Don't wait for the first frost. Matt's & Sons Chimney keeps Manhasset homes fire-ready, safe, and efficient all season long. Licensed, insured, and locally owned.
Comprehensive chimney sweep for Manhasset homes and businesses.
Remove dangerous buildup before the burning season starts — the single most important step Manhasset homeowners can take each fall.
Learn more →Not every inspection is the same depth. We match the right inspection level to your situation so nothing gets missed.
Learn more →A damaged or missing liner is a fire and carbon monoxide hazard. We install code-compliant liners that restore full safety and efficiency.
Learn more →Cracked mortar and spalling brick worsen every winter. Address them before the ground freezes and minor repairs become major rebuilds.
Learn more →The two most cost-effective defenses against water damage, animal intrusion, and debris blockage — installed in a single visit.
Learn more →A clogged dryer vent is the leading cause of household laundry fires. We clear it safely and confirm airflow meets manufacturer specs.
Learn more →We hold ourselves to the highest standards so you can hire with total confidence.
Peak chimney demand in Manhasset hits hard in October and November. We open our fall booking calendar in August so proactive homeowners can lock in early appointments before the rush. If you're scheduling in September, you're already ahead of most of your neighbors — and we reward that with priority booking and the same thorough service regardless of timing.
Our technicians are trained to report what they find, show you photos, and explain why something matters — then let you decide. We don't work on commission. If your chimney needs only a sweep and a cap replacement, that's exactly what we'll quote. Manhasset homeowners consistently tell us they appreciate the straight talk after dealing with pushy contractors elsewhere.
Every technician we send to your Manhasset home is covered by full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We carry all required New York State contractor licensing. That matters enormously on a job that involves your roof, your structural masonry, and your home's fire-safety systems — and it protects you from liability that unlicensed operators leave squarely on the homeowner.
We use commercial-grade materials — stainless liner systems, elastomeric crown coatings, weather-grade mortars — because Long Island's coastal freeze-thaw climate is genuinely hard on chimney systems. Cheap fixes fail by February. Our repairs are designed to last through multiple seasons, and we back masonry work and liner installations with written warranties so you have real recourse if something doesn't hold.
Matt's & Sons Chimney was founded on a straightforward principle that still drives every job we take in Manhasset: a chimney service company should prepare your home for winter rather than profit from your emergencies. Our founder Matt grew up on Long Island, spent years training under certified chimney specialists, and built this business around the seasonal rhythms that North Shore homeowners actually live with — the first cold week in October that sends everyone scrambling, the February ice storms that reveal every deferred repair, the spring thaw that exposes what a hard winter did to your masonry. We started small and local, and we've stayed that way deliberately, because it lets us maintain quality control on every single job rather than spreading thin across the region.
"Matt's team came out in September after I called worried about an odd smell when I tested the fireplace. They found a significant creosote buildup and a cracked liner tile we never knew about. They cleaned and documented everything thoroughly, showed me photos, and had a liner repair quote to me the same day. No drama, no pressure — just clear, professional work. We burned fires all winter with complete peace of mind."
"I've used three different chimney companies over the years and Matt's is the first one that didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. The technician inspected everything, told me honestly that my chimney was in good shape aside from a deteriorated cap, replaced the cap that afternoon, and left me a written report I could put in my home file. Straightforward, fairly priced, and on time."
"We purchased an older home near the North Shore and needed a full Level II inspection before closing. Matt's & Sons fit us in quickly, ran the camera through the full flue, and produced a detailed report our attorney could use in negotiations. The seller ended up crediting us for liner repairs the inspection revealed. That report paid for itself many times over. Highly recommend for any home purchase situation."
"I called in late October expecting a three-week wait — every chimney company I'd contacted was booked. Matt's had a slot two days later and the technician was professional, neat, and thorough. He swept the flue, cleared a significant bird nest from the cap area, and installed a new stainless cap on the spot. Fireplace has been working perfectly ever since. Worth every dollar for the service and the scheduling alone."
"Our dryer was taking forever to dry anything and I assumed it was the appliance getting old. Matt's came for a chimney sweep and I asked them to check the dryer vent at the same time. Turns out the vent run was almost completely blocked with lint. They cleared it in under an hour and our dryer is back to normal. Smart to offer both services — saved me a costly appliance service call."
