Matts & Sons Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Manhasset, including annual chimney sweep & cleaning, level i, ii & iii chimney inspections, chimney liner installation & repair, and more. Every job is handled by licensed, insured technicians with upfront written pricing, and backed by a workmanship guarantee — free estimates for all of Manhasset and nearby areas.
Every fire leaves behind creosote — a tar-like, highly flammable residue that coats your flue liner and builds with each use. In Manhasset's older Colonial and Tudor-style homes, flues that haven't been serviced since the previous spring can harbor thick, glazed deposits that ignite at temperatures exceeding 2,000°F. Our certified sweeps use HEPA-filtered rotary brush systems and industrial-grade vacuums to remove all three stages of creosote along with soot, debris, bird nesting material, and leaf accumulation that's common on tree-lined streets like Plandome Road. We leave your firebox, smoke shelf, and surrounding hearth area spotless. Sweep early — before the Columbus Day weekend rush — and you'll be fire-ready while your neighbors are still on the waiting list.
Request this service →A Level I inspection covers accessible components and is ideal for homeowners who use their fireplace regularly with no known changes. A Level II inspection — required by code when a home is sold, after a chimney fire, or following a change in fuel type — includes video camera scanning of the full flue interior, critical for Manhasset's stock of pre-war masonry chimneys that may have hidden cracks or liner deterioration. A Level III goes further, involving structural access where needed. We explain which level you actually need before we start, so you're never oversold. Every inspection produces a written report with photos, findings, and prioritized recommendations. We follow NFPA 211 and CSIA standards at every level.
Request this service →Many Manhasset homes built before 1950 were constructed with unlined or clay-tile-lined chimneys that have cracked, shifted, or deteriorated over decades of Long Island freeze-thaw cycles. A compromised liner allows heat and combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — to transfer into adjacent walls, a hidden danger that standard smoke detectors won't catch. We install stainless steel flexible liner systems and HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing, both code-compliant solutions engineered for gas, oil, and wood-burning applications. Stainless liners come with a lifetime warranty on the material. We size every liner correctly for your appliance's BTU output, ensuring proper draft and maximum fuel efficiency. If your liner has failed a Level II camera scan, call us before the heating season begins.
Request this service →Manhasset winters create a relentless cycle of moisture intrusion, freezing, and expansion that degrades mortar joints faster than most homeowners expect. A single winter with a hairline crack can become a structurally compromised chimney crown by spring. Our masons perform precision tuckpointing — removing deteriorated mortar to a minimum depth and repacking with color-matched, weather-grade mortar that bonds correctly rather than just sealing the surface. We also repair spalling brick faces, reset displaced flue tiles, and rebuild chimney crowns that have developed wide stress fractures. All masonry work is matched to your existing finish where possible. Early-fall scheduling means repairs cure fully before the hard freezes arrive, which is critical to long-term durability in Nassau County's climate.
Request this service →A missing or broken chimney cap is one of the most common findings on Manhasset homes, and the consequences go well beyond a damp firebox. Without a cap, your flue is an open invitation to starlings, squirrels, and raccoons — all abundant in the North Shore's tree-canopy neighborhoods — as well as rain, ice, and wind-driven debris. We install stainless steel multi-flue caps with mesh sides that block animal entry while maintaining proper draft. The chimney crown — the concrete slab that covers the top of your masonry chase — takes constant UV and freeze-thaw abuse. We rebuild deteriorated crowns using CrownCoat-grade elastomeric material that flexes with seasonal movement instead of cracking. Both services together represent outstanding value for the protection they provide before Long Island winter arrives.
Request this service →Most Manhasset homeowners don't think of dryer vent cleaning as a chimney service, but the hazard profile is nearly identical: restricted airflow, heat buildup, and accumulated combustible debris. The U.S. Fire Administration attributes roughly 2,900 home fires per year to dryer vents, and the primary culprit is lint accumulation in vents that run long horizontal distances — common in Manhasset's attached-garage and basement-laundry configurations. We use flexible rotary brush systems to clear the full vent run from appliance to exterior termination, then verify airflow with a meter to confirm it meets your dryer's minimum exhaust specification. We also inspect the exterior vent cap for bird nesting, crushed flex duct, and improper terminations. Schedule it alongside your annual chimney sweep and save on the service call.
Request this service →Fast response, upfront pricing, and workmanship guaranteed. Get your free estimate today.