked crown or missing cap affects every flue running up that same stack. Call (914) 350-5204 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Yonkers Homes Are Different
Most of Yonkers was built between the 1880s and 1930s. Attached brick rowhouses dominate the western blocks, and many still have the original masonry chimneys with unlined flues or clay liners that are now seventy to a hundred years old. Shared chimney stacks running through party walls are the norm rather than the exception, which means one compromised flue can pose carbon monoxide risk to multiple households at once. The city’s position on the Hudson River adds another layer: cold, damp wind off the water works on the western-facing chimney stacks through the winter months, accelerating mortar erosion on exposed brick. Terrain matters too. Yonkers rises sharply east from the river to the hilltop neighborhoods, and draft conditions vary noticeably between the riverfront, the mid-city blocks around Getty Square, and the higher ground near Kimball Avenue, McLean Heights, and Dunwoodie. A chimney that drafts fine at 20 feet above river level can behave very differently at 120 feet.
Our Main Yonkers Services
These are the three services Yonkers homeowners call us about most often, each with its own dedicated page and written-pricing policy.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Yonkers
A sweep in Yonkers usually means cleaning two to four flues off a single chimney stack, because so many of these attached homes route a fireplace, a boiler, and a water heater through the same masonry column. We brush each flue separately, inspect the shared stack, and hand you an emailed photo record of everything we found. Read the full breakdown on our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Yonkers page.
Chimney Repair in Yonkers
Brick spalling, cracked mortar joints, and deteriorated crowns are common on Yonkers rooftops, especially on the western-facing stacks that catch the river wind. We repair the masonry and waterproof the crown before moisture makes the problem worse. See what’s involved on the Chimney Repair in Yonkers page.
Fireplace Services in Yonkers
From gas log installation to full firebox restoration, Yonkers’ older homes often have fireplaces that haven’t been brought up to code since they were built. We handle it all, with camera documentation on every job. Details are on the Fireplace Services in Yonkers page.
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.
BeforeAfterChimney Cap & Crown in Yonkers
On Yonkers rooftops, the cap and crown are the two components that most directly determine how long the masonry stack below them survives. A cracked crown lets water seep into the brickwork, and on a shared rowhouse stack that water affects every unit attached to that chimney. This is true across the city, from the brick rows of Ludlow and Park Hill to the two-family homes of Lawrence Park. Chimney Cap & Crown work is preventive before it is cosmetic.
Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see rain, leaves, or bird nesting material falling onto the smoke shelf inside the firebox, or you notice animal sounds coming from the flue in spring.
What it costs in Yonkers
Standard single-flue cap installation runs $300-$750, depending on flue size and whether the existing crown is still sound.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, mount the cap on a secure base, and document the finished job with photos before we leave the roof.
Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney shows visible cracking, spalling, or sections missing entirely, and you see efflorescence staining on the brick below.
What it costs in Yonkers
Crown repair in Yonkers runs $400-$1,200 depending on whether we’re patching and sealing or rebuilding the crown surface entirely.
How we do it
We remove degraded material, rebuild the crown with proper slope and a drip edge, and apply a waterproofing membrane rated for freeze-thaw cycles.
What Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Yonkers
| Item | Typical range in Yonkers |
|---|---|
| Single-flue cap installation | $300-$750 |
| Crown repair | $400-$1,200 |
| Multi-flue cap installation | $500-$1,100 |
Do I need a new cap if my chimney hasn’t been used in years?
Usually yes. An open flue is a direct entry point for water, animals, and debris even if the fireplace is dormant and the boiler vents elsewhere. Cap it before the next hard rain.
Can you match the crown color to my existing brick?
We standardize on gray concrete crowns for durability and repairability, but we can tint the cap to blend with your brickwork. Exact color matching is noted on the written estimate before you approve anything.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Yonkers
Oil-to-gas heating conversions in Yonkers left a lot of flues dramatically oversized for the modern boilers and water heaters now venting through them. An oversized flue stays too cold, condensation forms inside, and the liner or masonry deteriorates much faster than it would at proper temperature. This goes double on shared rowhouse stacks where three or four flues run up one brick column. Chimney Liner & Rebuild work is the fix, and it keeps exhaust gases moving up instead of pulling back into the living space.
