Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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Chimney cap and crown work in Everett typically runs $450-$1,800 depending on whether we’re sealing a cracked crown or installing a multi-flue cap over a triple-decker stack. Most Everett jobs need more than a simple cap swap because the original masonry was built for coal and never properly adapted for modern venting. Call Corrine Halstead’s team at (857) 309-1908 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We dispatch crews to Everett from our Boston office and carry DuraFlex and Gelco caps sized for the oversized flues common in this city’s 1890-1930 housing stock. Every visit includes an NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection and a documented photo record under Haven Standard Clause 4.
Why Everett Homes Are Different
Everett’s triple-deckers and two-families were built when coal was the only fuel, and those chimneys were never meant to handle the cooler, wetter exhaust of gas or oil conversions. The flues are too wide, too tall, and often shared between units with no separation. In the winter, nor’easters drive freeze-thaw cycles that spall brick and open mortar joints, while summer humidity off the Mystic River keeps the masonry damp year-round.
We’ve found single stacks in the Glendale Park area where one unit’s abandoned flue pulls backdraft from an active boiler next door. That’s a carbon monoxide pathway, and it’s invisible without a camera. The city’s density also means we coordinate with tenants and landlords on shared stacks, documenting which flue serves which unit so nothing gets missed.
Our Main Everett Services
Most Everett calls start with a sweep and inspection, then move to cap, crown, or liner work once the camera shows what’s actually happening inside the flue.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Everett
We clean multi-flue masonry stacks in Everett’s triple-deckers with rotary brushes sized to each flue’s actual diameter, not the oversize original bore. Class III glazed creosote, common in poorly lined oil flues, gets mechanical treatment before it becomes a fire hazard. Every sweep includes a Level 2 camera scan and written photo record. Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Everett.
Chimney Repair in Everett
Freeze-thaw damage from Everett’s coastal winters shows up as spalling brick, open mortar joints, and cracked crowns. We tuckpoint with matching mortar, rebuild crowns with proper slope and overhang, and document the structural condition with photos you can show your insurer or buyer. Chimney Repair in Everett.
Fireplace Services in Everett
Fireplace rebuilds and insert installations in Everett require careful flue sizing because the original chimney was designed for a coal furnace, not a wood or gas fireplace. We measure the flue, check the smoke chamber, and specify the right insert or recommend liner work if the draft won’t support safe operation. Fireplace Services in Everett.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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Everett’s triple-decker chimneys need caps and crowns that handle multiple flues, persistent moisture, and decades of deferred maintenance. A standard big-box cap won’t seal a multi-flue stack with uneven courses and eroded mortar beds. We size Chimney Cap & Crown systems to the actual crown footprint, not the catalog drawing, and we photo-document the fit under Haven Standard Clause 4.
Multi-Flue Cap
Signs you need it
Your cap covers one flue but leaves adjacent flues exposed, or rain runs between flues and soaks the smoke shelf below.
What it costs in Everett
Multi-flue cap installation in Everett typically runs $650-$1,200 depending on crown width and mesh height needed for your appliance type.
How we do it
We measure the crown footprint, fabricate or order a cap with proper mesh and lid overhang, and anchor it with stainless steel fasteners set into sound masonry, not deteriorating brick.
Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has hairline cracks, pooling water, or missing chunks at the edges where brick spalling has begun below.
What it costs in Everett
Crown repair in Everett ranges from $450-$950 for crack sealing and resurfacing, or $1,200-$1,800 if we need to form and pour a new crown.
How we do it
We grind out cracks, apply a bonding agent, and trowel on a slope-correct cementitious coating with proper drip edge and flue clearance.
What Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Everett
| Item | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Multi-flue cap installation | $650 - $1,200 |
| Crown crack repair and coating | $450 - $950 |
| Full crown replacement | $1,200 - $1,800 |
Do I need a separate cap for each flue in my triple-decker?
Not necessarily. A single properly sized multi-flue cap covers all flues with better rain protection and less wind uplift risk than individual caps on a deteriorating crown. We’ll show you the camera footage and recommend the right configuration for your stack.
How long does a crown coating last in Everett’s climate?
