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Your fireplace draws properly again. No more smoke backing up into your living room during those cozy winter evenings.
The smell is gone—that musty, acrid odor that made you wonder if something was wrong. Your home smells fresh again, and you can actually enjoy using your fireplace.
You sleep better knowing your family isn’t breathing carbon monoxide or at risk from chimney fires. The creosote buildup that could ignite at any moment is completely removed, and your heating system runs cleaner and more efficiently.
We’ve been protecting Patchogue families for years at SkyLuxe Construction. We understand exactly what Suffolk County’s coastal weather does to chimney systems—the salt air, humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles that create unique maintenance challenges.
Most homes in this area were built between 1950 and 1990, and we’ve seen every type of chimney problem that decades of Long Island weather can create. From original clay liners that have cracked to chimney crowns damaged by nor’easters, we know what to look for and how to fix it right.
When you call us, you’re working with licensed, insured professionals who treat your home like it’s our own. We’re not the cheapest option—and that’s exactly why you want us handling something as critical as your family’s safety.
We start with a thorough inspection using professional cameras to see inside your flue. This isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about finding problems before they become dangerous or expensive.
Our technicians sweep from top to bottom, removing all creosote buildup, soot, and debris. We use protective tarps and industrial vacuums to keep your home spotless throughout the process. You won’t find black dust on your furniture when we’re done.
The real value comes during our professional inspection. We check for cracks, blockages, or structural problems that could cause carbon monoxide leaks or fires. Most homeowners can’t safely access their roof or properly evaluate what they’re seeing inside the chimney, but we can—and we document everything for your records.
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Every chimney cleaning includes complete creosote and soot removal, professional camera inspection, and a detailed safety evaluation. We check your chimney cap, crown, flashing, and damper—all the components that keep your system working safely.
For Patchogue homeowners, we pay special attention to moisture-related damage. The coastal climate here accelerates wear on chimney components, and we often find issues like damaged caps that let water in or flue liners that have cracked from decades of heating and cooling cycles.
We also provide animal removal services because unused chimneys become attractive nesting spots for birds and squirrels. Our service includes installing proper chimney caps and screens to prevent future problems while maintaining proper ventilation for your heating system.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual chimney inspections, but cleaning frequency depends on how much you use your fireplace. If you burn wood regularly during winter, you’ll likely need cleaning every year due to creosote buildup.
Gas fireplaces and oil heating systems typically need less frequent cleaning but still require annual safety inspections. Many Patchogue homeowners schedule service in early fall before heating season starts, which gives you time to address any problems we find before you need your fireplace or heating system.
Call us right away if you smell smoke inside your house when using the fireplace, notice white staining on the outside of your chimney, or see rust on your damper or firebox. These often indicate serious problems like damaged flue liners or water infiltration.
Other urgent signs include animals or birds in your chimney, damaged chimney crown or cap, or if your carbon monoxide detector goes off. Don’t use your fireplace or heating system if you notice any of these issues until we can inspect the chimney system.
Yes, gas appliances still need annual chimney inspections even though they don’t produce creosote like wood-burning fireplaces. Gas systems can develop problems with venting that lead to carbon monoxide buildup inside your home.
We check for blockages, proper venting, and structural integrity of the chimney system. Many Patchogue homes have converted from oil to gas heating, and sometimes the chimney liner wasn’t properly sized for the new system. This creates safety risks that only a professional inspection can identify.
Professional chimney cleaning involves more than just removing visible soot and debris. The real value comes from the safety inspection that happens during cleaning. We use cameras to check inside the flue for cracks, blockages, or structural problems that could cause carbon monoxide leaks or fires.
Most homeowners can’t safely access their roof or properly evaluate what they’re seeing inside the chimney. We have the specialized tools, training, and experience to identify problems that aren’t visible to the untrained eye. The cost of professional service is minimal compared to the potential cost of house fires or carbon monoxide poisoning from improperly maintained chimneys.
Suffolk County’s coastal location creates unique challenges for chimney systems. The salt air, high humidity, and frequent storm surges accelerate deterioration of chimney components. We often find corrosion and water damage that wouldn’t be as common in inland areas.
Most homes here were built between 1950 and 1990, and many still have original chimney components that need attention. The freeze-thaw cycles from Long Island winters, combined with moisture from coastal weather, cause masonry damage and liner problems that require local expertise to properly address.
Professional chimney cleaning in Suffolk County typically costs between $100 and $300, depending on the complexity of your system and what we find during inspection. This includes complete cleaning, safety inspection, and a detailed report of your chimney’s condition.
The investment pays for itself through improved safety, better heating efficiency, and avoiding expensive emergency repairs. When you consider that chimney fires can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, and carbon monoxide exposure can be fatal, professional maintenance is the most cost-effective protection you can buy for your home and family.
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