Map of Nassau County, NY, an area served by Pro 1 Chimney
Chimney Sweeping, Nassau County

Chimney Sweeping Done Right in Nassau County, NY

About 25% of occupied homes in Nassau County still heat with fuel oil, according to recent Census estimates, a much higher share than in the city. An oil boiler sends soot and sulfur-bearing exhaust up the chimney, and over a few seasons the deposits narrow the flue and can block the base. That makes sweeping routine maintenance here, not an afterthought. Our local crew in Nassau sweeps boiler and fireplace flues, empties the cleanout and points out anything worn, so the system heads into winter clear and drafting properly.

Open 24 hours, Sunday to Friday. Free written estimates.

Nassau County, NY

Chimney Sweeping for Nassau County Homes

New housing after World War II pushed Massapequa's population from about 3,500 in 1940 to roughly 40,000 by 1960. Many of those homes still run oil boilers through their original chimneys, and a yearly sweep keeps soot from building up at the base.

Hicksville became a busy suburb in the building boom after World War II. Houses from that era often pair a boiler flue with a fireplace in the same stack, and each needs its own cleaning schedule based on how it is used.

We sweep chimneys in Massapequa, Hicksville, Levittown, East Meadow and Syosset.

When to Call Us

  • Smoke rolls into the room when the fire starts
  • A strong campfire smell on humid days
  • Black flakes falling into the firebox
  • You do not remember the last sweep
  • You bought a house with a fireplace you have never used

How the Job Goes

  1. We protect the room

    Drop cloths go down from the door to the hearth and the opening is sealed before any brush goes in.

  2. We clean the whole system

    Firebox, damper, smoke shelf, smoke chamber and flue, with rods and brushes sized to your flue.

  3. We look while we clean

    We check the damper, the flue joints and the crown and cap, and tell you plainly what we found.

  4. You get it in writing

    If anything needs repair, you get a free written estimate before any work starts.

Chimney Sweeping Questions in Nassau County

How often should an oil-heated Nassau County home have its chimney swept?
Most oil flues need a sweep every year. A burner out of adjustment makes far more soot, so if we find heavy deposits we suggest a burner tune-up too. Gas flues usually need cleaning less often, and an inspection will tell you which you need.
Can you sweep the chimney when I convert from oil to gas?
Yes, and it is a good idea. Old oil deposits left in the flue mix with moisture from gas exhaust and can attack the masonry. We sweep the flue and check whether its size suits the new boiler, which often calls for a liner.
How often should a chimney be swept?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys and fireplaces, calls for an inspection at least once a year, with cleaning when deposits build up. A fireplace used every winter weekend usually needs a sweep every year.

More about chimney sweeping, or see all our work in Nassau County.

Tall brick chimney with a capSAVE$500 OFFANY SERVICE

Limited time offer

$500 OFF

Any chimney service. Mention it when you call or book online.

Mason working on a brick building from a lift
18,000+ projects completed by our own crew

Simple from the first call

How It Works

  1. Your callCall, text or book online

    Tell us what you see or smell. A real person from our team answers and sets a time that suits you.

  2. The visitFree chimney inspection

    Our own crew arrives in a marked Pro 1 van, covers the floor and inspects the chimney from the firebox to the cap, free of charge.

  3. The estimateFree written estimate

    We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.

  4. The workThe job, done right

    We do the work, clean up the roof, the yard and the room, and walk you through the finished job.

Book before the holidays. Fireplaces get their heaviest use from Thanksgiving to New Year. A free inspection now catches nests, creosote and cracked flue tiles before the first big fire and the family gatherings.

Book My Free Inspection

Free Estimate in Nassau County

Leave your details and our local team calls you back to set a time.

Chimney Sweeping in Nassau County

(844) 468-2410Book Online
Text us