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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Old Greenwich homes need a different kind of chimney care than houses ten miles inland. The salt air off Long Island Sound, the nor’easter-driven rain, and the freeze-thaw cycles that hit marine-soaked masonry all combine to age chimneys faster here than almost anywhere else in Fairfield County. We’re Alcott Chimney Sweep, and we’ve built our Old Greenwich service around those coastal conditions. Whether you need a sweep, an inspection, or fireplace repair, call (336) 863-3889 and you’ll get a real person who knows this shoreline, not a voicemail.
Why Old Greenwich Homes Are Different
Old Greenwich sits directly on Long Island Sound, and that location changes everything about chimney maintenance. The persistent salt air corrodes stainless steel caps, flashing, and dampers on a marine timeline rather than a standard suburban one. We regularly see caps rusted through in four or five years on homes near Greenwich Point, where owners replaced them recently and assumed they’d last a decade. The salt spray off the Sound is relentless.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Most of Old Greenwich’s residential core was built between 1910 and 1955. Those colonials, Tudors, and shingle-style homes typically have original multi-flue masonry chimneys with clay tile liners now 60 to 100 years old. Many originally vented coal or wood fireplaces alongside boiler flues, and today those same flues are handling oil or gas equipment. Clay liners that old are prime candidates for cracking, and when marine moisture works into the mortar joints, the freeze-thaw cycle spalls brick faster than inland chimneys experience. Technicians working streets closest to Tod’s Point consistently find dampers seized solid on homes that are otherwise meticulously maintained, simply because the salt air got to them first.
Our Main Old Greenwich Services
The two calls we get most often from Old Greenwich homeowners are for chimney sweeping and chimney inspection. Gas fireplace repair runs a close third, especially in the shoulder seasons when homeowners fire up units that have sat idle since spring.
Chimney Sweep in Old Greenwich
A sweep in Old Greenwich means more than clearing creosote. Coastal soot mixes with marine moisture and clings differently than dry inland buildup, and salt residue accelerates corrosion on flue components. We remove the buildup, check for salt damage to the cap and damper while we’re there, and leave the firebox clean. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Old Greenwich.
Chimney Inspection in Old Greenwich
Given the marine exposure, we recommend Old Greenwich homeowners inspect their chimneys more often than the standard annual cycle, especially after a rough nor’easter season. The horizontal rain those storms drive into crowns and flashings bypasses what a normal Connecticut rain would miss entirely. An inspection catches that damage before it becomes a liner replacement. See Chimney Inspection in Old Greenwich for cameras, levels, and what each one covers.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Old Greenwich
Gas fireplaces in Old Greenwich face the same salt-air problem as wood systems. Burner assemblies, pilot assemblies, and thermocouples corrode faster here, especially in homes that keep windows open to the Sound breeze. If your unit won’t light, lights inconsistently, or smells odd when running, we’ll diagnose it and fix it with the right parts. Read Gas Fireplace Repair in Old Greenwich for the full scope.
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.
Brands We Service in Old Greenwich
We work with our brands including Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, and Famco. Our Old Greenwich trucks carry the common parts for these systems, which means most repairs happen same-day without a second appointment for parts.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Old Greenwich, CT
| Service | Typical range in Old Greenwich |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $300 – $600 |
| Gas fireplace repair (minor, parts) | $150 – $400 |
| Gas fireplace repair (major, assembly) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney cap replacement (stainless steel) | $250 – $700 |
| Flashing repair (standard) | $250 – $650 |
| Damper replacement | $200 – $600 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Clay tile liner repair | $800 – $2,500 |
| Stainless steel liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,000 – $6,000 |
Prices in Old Greenwich tend toward the higher end of these ranges when a chimney hasn’t been serviced in several years, when we find salt corrosion that requires cap or flashing replacement during a job, or when access requires staging on a steep shoreline lot. Whatever the number, you’ll see it in writing before any work begins. No surprises at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Old Greenwich
Alcott Chimney Sweep serves every street in Old Greenwich, from the shoreline neighborhoods near Greenwich Point up through the backcountry border. Our crews move through the area throughout the week, and we’ll tell you upfront when to expect us, not a four-hour window.
- Greenwich Point / Tod’s Point area
- Old Greenwich village center
- Shorelands
- North Old Greenwich
- Binney Park area
Service Area – Cities Near Old Greenwich
Beyond Old Greenwich, our crews cover the surrounding shoreline and lower Fairfield County. We work regularly in Greenwich, CT, Cos Cob, CT, and Stamford, CT, as well as Riverside, MD for homeowners who split their time between properties.
Serving Old Greenwich, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Old Greenwich 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 Company in Old Greenwich
We schedule throughout the week in Old Greenwich, and most customers are seen within a few days. If you smell smoke inside the house or suspect a chimney issue, call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll prioritize the job based on what we hear over the phone.
Most routine sweeps and inspections don’t require a permit in Old Greenwich. Major structural repairs like liner replacement or flue rebuilding may, and we’ll flag that before any work starts so you can flag it with your HOA or the town building office if needed.
Yes. Steep lots, narrow driveways, and shoreline access don’t change our pricing, but they can change our approach. We’ll tell you exactly what the job involves before we book, and you’ll get the technician’s name and photo before we arrive.
If you’re in Old Greenwich and want a straight answer about your chimney, call (336) 863-3889. You’ll reach a person who knows this shoreline, not a recording. We’ll quote a written price before any work begins, and we’ll stand behind the result.
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 Old Greenwich Customers Say
"Very respectful of my home. Took off his boots and wiped the hearth when finished."
- Carol D."Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P.