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
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Chimney cap and crown work in Everett typically runs $850-$2,400 depending on whether we’re sealing a cracked crown or installing a multi-flue cap over three separate flues in a triple-decker. The city’s dense concentration of 1890-1930 wood-frame multi-family housing means most chimneys were built for coal, retrofitted for oil or gas, and now suffer chronic water intrusion from failed crowns and missing or undersized caps. Call (781) 649-9326 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Everett Homes Are Different
Everett’s housing stock is unlike anywhere else in Middlesex County. The city is among Massachusetts’s densest, with streets lined by wood-frame triple-deckers and two-family homes built between roughly 1890 and 1930. Nearly every one has an original oversized masonry chimney that was later retrofitted for oil or gas - a dangerous flue-sizing mismatch that causes chronic condensation, accelerated clay-liner spalling, and draft reversal problems.
Boston-area freeze-thaw cycling hits Everett’s aging exposed masonry hard each winter, accelerating mortar-joint erosion and brick spalling on upper chimney sections that project above tight, low-rise rooflines. Proximity to the Mystic River waterfront adds persistent moisture that speeds efflorescence and liner deterioration. In triple-deckers, a single chimney stack commonly contains three separate flues serving three separate units and three separate heating systems, so we must confirm each flue is independently venting, properly sized, and not cross-contaminating between units.
The high proportion of absentee-landlord-owned rental properties means chimney maintenance is routinely deferred across large swaths of the city, making deteriorated liners and blocked flues extremely common on first inspection.
Our Main Everett Services
Most Everett homeowners who call us need one of these three services:
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Everett
We sweep and inspect chimneys in Everett’s triple-decker stock with NFPA 211 Level 2 camera documentation, checking each flue independently for creosote buildup, blockages, and liner integrity. Every sweep includes a written price before we start and a photo record when we’re done. Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Everett covers annual maintenance for wood-burning, gas, and oil systems.
Chimney Repair in Everett
Freeze-thaw damage and deferred maintenance leave Everett chimneys with spalling brick, eroded mortar joints, and deteriorated crowns. We quote repointing, crown rebuilding, and structural repairs in writing after camera inspection, with materials sourced through our Haven buying network. Chimney Repair in Everett addresses the specific masonry failures common to late-industrial-era housing.
Fireplace Services in Everett
Fireplace installation, repair, and safety inspection in Everett’s older homes requires matching modern appliances to original flues designed for coal. We measure, document, and quote in writing before any modification. Fireplace Services in Everett includes insert installation, damper repair, and smoke chamber parging.
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.
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Everett’s triple-decker chimneys were built with oversized crowns and no caps, leaving flues open to rain, debris, and animal entry. A failed crown or missing cap in this climate means water saturates the masonry year-round, accelerating the freeze-thaw damage that destroys mortar joints and spalls brick faces. Chimney Cap & Crown work is often the most cost-effective preventive repair we perform in Everett, stopping water intrusion before it requires full rebuild.
Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracks in the concrete crown, water stains on interior chimney breast walls, or pieces of crown material found in the fireplace or cleanout.
What it costs in Everett
Crown repair in Everett typically runs $850-$1,400 for crack sealing and resurfacing, or $1,800-$2,400 for full crown rebuild with proper overhang and drip edge.
How we do it
We grind out cracked concrete, apply bonding agent, pour new high-strength crown mix with minimum 2-inch overhang and drip edge, then document with photos under Haven Standard Clause 4.
Multi-Flue Cap
Signs you need it
Three flues share one chimney top with no cap, or individual caps are missing, rusted, or improperly sized for gas venting.
What it costs in Everett
Multi-flue cap installation in Everett ranges $1,200-$1,800 for stainless steel with screen, including proper mounting and flue-sealing to prevent cross-contamination between units.
How we do it
We measure the chimney top, fabricate or order a cap with correct screen height for all three flues, mount with stainless steel fasteners, and photo-document clearances and attachment points.
What Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Everett
| Item | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Crown crack repair and coating | $850-$1,400 |
| Full crown rebuild | $1,800-$2,400 |
| Multi-flue cap installation | $1,200-$1,800 |
How long does a crown repair last in Everett?
A properly rebuilt crown with correct overhang and drip edge lasts 15-25 years in Everett’s climate, though waterfront exposure near the Mystic River can accelerate deterioration at the mortar interface.
Can one cap cover all three flues in my triple-decker?
