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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A chimney sweep and inspection in Beverly, MA typically runs $189 – $359, depending on the chimney’s age, height, and how much creosote has built up since the last cleaning. Beverly’s mix of 100-plus-year-old worker housing and sprawling seaside estates means most jobs here involve original brick flues, salt-air corrosion, and fireplaces that see heavy winter use. Alcott Chimney Sweep provides chimney sweeping, chimney inspection, and gas fireplace repair across Beverly, with written pricing before any work starts. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate.
Why Beverly Homes Are Different
Beverly sits directly on Massachusetts Bay, and that coastal location changes how chimneys age. Salt-laden air erodes mortar joints and degrades metal flashing and caps faster than the same materials would wear just a few miles inland in Danvers or Peabody. Nor’easters tracking up the coastline hit Beverly nearly head-on, driving rain into chimney openings and accelerating freeze-thaw spalling of brick and mortar crowns each winter. Between storms, the persistent salt air keeps working on any exposed metal or cracked mortar.
Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing hold concentrations of large late-Victorian and Shingle-style estate homes, many with multiple original brick chimneys that have absorbed nor’easters off open water for over a century. These homes were often built as warm-weather summer retreats, with chimneys designed for occasional use. Now occupied year-round, their fireplaces see heavy winter burning loads the original construction never anticipated, which makes creosote buildup and liner cracking an urgent annual concern. Down in the city’s core, dense rows of late-19th and early-20th century worker housing from the shoe-manufacturing boom mean a high share of chimneys are original unreinforced brick now well past 100 years old. We treat every Beverly job as its own case: what a Century Hill colonial needs is not what a Prides Crossing estate needs.
Our Main Beverly Services
Most Beverly homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a flue that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a fireplace or chimney that’s doing something it shouldn’t. These are the three services we perform across Beverly, each with its own dedicated page.
Chimney Sweep in Beverly
A proper sweep in Beverly removes creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, and clears any debris that nor’easter winds have driven down the flue. On older Beverly brick chimneys, we also check for spalling brick and eroded mortar while we’re on the roof, because coastal air accelerates both. We use professional-grade brushes and vacuums sized to the flue, not one-size-fits-all box-store tools. Chimney Sweep in Beverly
Chimney Inspection in Beverly
Beverly’s older homes benefit from a camera inspection before burning season, especially if the fireplace has been used heavily or the chimney has been exposed to decades of salt air. We run a camera down the flue and show you what we see: cracked tile liners, gaps in mortar, or rusted dampers. For Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing estates with multiple flues, we inspect each one separately. Chimney Inspection in Beverly
Gas Fireplace Repair in Beverly
Gas fireplaces in Beverly coastal homes often fail due to corroded burners, dirty pilot assemblies, or failing thermocouples, all of which salt air accelerates. We diagnose and repair gas log sets, direct-vent units, and gas inserts, working with professional trade materials rather than improvised substitutes. Whether it’s a no-heat call or an intermittent pilot, we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. Gas Fireplace Repair in Beverly
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 Beverly
We service and install chimney and fireplace systems from Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. These are the brands chimney professionals specify: stainless steel liner systems, chimney caps, dampers, and gas fireplace components built to hold up in coastal conditions. See our brands for the full range of what we stock and install.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Beverly, MA
| Service | Typical range in Beverly |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $359 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 with camera) | $350 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Gas fireplace repair | $150 – $500 |
| Stainless steel chimney liner | $1,800 – $3,500 |
Beverly pricing runs toward the upper end of these ranges when a chimney is taller than two stories, has multiple flues, or requires scaffolding to access a steep coastal roof. Salt-air corrosion that has reached the flashing or crown adds repair cost on top of the sweep. Whatever the number, we deliver it in writing before any work begins: no surprise charges at the end of the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Beverly
We work throughout Beverly, from the dense older streets near downtown to the estate properties along the coast. Our crews know which streets have tight access, which roofs need extra care, and which chimneys pre-date modern building codes.
- Beverly Farms
- Prides Crossing
- Centerville
- Downtown Beverly
- Ryal Side
We schedule Beverly jobs within a one-week window during the fall rush and can usually route a technician to any Beverly neighborhood within a few business days.
Service Area – Cities Near Beverly
Alcott Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners in Salem, MA, Danvers, MA, Marblehead, MA, and Peabody, MA. Coastal conditions in Salem and Marblehead mirror what we see in Beverly, while Danvers and Peabody homes face similar freeze-thaw issues but less salt exposure. Wherever you are on the North Shore, the same written-price promise applies.
Serving Beverly, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Beverly 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 Beverly
Call (336) 863-3889 and a live person answers, any time of day or night. We’ll schedule a visit and send you the technician’s name and photo before they arrive, so you know exactly who is coming to the door.
Routine chimney sweeping and most inspections do not require a permit in Beverly. Structural repairs like a full rebuild can require a building permit, and we can help you determine what applies to your job before any work starts.
Most Beverly appointments are scheduled within a few business days, with the fall season booked further out. For urgent calls, we’ll work with you to find the earliest available slot, and our dispatch is coordinated locally from the Boston office.
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 Beverly Customers Say
"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."Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K.