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Chimney Liner Installation in Brooklyn and Nearby Cities

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You need a new chimney liner when the existing flue is cracked, deteriorated, or the wrong size for your heating appliance, including after an oil-to-gas boiler conversion. All Star Chimney Sweep inspects the flue with a camera, explains what we find, and installs a properly sized liner, working cleanly inside your home and safely on the roof.

A chimney liner is the protective channel inside your flue that carries smoke, gases, and heat up and out of your home. When the original clay tiles crack, the mortar joints wear away, or a new furnace or boiler no longer matches the old flue, the liner can't do its job. Heat and combustion gases can then reach the brick and the wood framing around it. All Star Chimney Sweep installs new liners for homeowners in Brooklyn and nearby cities. We start by finding out what is wrong inside your chimney. Then we fit a liner sized to the appliance it serves and leave your home as clean as we found it. This page covers the signs that point to a liner problem, what the job includes, how our crew works, and what to expect from a visit.

Signs You Need a New Chimney Liner

Liner damage happens inside the flue, so you usually can't see it directly. What you notice are the side effects. If any of these sound familiar, have the chimney inspected before the next heating season. In New York City that season runs from October 1 through May 31.

  • A smoke or creosote smell in the house, especially on humid days or when the fireplace or heater isn't running
  • Poor draft: smoke rolls into the room, fires are hard to start, or the appliance struggles to vent
  • Pieces of clay tile, flakes of brick, or crumbled mortar collecting in the firebox or at the base of the flue
  • White, chalky staining on the outside brick or inside the chimney, a sign that moisture is moving through the masonry
  • Water in the firebox or damp spots on walls next to the chimney
  • A recent switch from oil to gas, or a new boiler, furnace, or water heater connected to an old flue
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What's Included in a Liner Installation

Every chimney is different, so we confirm the details after we inspect yours. A typical liner installation includes the following:

  • A camera inspection of the existing flue to document cracks, gaps, and deterioration
  • Measurement of the flue and review of the appliance it serves, so the new liner is sized correctly
  • Cleaning of the existing flue to remove soot, creosote, and loose debris before installation
  • Removal of broken tile or obstructions where needed to make room for the new liner
  • Installation of a liner suited to your fuel type, run the full height of the chimney
  • Connection at the bottom to the appliance or fireplace, and a secure fit at the top
  • A top plate and chimney cap to keep out rain and animals
  • Insulation around the liner where the chimney and appliance call for it
  • A final draft check, plus photos or video of the finished work
  • A walkthrough of what we did and anything else we noticed

How Our Crew Works in Your Home and on the Roof

Inside, we lay drop cloths from the door to the fireplace or appliance before any tools come out. We seal the fireplace opening or the appliance connection so soot stays in the flue. HEPA vacuums run while we work, capturing fine dust instead of spreading it through the room. We clean the flue with rotary brushes, which scrub the full inner surface, and use a camera to show you what the inside of your chimney actually looks like.

On the roof, our certified technicians set up safe access first, using ladders and fall protection suited to the roof's pitch and height. Brooklyn has plenty of brownstones, row houses, and multi-family buildings with tall chimneys and tight roof access, and we plan the setup around them. We lower the liner down from the top, fasten it at both ends, and fit the cap. Before we leave, we clean up the roof area and the work area inside.

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The Standard We Follow

We work to NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces, and vents. It calls for these systems to be inspected once a year. Chimney professionals use three inspection levels. Level 1 applies when nothing has changed. Level 2 applies when the system changes, such as a new appliance or a switch in fuel, or when the home is sold. Level 3 applies when a hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.

Liner work usually starts with a Level 2 inspection, including a camera look at the flue. This matters most in New York City buildings converting a boiler from oil to gas. That conversion requires a chimney evaluation, and a new liner is often needed. Gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue over time.

What Affects the Price

We give you a clear quote after the inspection, once we know what your chimney needs. Several factors shape the cost of a liner installation.

  • Chimney height and how easy it is to reach the roof safely
  • Fuel type: wood, gas, or oil, which determines the kind of liner required
  • Flue size, shape, and the condition of the existing tiles
  • How much soot, creosote, or debris has to be cleared first
  • Whether broken tile must be removed to fit the liner
  • Whether a camera inspection, insulation, a new cap, or masonry repairs are needed

How a Visit Works

When you contact us, we ask about your chimney, the appliance or fireplace it serves, and the problems you've noticed. We schedule a time that works for you. On the first visit, the crew protects your floors, inspects the chimney from inside and from the roof, and runs a camera through the flue.

Next, we show you the footage and explain what we found in plain terms. We tell you whether a new liner is needed, what kind, and what else may need attention. If you decide to go ahead, we schedule the installation. Simple jobs can sometimes be done the same day. When the work is finished, we test the draft, clean up, and walk you through the results.

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What to expect

How a visit goes

  1. We show you what we see

    Every inspection comes with photos of the flue, crown, damper or vent, so you can see the condition for yourself instead of taking our word for it.

  2. We explain your options

    When there is more than one reasonable fix, we lay out each option, what it addresses, and what happens if you wait, so you can decide what fits your home.

  3. We respect your home

    We lay down drop cloths, use sealed equipment to contain soot and dust, and leave the work area as clean as we found it.

FAQ

Common questions

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How do I know if my chimney liner is damaged?

Common signs include smoke smells, poor draft, tile or brick pieces in the firebox, white staining on the brick, and water inside the fireplace. The only reliable way to confirm damage is a camera inspection of the flue.

Do I need a new liner if I'm converting from oil to gas?

Often, yes. In New York City, the chimney has to be evaluated when a boiler is converted from oil to gas. A new liner is frequently required because gas exhaust creates acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue.

Will the installation make a mess in my home?

We lay drop cloths, seal the fireplace or appliance opening, and run HEPA vacuums throughout the job. Most of the heavy work happens from the roof, and we clean the work area before we leave.

How often should my chimney be inspected after a new liner goes in?

NFPA 211 calls for chimneys, fireplaces, and vents to be inspected once a year. That applies after a new liner is installed, too.

Can you install a liner in a brownstone or row house?

Yes. We work on brownstones, row houses, and multi-family buildings throughout Brooklyn and nearby cities. We plan the roof access and setup around each building.

What does the liner installation cost?

It depends on chimney height, roof access, fuel type, flue size and condition, how much buildup there is, and whether repairs are needed. We give you a quote after we inspect the chimney.

Find out what's going on in your chimney

Tell us what you're noticing, whether it's smoke, odors, leaks or a slow dryer, and we'll set up a visit. You'll get photos of what we find and a written price before any work begins.

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