"The tuckpointing Matt's did on our chimney last September was excellent. The mortar matching is very close to the original and the work was clean and neat — no mess left on the roof or the surrounding brick. More importantly, we went through a hard winter with no new cracking and no water intrusion, which had been a recurring problem for us. Fair price and solid workmanship. We'll be back every fall."
Expert local advice for Manhasset homeowners.
Not sure which chimney inspection level you need before heating season? This seasonal guide breaks down Level I, II, and III inspections for Manhasset homeowners.
Read more →Everything Manhasset homeowners need to know about scheduling, timing, costs, and warning signs for annual chimney sweep cleaning before peak season.
Read more →Everything Manhasset homeowners need to know about chimney sweep services, seasonal timing, costs, and what a professional appointment actually looks like.
Read more →Call (347) 201-5793 or use our online form to claim your preferred date. We recommend Manhasset homeowners book between late August and late September for October completion — before cold snaps arrive and our schedule fills. Same-week slots are available for urgent needs.
Our technician arrives on time, protects your hearth and floors with drop cloths, and performs a systematic inspection before any cleaning begins. We document current conditions with photos, note any safety concerns, and explain our findings clearly before we proceed — no surprises on the invoice.
We clean your flue, firebox, smoke shelf, and damper using HEPA-vacuum-equipped rotary brush systems. Any approved same-day repairs — caps, crowns, minor mortar work — are completed during the same visit where possible, minimizing disruption to your schedule and your home.
Before we leave, you receive a written condition report with inspection photos, work completed, and any recommended follow-up. If your system is clear and safe, we say so explicitly. You'll know exactly what was done and have documentation for your homeowner's insurance file.
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A persistent campfire odor from an unused fireplace almost always means creosote or soot deposits are present in the flue. In humid Long Island summers, moisture activates these deposits and drives the smell into living spaces. This is a reliable sign that your chimney is overdue for a professional sweep before the heating season begins.
Dark staining on the breast wall above the firebox opening typically signals a draft or smoke-rollout problem. Common causes include an oversized fireplace opening relative to flue size, a closed or partially stuck damper, or a blocked flue. A sweep and inspection will identify the cause; many draft issues are correctable without major structural work.
That white residue is efflorescence — mineral salts carried outward by water migrating through your masonry. It's a definite warning that moisture is penetrating the brickwork, which accelerates dramatically during freeze-thaw cycles. In Manhasset's climate, catching this in fall and sealing the masonry before hard freezes arrive prevents expensive structural damage down the line.
Signs of a past flue fire include puffy, honeycombed creosote residue inside the firebox, cracked or displaced flue tiles, and a warped or discolored damper plate. It absolutely matters: a chimney that has experienced a flue fire frequently has compromised liner integrity that won't show until a Level II camera inspection is performed. Do not use the fireplace until it's inspected.
A stiff or partially opening damper is both a performance issue and a safety concern. Restricted damper travel limits the draft your fire needs, causing smoke to back into the room. It also prevents you from confirming the flue is fully open before lighting — a hazard. A technician can clean, lubricate, or replace the damper assembly, often in a single visit.
Scratching typically indicates squirrels or raccoons; repetitive chirping in spring and summer usually means chimney swifts, which are federally protected and cannot be disturbed until they migrate. Do not use the fireplace until the animal situation is professionally evaluated — smoke can drive animals deeper into the structure. After migration, a properly fitted cap will prevent re-entry.
No — sellers have no qualified basis to make that claim. Chimney conditions change with every heating season and are invisible without proper inspection. NFPA 211 recommends an annual inspection regardless of use history. For a home purchase, a Level II inspection with camera scan is the appropriate standard and can reveal liner cracks, animal nesting, or blockages the previous owner genuinely didn't know existed.
Negative pressure or a downdraft condition means outside air is being pushed down the flue rather than up it, causing smoke to spill into the room when a fire is lit. It's often caused by a tightly sealed modern home, stack-effect dynamics, or an undersized flue. Yes, it's typically fixable — solutions range from an outside-air kit to a top-mounted damper — and should be addressed before you light your first fall fire.
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