Eds Brothers Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Flushing, including chimney sweep & creosote removal, chimney safety inspection (levels 1, 2 & 3), 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 Flushing and nearby areas.
Creosote is the byproduct of incomplete wood combustion, and it accumulates inside your flue every time you light a fire. In its third-stage glazed form it can ignite at temperatures exceeding 2,000°F — hot enough to crack tile liners and jump to your home's framing. Eds Brothers' sweeps use professional-grade rotary brushes, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and chemical treatments for stubborn glazed deposits to restore your flue to a clean, fire-safe condition. Every sweep includes a visual inspection of accessible components and a written safety report. We protect your furniture and floors with drop cloths throughout the job. Flushing homeowners should schedule at least one sweep per heating season — more often for those burning wood daily. Call (347) 516-0609 to book.
Request this service →Not all chimney inspections deliver the same protection. A Level 1 inspection covers accessible portions of the firebox, smoke chamber, and exterior crown. A Level 2 inspection — required when you sell, renovate, or change your fuel type — includes a full CCTV camera scan of the flue interior to reveal hidden cracks, liner failures, and blockages that invite carbon monoxide into living spaces. A Level 3 investigation addresses serious structural concerns. Eds Brothers is equipped for all three tiers and will recommend only the level your situation genuinely requires. We document every finding with photos and written notes, giving you a clear compliance record for insurance purposes and NYC building-code requirements. Safety is not an upgrade — it is the job.
Request this service →A compromised chimney liner is one of the most dangerous and least visible hazards in a Flushing home. Cracked clay tile liners allow superheated gases and carbon monoxide to seep through mortar joints directly into wall cavities and living areas. Eds Brothers installs UL-listed stainless-steel flexible liners sized precisely to your appliance for optimal draft efficiency, as well as cast-in-place liners for complex masonry configurations. We repair isolated tile damage where full replacement is not yet warranted. Every liner installation includes a combustion-air calculation to ensure your heating appliance vents safely under New York's cold-weather conditions. Our liner work carries a written workmanship warranty, and all materials meet NYC Department of Buildings standards.
Request this service →Flushing's freeze-thaw winters are brutal on masonry chimneys. Water enters hairline cracks in the crown or porous brick face, expands when it freezes, and progressively destroys mortar joints, liner tiles, and the firebox itself. Left unchecked, moisture damage can cost thousands in structural repairs. Eds Brothers applies vapor-permeable masonry waterproofers that seal the exterior without trapping internal moisture — critical for older brick homes throughout Flushing and Murray Hill. We rebuild spalled or cracked crowns using high-strength hydraulic cement and finish them with a drip edge to channel water away from the chimney stack. Chimney caps are installed or replaced as part of most waterproofing packages to provide continuous protection. One treatment can extend your chimney's service life by decades.
Request this service →A faulty damper does more than let cold Flushing winters draft into your living room — it can allow combustion gases including carbon monoxide to spill back into your home when the fireplace is in use. Eds Brothers diagnoses damper failures, warped blades, broken castings, and corroded hardware with hands-on inspection and, where needed, camera assistance. We replace throat dampers with heavy-duty cast-iron units and offer top-sealing damper upgrades that provide a gasketed airtight seal when the fireplace is not in use — dramatically improving energy efficiency. Firebox repairs including spalled brick replacement, refractory panel swap-outs, and smoke-shelf restoration are also part of our service menu. Every repair is tested before we leave to confirm safe, correct operation.
Request this service →The U.S. Fire Administration attributes roughly 2,900 residential fires per year to clogged dryer vents, yet this service is often skipped during routine home maintenance in Queens. Lint is highly combustible, and long or kinked vent runs — common in the attached row homes and multi-family buildings of Flushing — trap debris faster than the manufacturer's standard suggests. Eds Brothers' technicians use flexible auger brushes and high-powered compressed-air systems to clear every foot of ductwork from the dryer cabinet to the exterior exhaust cap. We inspect the cap for bird nests, crushed duct, and improper materials. You receive a written clearance report documenting vent condition before and after service. Most appointments take under an hour, and the safety benefit is immediate. Schedule annually or whenever drying times increase.
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