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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AfterTrusted Chimney Liner & Rebuild for Flushing Homeowners
If you’re wondering how much Chimney Liner & Rebuild costs, Flushing jobs typically run $2,800 to $9,500 depending on the flue size, liner material, and how far the masonry damage extends. We complete most liner replacements in one day, while full rebuilds run three to five days with scaffolding. Level Two Chimney Flushing has performed liner and rebuild work in Flushing, Queens since 2009, and every one of those jobs started the same way: a camera down the flue, photos in hand, a written price before any tool came off the truck. Call (516) 240-9191 and you’ll speak to a live person, not a voicemail.
If your liner is cracked, separated, or missing sections, the flue gases you’re venting are no longer staying inside the chimney. They’re moving through the void between the liner and the masonry, which is how carbon monoxide ends up in bedrooms and how chimney fires start in framing that was never meant to touch heat. That’s the part most homeowners never hear until after an incident. We’d rather you hear it from a camera image you can see with your own eyes. That’s been our default since 2009, and it’s written into Clause 4 of the Haven Standard: a documented photo record on every job, no exceptions.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Level Two Chimney Flushing, serving Flushing since 2009.
What Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Service Includes
Stainless Steel Liner
A stainless steel liner is a continuous tube of alloy steel installed inside your existing flue to contain heat and combustion gases. It’s the standard fix when the original clay tile liner has cracked, and it’s what we recommend for most Flushing homes built before 1980. Level Two Chimney Flushing sources stainless liners from DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney, and we size them to the exact diameter your appliance requires, not whatever is on the truck that day.
Flexible Liner
Flexible liner is a single continuous stainless tube that bends through offset flue paths without cutting into masonry. It’s the right call when your flue has bends or offsets that would make rigid sections impractical, which we see often in Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Jackson Heights and Flushing’s older attached rowhouses. We install flexible liner from DuraFlex and Gelco, and we pull it through, then re-camera the flue to confirm the liner is seated cleanly with no kinks.
Liner Replacement
Liner replacement means removing the old clay tile or steel liner and installing a new one sized to your current furnace, boiler, or fireplace. It’s needed when the old liner shows vertical cracks, missing tile sections, or separation at the mortar joints, all of which show up clearly on a Level 2 camera scan. We document the old liner’s condition in photos before removal, so you’re making the decision based on what we saw, not what we said we saw.
Partial Rebuild
A partial rebuild addresses masonry failure above the roofline or at the crown while leaving the lower chimney structure intact. Bayside Chimney Liner & Rebuild jobs face the same freeze-thaw cycles as Flushing, where spalling brick-brick face popping off from trapped moisture-is the most common sign that a partial rebuild is needed. We rebuild the damaged section to match your existing brick as closely as possible, and we install a proper concrete crown with a drip edge so water stops driving the problem.
Full Chimney Rebuild
A full rebuild is when the structural masonry has failed to the point that partial repair would leave unstable brick in place. This means tearing down to the roofline or below and rebuilding with new brick, new mortar, new flue liner, and a new crown. We see this most often in Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Flushing where chimneys were built with low-fired brick and lime mortar that has turned to sand over 60 or 70 years. Full rebuilds are the largest investment, which is exactly when you want the camera record before we touch anything, and the written scope of what the rebuild includes.
Liner Repair
Liner repair addresses isolated damage, like a single cracked tile or a deteriorated mortar joint between tiles, without a full replacement. It’s the right scope when the camera shows one or two compromised spots in an otherwise sound flue. We use HeatShield resurfacing material for targeted liner repair, and we document the before and after with the camera so the warranty file is backed by images, not promises.
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.
Signs You Need Chimney Liner & Rebuild Right Now
- Flakes of clay tile at the bottom of the fireplace or cleanout. That’s the liner coming apart piece by piece. Each flake is a section of the flue wall that’s no longer doing its job, and the next piece that falls exposes an open path for heat and gas into the surrounding structure.
- White staining or efflorescence on exterior brick. Water is moving through the masonry, and when it carries salts to the surface, the brick face starts spalling. In Flushing’s freeze-thaw winters, that moisture expands inside the brick and accelerates the failure. Efflorescence is the first visible sign the chimney’s water management is broken.
- Soot or smoke odor in rooms near the chimney. Flue gases are coming back into the living space instead of leaving through the flue. That points to a liner breach or a chimney too wide for the appliance it’s venting. Either way, the gases contain carbon monoxide, and the fix is the liner, not a candle.