Yes, a custom multi-flue cap is often the best solution for Everett triple-deckers, providing uniform protection while maintaining proper draft and preventing cross-contamination between units.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Everett
Everett’s original clay flue liners were sized for coal and oil combustion, not modern gas appliances, creating chronic condensation that spalls liner walls and leaks carbon monoxide into wall cavities. When we camera-scan Everett chimneys, we find cracked, missing, or misaligned clay tiles in more than half of first inspections on pre-1930 housing. Chimney Liner & Rebuild corrects the flue-sizing mismatch that is a near-universal condition in this city’s concentrated late-industrial-era housing stock.
Stainless Steel Liner
Signs you need it
Camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tiles, flue gases condensing in the chimney, or a gas appliance venting into an unlined or oversized masonry flue.
What it costs in Everett
Stainless steel liner installation in Everett ranges $2,800-$4,500 for a single flue, including insulation, top plate, and connector, with multi-flue discounts available for triple-decker buildings.
How we do it
We measure the flue, order Olympia Chimney or DuraFlex stainless steel in the correct diameter, install with proper insulation and top plate, then pressure-test and photo-document the completed system.
Partial Rebuild
Signs you need it
Upper chimney section shows significant spalling, leaning, or open mortar joints, but the lower structure and fireplace remain sound.
What it costs in Everett
Partial rebuild of the upper chimney in Everett typically runs $3,500-$6,000, depending on height, scaffolding requirements, and whether liner replacement is concurrent.
How we do it
We dismantle to sound masonry, rebuild with matching brick and proper bonding, install new crown and cap, and document each course and the final condition with dated photos.
What Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Everett
| Item | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner (single flue) | $2,800-$4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $3,500-$6,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild with liner | $8,000-$14,000 |
Do all Everett triple-deckers need new liners?
Not all, but most original clay liners in pre-1930 Everett housing are cracked, misaligned, or improperly sized for modern appliances; camera inspection determines whether repair, relining, or rebuild is necessary.
Can you line just one flue in a shared chimney?
Yes, we line individual flues independently in Everett multi-family buildings, sealing between flues to prevent cross-contamination while allowing each unit to maintain its own heating system.
Brands We Service in Everett
We stock and install parts from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, procured through Haven’s buying network to keep customer prices honest. Most caps, liners, and repair materials are available within 24-48 hours for Everett jobs. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Everett, MA
| Service | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and Level 2 inspection | $250-$350 |
| Crown crack repair and coating | $850-$1,400 |
| Full crown rebuild | $1,800-$2,400 |
| Multi-flue cap installation | $1,200-$1,800 |
| Stainless steel liner (single flue) | $2,800-$4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $3,500-$6,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild with liner | $8,000-$14,000 |
| Fireplace insert installation | $3,200-$5,500 |
Prices in Everett run toward the higher end of these ranges when scaffolding is required for tall triple-decker chimneys or when multiple flues need simultaneous service. Every job gets a written price, written scope, and written warranty before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Everett
We work across Everett’s neighborhoods, from the Mystic River waterfront to the northern edge near Route 16. Scheduling is coordinated from our Boston office, with crews dispatched locally to Everett addresses.
- Glendale Park area
- Woodlawn and surrounding streets
- Springvale Avenue corridor
- North Everett near Route 16
- Waterfront district near the Mystic River
Service Area - Cities Near Everett
Our crews serve the full metro Boston chimney market, with regular work in Medford, MA, Boston, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Winchester, MA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Boston office; Everett homeowners get local crew assignment with text notification when the technician is en route.
Serving Everett, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Everett 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 Everett
Most chimney repairs and liner installations require a permit from Everett’s Building Department; we handle permit application as part of our written scope when required, and we document approved permits in your job record under Haven Standard Clause 4.
We coordinate access with the property manager or designated contact for Everett multi-family buildings; our written quote can be split by unit or presented as a single building scope, and we text each tenant when our technician is en route.
We typically book Everett chimney inspections within 3-5 business days during peak season (September-November) and 1-3 days in off-peak months; emergency blockages or safety hazards get priority scheduling with live phone support 24/7.
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 Everett Customers Say
"We were buying the house and needed a real inspection. The report had photographs, the standard it was done to, and a clear repair figure. The seller paid for the repair."
- Lorna D."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."They told me the flue was fine and I did not need a liner. Charged me for the inspection and nothing else. That is why I have called them twice since."
- Hal M.