Chimney, Dryer Vent and Air Duct Care for New York Homes
We work across Manhattan, from Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and Lenox Hill to the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights, plus Roosevelt Island and Old Astoria and Hallets Point in Queens.
- Certified technicians handle every inspection and job
- We photograph what we find inside the flue or vent
- Floors and furniture are covered before work begins
Services
Chimney and duct work we do
From a routine sweep before the fall to a full liner for a boiler converting from oil to gas, here is what we do. Every job starts with a look at the system as it is, so the work matches what your chimney, vent or ducts actually need.
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Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep removes the creosote, soot and debris that build up in your flue and can cause… -
Chimney Inspection
A chimney inspection checks whether your chimney and fireplace or heating appliance can vent safely, and the NFPA… -
Chimney Repair
Chimney repair fixes the masonry, crown, flashing, cap, damper and flue liner problems that let water, smoke and… -
Air Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleaning is worth doing when there's a visible problem: dust blowing from vents, renovation debris, pests,… -
Chimney Liner Installation
You need a new chimney liner when the existing one is cracked, deteriorated, missing, or the wrong size… -
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning removes the lint that builds up between your dryer and the outside, which restores airflow…
Warning signs
Call us if you notice any of these
Most problems give a warning first. Catching them early keeps a small fix from turning into a big one.
- Smoke drifts into the room instead of rising up the flue
- A strong campfire smell, especially on humid summer days
- Clothes need more than one cycle to dry
- Flakes of tile, brick or mortar showing up in the firebox
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall near the chimney
- Dust puffs out of the registers when the system starts
Straight pricing
No bait prices. No surprises.
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Written price first
Before any work starts, you get a written price for the specific job we discussed. Nothing begins until you have approved it.
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Photos of our findings
We photograph what we find inside the chimney, vent or ductwork and walk you through it. You can keep the photos for your records or share them with your building.
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No surprise add-ons
If we find something new during the work, we stop and explain it before doing anything more. You decide whether to add it, and nothing is added without your approval.
How it works
Clear steps. Your approval first.
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Book a visit
Call or send a short request: the fireplace, stove, boiler flue or vents you need looked at, and what you have noticed.
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We inspect first
The crew lays down drop cloths, checks the system top to bottom and runs a camera up the flue where it is needed.
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Written price, your call
You see photos of what we found and get the price in writing. Work starts only after you say yes.
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Clean, fix, report
We sweep, repair or reline, vacuum up with HEPA filters and leave you a photo report of the finished work.
About us
Chimney and vent work built around older New York buildings
AshVanta Chimney Services cleans, inspects and repairs chimneys, fireplaces, dryer vents and air ducts across Manhattan and nearby parts of Queens. Much of the work here happens in older masonry buildings: brownstones with shared party walls, prewar co-ops with tall flues, and rowhouses where a fireplace may have sat unused for years. That shapes how we work. We start with an inspection, not a sales pitch. Our certified technicians check the flue, smoke chamber, damper, crown and cap, and photograph what they find. Then we explain what needs attention now, what can wait, and what is fine as it is. If you are converting a boiler from oil to gas, adding a new stove or insert, or getting ready to sell, we can tell you what the chimney needs before the change happens. On the day of the work, we cover floors and furniture, keep soot contained, and leave the room the way we found it.
More about how we workInspections
Three levels of chimney inspection
The NFPA 211 standard calls for a yearly inspection. Which level you need depends on what has changed since the last one.
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Level 1
Annual check
For a chimney and appliance that have not changed and will be used the same way: the readily accessible parts of the chimney, the flue and the connection, checked for soundness, blockages and deposits.
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Level 2
Camera inspection
When something changed — a new stove, insert or boiler, a fuel switch such as oil to gas, the sale of the home, or a chimney fire, storm or quake. Adds a video scan of the whole flue and the accessible attic, roof and crawl spaces.
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Level 3
Concealed areas
Only when a Level 1 or 2 points to a hidden hazard that cannot be checked any other way: parts of the chimney or building are opened to reach it.
Book before the first cold night
Fall is the busiest time for chimney sweeps. Get your sweep and yearly inspection on the calendar before you light the first fire.
Service areas
Where we work
We work throughout Manhattan's residential neighborhoods and in the nearby Queens waterfront areas. If your neighborhood is not listed, reach out and ask. We may still be able to help.
- YorkvilleLocal service & repairs
- Carnegie HillLocal service & repairs
- Upper East SideLocal service & repairs
- Upper West SideLocal service & repairs
- Manhattan ValleyLocal service & repairs
- East HarlemLocal service & repairs
- Lenox HillLocal service & repairs
- Roosevelt IslandLocal service & repairs
- Old AstoriaLocal service & repairs
- Hallets PointLocal service & repairs
- Lincoln SquareLocal service & repairs
- Morningside HeightsLocal service & repairs
Where we work
Every kind of home in New York
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Rowhouses and brownstones
These homes often have several flues in one stack and walls shared with neighbors, so we check each flue on its own and look closely at masonry and crowns that have weathered for a long time. Fireplaces that sat unused for years usually need an inspection before the first fire.
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Detached homes
Free-standing chimneys take more weather on every side, so caps, crowns, flashing and waterproofing get extra attention. Dryer vents in these homes can also run long distances to an exterior wall.
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Co-ops and apartment buildings
Work here often means coordinating access, roof entry and scheduling with building management, and boiler flues serve many units at once. During an oil-to-gas conversion, the chimney has to be evaluated, and a new liner is often part of the job.
How often should my chimney be inspected?
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. That holds even if you rarely use the fireplace, because damage from water, animals or settling can happen whether or not you light a fire.
What is the difference between a Level 1, 2 and 3 inspection?
A Level 1 inspection is for a system that has not changed. Level 2 is for when something changes, such as a new appliance or a switch of fuel, or when the home is being sold. Level 3 is for when a hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
Our building is converting its boiler from oil to gas. Does the chimney need work?
In New York City, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of an oil-to-gas conversion. A new liner is often needed, because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue. We can inspect the flue and explain what the conversion will require.
Do I really need my air ducts cleaned?
Not always. The U.S. EPA advises cleaning ducts when there is substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris. It also notes that duct cleaning has not been shown to prevent health problems. We will look first and tell you honestly whether cleaning makes sense for your system.
Why does dryer vent cleaning matter?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. Lint builds up in the vent run over time, which also makes drying take longer.
When is the best time to schedule chimney work?
Late spring and summer are usually easiest, since repairs can be done well before you need the fireplace or the heat. For apartment buildings, New York City's heat season runs from October 1 through May 31, so boiler flue work is best planned outside that window when possible.
Will the work make a mess in my home?
We cover floors and furniture near the work area and use equipment that keeps soot and dust contained. When we finish, we clean up and leave the space the way we found it.
Can you work in a co-op or managed building?
Yes. We can coordinate with your super or managing agent on access, roof entry and scheduling, and we can share photos and findings with the building if you need them.
Find out what your chimney or vents need
Tell us about your home, what you have noticed, and when you are available. We will set up an inspection, show you what we find, and give you a written price before any work begins.