Matts & Sons Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Hempstead, including professional chimney sweeping, chimney inspection (level i, ii & iii), 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 Hempstead and nearby areas.
Our chimney sweeping service is the foundation of a safe, efficient fireplace. Matts & Sons technicians use rotary brush systems combined with industrial HEPA-vacuum equipment, ensuring that combustible creosote deposits, bird nesting material, and ash residue are fully extracted from your flue — not just pushed around. Before we begin, every surface near the firebox is protected with heavy-duty drop cloths and our crew wears shoe covers indoors. After the sweep, we conduct a visual inspection of the flue liner, smoke chamber, and damper, and we brief you clearly on anything that needs attention. Hempstead homeowners burning hardwood through Long Island's cold winters build creosote faster than they realize; our methodical process catches Stage 2 and Stage 3 buildup before it ever becomes a fire hazard. You get a written service record for every visit.
Request this service →A thorough chimney inspection is the only way to know — not guess — whether your system is safe to use. Matts & Sons performs Level I inspections for regularly serviced chimneys, Level II inspections for real-estate transactions and appliance changes (increasingly common in Hempstead's active housing market), and Level III inspections when hidden damage is suspected. Our technicians evaluate the firebox, smoke chamber, liner integrity, exterior masonry, flashing, and cap in systematic order. We use digital imaging where access requires it and produce a clear written report with photographs you can keep. Every finding is explained in plain language — no upselling jargon, no manufactured urgency. If a repair is needed, we quote it honestly. If everything checks out, we tell you that too. Documented inspections also satisfy most homeowners' insurance requirements and protect you at closing.
Request this service →A compromised chimney liner is one of the most serious — and most overlooked — safety issues in Long Island homes. Cracks, spalling, or missing liner sections allow carbon monoxide and combustion gases to migrate into living spaces, and they accelerate masonry deterioration in Hempstead's humid coastal climate. Matts & Sons installs flexible stainless-steel liners, rigid liner systems, and cast-in-place restorative liners depending on what your flue geometry and appliance type demand. All liner work meets NFPA 211 standards and New York State building code. We size every liner correctly for your specific heating appliance — an undersized liner is just as problematic as a cracked one. Our liner installations carry a written warranty, and we always pull the appropriate permits so your work is fully documented for insurance purposes and future resale. Your safety is not negotiable.
Request this service →Nassau County's coastal environment delivers a punishing freeze-thaw cycle every winter, and Hempstead's older brick chimneys bear the brunt of it. Deteriorating mortar joints, spalling brick faces, cracked chimney crowns, and failing caps are the predictable result — and they accelerate rapidly once moisture finds its way inside. Matts & Sons masons tuckpoint deteriorated joints with properly matched mortar mixes, replace individual damaged bricks, and rebuild crowns using a sloped, drip-edge design that sheds water away from the flue opening. We don't apply a skim coat and call it done; we remove all compromised material before new work goes in. Color-matching matters to us because your home's curb appeal matters to you. All masonry repairs are sealed with a professional-grade breathable waterproofing treatment to extend the life of the work significantly beyond standard repairs.
Request this service →An uncapped chimney in Hempstead is an open invitation — for rain, raccoons, starlings, and squirrels to set up residence in your flue. A faulty or missing top-sealing damper wastes hundreds of dollars in heating costs every winter as conditioned air escapes straight up the stack. Matts & Sons installs heavy-gauge stainless-steel and copper chimney caps with mesh skirting properly sized to your flue dimensions, along with top-sealing dampers that create an airtight closure when the fireplace is not in use. We also service and replace traditional throat dampers that have warped or corroded beyond adjustment. Every cap installation includes a stability check to ensure it will withstand Long Island's coastal winds without lifting. These are small investments with outsized returns — most homeowners recover the cost in energy savings within a single heating season.
Request this service →Water is the accelerant behind almost every chimney repair bill we see in Hempstead. Rain and snowmelt that penetrate the masonry through porous brick, an open crown, or a failed flashing joint trigger a cascade: spalling brick, rusted dampers, deteriorated liner sections, stained interior ceilings, and eventually structural failure of the chimney stack itself. Matts & Sons applies ChimneySaver vapor-permeable waterproofing sealant, which locks water molecules out while allowing the masonry to breathe and release internal moisture — preventing the bubbling and flaking that trap-coat products cause. Our flashing repair work addresses both the step flashing at the roofline and the counter-flashing embedded in the mortar joints, ensuring a watertight seal at this critical transition point. We also assess and re-seal the smoke chamber where appropriate. Completed work is backed by our written satisfaction guarantee.
Request this service →Fast response, upfront pricing, and workmanship guaranteed. Get your free estimate today.