Chimney & fireplace services in Rochester
CSIA-aligned chimney inspection, cleaning, cap and crown work, and minor masonry repair for wood-burning, gas, and pellet appliances across Greater Rochester. 10services with typical Rochester-area pricing — pick one to see what's included and which of our directory listings offer it.
CSIA Level 1 Inspection
Annual visual inspection of accessible chimney interior, exterior, and connected appliance. Required for most home insurance policies and CSIA-recommended yearly.
$150–$225
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Standard Chimney Sweep
Full cleaning of flue and smoke chamber. For wood-burning appliances used regularly — we recommend after every 50–70 fires or when 1/8" of creosote is present.
$220–$385
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Gas Fireplace Service
Annual gas appliance service — log set cleaning, pilot/burner check, gas pressure verification, and safety inspection.
$185–$285
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Chimney Cap & Crown Repair
Replace missing or rusted caps; repair cracked or deteriorating crowns. Cap stops water + animal entry; crown stops freeze-thaw damage to the masonry.
$285–$950
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CSIA Level 2 Inspection
Pre-purchase, post-event (chimney fire, severe storm), or pre-renovation inspection. More detailed than Level 1 — internal camera scan of full flue length.
$325–$485
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Chimney Repair
Masonry and structural repair for damaged chimneys — spalling brick, deteriorated mortar joints, cracked smoke chambers, and firebox damage found during inspection.
$400–$2,800
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Chimney Relining
Stainless steel, cast-in-place, or HeatShield relining for chimneys with cracked flue tiles, undersized flues, or liners that no longer meet code for the connected appliance.
$1,800–$6,500
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Fireplace Repair
Damper, firebox, and hearth repair for wood-burning and gas fireplaces — stuck dampers, cracked firebrick, and hearth extension issues that come up during inspection.
$175–$1,200
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Dryer Vent Cleaning
Full-length dryer vent cleaning and lint removal — a fire-safety service we bundle with chimney visits since the same brush-and-vacuum equipment applies.
$95–$175
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Fireplace Installation
New gas fireplace, insert, or factory-built (prefab) fireplace installation, including venting to code and the connected chimney or direct-vent termination.
$2,200–$7,500
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Service descriptions and price ranges reflect typical scope for chimney and fireplace work in Greater Rochester. Exact pricing depends on flue condition, access, and appliance type, and is confirmed in a written estimate before work begins.