A properly applied crown coating lasts 8-12 years in Everett if the underlying masonry is sound; freeze-thaw damage accelerates failure on already-compromised crowns, which is why we camera-inspect before quoting.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Everett
Everett’s coal-era chimneys were built with flues too large for modern gas and oil appliances, and many were never lined at all during mid-century fuel conversions. An unlined or oversized flue lets exhaust cool too fast, causing condensation that degrades mortar and creosote that ignites. Chimney Liner & Rebuild work in Everett starts with a camera scan to map the flue condition, then we specify the right liner or rebuild scope.
Stainless Steel Liner
Signs you need it
Your flue is unlined, the existing liner is perforated, or a gas appliance vents into a chimney with visible mortar gaps between clay tiles.
What it costs in Everett
Stainless steel liner installation in Everett typically runs $2,800-$4,500 for a single flue, including insulation, top plate, and connector.
How we do it
We drop a camera to confirm flue dimensions and obstructions, then install a UL-listed stainless liner with proper insulation and a sealed top plate, photo-documenting every joint.
Partial Rebuild
Signs you need it
The upper courses of your chimney are structurally compromised with spalled brick, missing mortar, or a leaning stack above the roofline.
What it costs in Everett
Partial rebuilds in Everett range from $3,500-$6,500 depending on height, scaffolding needs, and whether we need to rebuild the crown as well.
How we do it
We dismantle to sound masonry, salvage matching brick where possible, and rebuild with proper bond, flue clearance, and a new crown sloped for drainage.
What Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Everett
| Item | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner (single flue) | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $3,500 - $6,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,500 - $15,000 |
Can I just use my unlined chimney for a gas furnace?
No. Massachusetts code and the appliance manufacturer require a properly sized liner for all Category I gas appliances; an unlined flue can allow condensation to destroy the chimney from inside while leaking carbon monoxide through mortar gaps.
How do I know if I need a liner or a full rebuild?
The camera tells us: if the outer masonry is sound and only the flue is compromised, a liner solves it; if the structural walls are deteriorated, liner installation won’t stop the stack from failing. We show you both and quote each option in writing.
Brands We Service in Everett
We stock caps, liners, and repair materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Copperfield through our Haven buying network, with most parts available for Everett jobs within 24-48 hours. our brands
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Everett, MA
| Service | Typical range in Everett |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and Level 2 inspection | $250 - $350 |
| Multi-flue cap installation | $650 - $1,200 |
| Crown crack repair and coating | $450 - $950 |
| Full crown replacement | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| Stainless steel liner (single flue) | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $3,500 - $6,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,500 - $15,000 |
| Class III creosote removal (mechanical) | $400 - $700 |
| Fireplace insert installation with liner | $3,200 - $5,500 |
| Tuckpointing (per square foot) | $18 - $28 |
Everett’s triple-decker access and shared-stack coordination can add labor time compared to single-family jobs, especially when scaffolding is needed on narrow lots. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, with no change orders unless you approve additional scope in writing.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Everett
We work across Everett’s dense residential core, from the older triple-decker blocks near the Malden line to the riverside areas below Route 16. Crews are dispatched from our Boston office and typically arrive within scheduled windows agreed when you book.
- Glendale Park
- Woodlawn
- North Everett
- Lower Broadway
- Riverside (near Mystic River)
Service Area - Cities Near Everett
Level Two Chimney Co. serves homeowners throughout the inner Boston metro, with crews regularly working in Boston, MA, Cambridge, MA, Winchester, MA, and Wakefield, MA. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Boston office.
Serving Everett, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Everett area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Cleaning in Everett
Most chimney repairs and liner installations require a building permit from Everett’s Inspectional Services Department; we pull permits as part of our scope and include the documentation in your job packet. Call (857) 309-1908 and we’ll confirm whether your specific job needs permitting.
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection for all chimneys, and sweeping when creosote reaches 1/8 inch; Everett’s oil-heated triple-deckers with oversized flues often need sweeping every year due to poorer draft and cooler flue gases. We document creosote depth with photos so you can see whether next year’s sweep can wait.
Yes, and it’s common in Everett. We coordinate with all affected tenants, identify which flue serves which unit with our camera, and document the condition of each flue separately so landlords have clear records for every dwelling unit.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Everett Customers Say
"Cap and crown replaced after water was getting in. Price was quoted in writing, and they showed me the mortar failure first."
- Neil O."We were buying the house and needed a real inspection. The report had photographs, the standard it was done to, and a clear repair figure. The seller paid for the repair."
- Lorna D."Clean, careful, put down sheeting, and the fireplace works properly for the first time since we moved in."
- Yvette S.