Stainless Steel Liner
Signs you need it
You have a newly installed or recently converted gas or oil heating appliance venting into an existing flue with no liner or a clay liner that is cracked.
What it costs in Yonkers
Stainless steel liner installation runs $1,700-$3,200 depending on length, diameter, and whether a single flue or multiple flues need lining.
How we do it
We lower the liner from the roof, connect it at the appliance, and seal the top with a proper cap and the bottom with a secure connection plate.
Liner Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing clay tile liner is cracked, spalling, or missing sections, and your last camera inspection showed flue gas byproducts escaping into the chimney cavity.
What it costs in Yonkers
Liner replacement in Yonkers runs $1,700-$3,200 for a typical two-story rowhouse flue, with the price set by flue height and access.
How we do it
We break out the damaged sections where possible and install a continuous stainless liner, then verify draft and run the camera again before we leave.
What Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Yonkers
| Item | Typical range in Yonkers |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner installation | $1,700-$3,200 |
| Liner replacement | $1,700-$3,200 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $1,000-$3,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $3,000-$9,000 |
Can I keep using my fireplace while the liner is cracked?
We recommend against it. Combustion gases can escape into the chimney cavity and adjacent units, especially on shared Yonkers stacks. Stop using the fireplace until we can inspect it, then the repair costs much less than dealing with a fire or CO event.
Will a new liner fix my backdrafting problem?
Often yes, if the backdrafting comes from an oversized flue that can’t maintain draft. A properly sized stainless liner restores the right exhaust temperature and velocity. Call (914) 350-5204 and we’ll diagnose the actual cause.
Brands We Service in Yonkers
We stock and install parts from our brands that hold up to Westchester’s weather, including Olympia Chimney caps and crowns, Famco connectors and termination fittings, and DuraFlex stainless liners. Parts are kept in our local warehouse, so most Yonkers jobs don’t wait on shipping.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Yonkers, NY
| Service | Typical range in Yonkers |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (per flue) | $175-$300 |
| Camera inspection add-on | $75-$150 |
| Cap installation (single flue) | $300-$750 |
| Multi-flue cap | $500-$1,100 |
| Crown repair | $400-$1,200 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $1,700-$3,200 |
| Liner replacement | $1,700-$3,200 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $1,000-$3,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $3,000-$9,000 |
Two things push prices higher in Yonkers. Roof access on attached rowhouses often means working from a ladder in a narrow gangway, and shared stacks mean we’re frequently repairing components that serve multiple units at once. On every job, you get a written price and written scope before anything starts, never a vague verbal ballpark.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Yonkers
Our crews work throughout Yonkers weekly, from the riverfront rowhouses of Ludlow and southwest Yonkers up through Getty Square, Park Hill, Kimball Avenue, and the Dunwoodie Heights area. Most neighborhoods can be scheduled within a few business days, and we text you when the technician is en route.
- Ludlow
- Park Hill
- Getty Square
- Kimball Avenue
- Dunwoodie Heights
Service Area - Cities Near Yonkers
We also serve Mount Vernon, NY, Eastchester, NY, New Rochelle, NY, and Ardsley, NY. If you’re in one of those towns or anywhere nearby in Westchester, call (914) 350-5204.
Serving Yonkers, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Yonkers 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 Cleaning in Yonkers
Most neighborhoods can be scheduled within two to four business days, depending on the season. We text you the morning of the appointment when your technician is heading over, so you’re not waiting on an open window.
Routine cleaning and cap installation typically don’t require a permit in Yonkers, but structural rebuilds can. If your job needs one, we’ll tell you before you sign anything, and we handle the paperwork where local rules allow.
Yes, and we treat the whole stack as one system. We’ll inspect every flue on the shared column, not just the one serving your unit, because a problem in a neighbor’s flue is still a risk to your home. You receive a written report and photo record covering everything we see.
Call Level Two Chimney at (914) 350-5204 for a free estimate and a written price before any work begins. Corrine Halstead and the team answer live, day or night.
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 Yonkers Customers Say
"They ran a camera down the flue and showed me the cracked tiles on a screen. The previous company had swept it twice and never mentioned it."
- Gregory F."Cap and crown replaced after water was getting in. Price was quoted in writing, and they showed me the mortar failure first."
- Neil O."Found a bird nest and a blocked flue we had no idea about. Photographed everything, cleared it, and explained what the smell had been."
- Curtis V.