- Rust stains on the damper or firebox. Condensation is forming inside the flue, which means the liner is too large, too cold, or compromised. Acidic condensate eats mortar joints, and the rust you see at the bottom is evidence of acid working somewhere above.
- Spalling brick faces on the ground after heavy rain or a thaw. Brick that peels off in layers has lost its fired surface and is now absorbing water like a sponge into the soft interior. When the exterior face spalls, the structural strength of the chimney is reduced, and the repair window is closing.
BeforeAfterOur Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process - Step by Step
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The camera inspection comes first, and it’s included. We run a Level 2 camera scan from the cleanout or fireplace up through the flue. You watch the screen with us. We point to what we see: cracked tile, separated joints, spalled mortar, or a flue that’s oversized for the appliance. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires the photo record, and we’ve been operating that way since 2009.
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You get a written price and written scope, not a verbal estimate. We write down exactly what we’ll do, what materials we’ll use, what the price is, and what the warranty covers. Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the “Have it in writing” rule, means you get all of this before anyone picks up a tool. We don’t do call-for-a-quote, and we never will.
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We size the liner or scope the rebuild to your specific chimney. Every home in Flushing is different: some flues run straight, some offset, some serve a furnace, some a fireplace. We measure and calculate the right liner diameter and length, and the right rebuild scope, so you’re not paying for work the chimney doesn’t need.
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The work happens on schedule, with a named tech and a text on the way. You’ll know who is coming, and you’ll get a text when they’re on their way. Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and licensed. We treat your roofline and your living room like we’d treat our own.
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We document everything again with the camera and put the record in your hands. When the liner is in or the rebuild is done, we run the camera again. You get before and after photos, a written record of the work, and a written warranty. If anything isn’t right within 365 days, the Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right.
How Much Does Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Flushing?
A stainless steel liner replacement in Flushing typically runs $2,800 to $4,800 depending on flue height, diameter, and whether we’re venting a furnace, boiler, or fireplace. Partial rebuilds at the crown and upper courses generally land between $3,500 and $6,500. A full chimney rebuild from the roofline up, including new liner, new brick, and a new crown, runs $7,000 to $9,500 on average. Those are real numbers from real Flushing jobs, not a range designed to get you on the phone.
What moves the price: flue height above the roof, roof access difficulty, whether scaffolding is required on a rowhouse party wall, and whether we’re matching historical brick or using standard modular. The way to avoid overpaying is to never accept an estimate that doesn’t include a camera record. If a company tells you the liner is shot without showing you a crack, get a second opinion. Bring us any competitor’s written quote and we’ll give you a free second opinion on it. A written price before any work starts is the entire game, and we’ve held that line since day one.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild Near Flushing - Our Service Area
Level Two Chimney Flushing serves Flushing and the surrounding Queens neighborhoods, including Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Jackson Heights, Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Bayside, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Long Island City, and Jamaica. We also run calls into Throgs Neck, Astoria, and across the bridge to the Upper East Side and Manhattan. Most Flushing appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, and emergency inspections are available through our 24-hour live phone line.
Serving Flushing, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Flushing area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Flushing
A chimney liner is the inner wall of your flue, the barrier that keeps heat and combustion gases inside the chimney instead of moving through your brickwork. A rebuild is structural masonry work, either partial at the crown or full from the roofline down. A liner replacement fixes the inner passage; a rebuild fixes the brick structure that surrounds it.
Most stainless steel liner replacements take one day from setup to cleanup. Partial rebuilds run two to three days depending on height and brick matching. Full rebuilds take three to five days including scaffolding, demolition, brick work, and crown curing. We’ll give you a firm schedule in writing before the job starts, and we’ll text you when the crew is on the way.
Liner replacement in Flushing runs $2,800 to $4,800. Partial rebuilds are $3,500 to $6,500. Full rebuilds are $7,000 to $9,500 on average. The exact number depends on flue height, access difficulty, and whether we’re matching historical brick. Call (516) 240-9191 and we’ll give you a written price based on a camera inspection before any work starts.
Yes. We install and service DuraFlex stainless steel liners, and we use HeatShield for targeted liner repair work. We also work with Gelco and Olympia Chimney liners. We stock common DuraFlex diameters and can order anything unusual within a few days.
If your chimney is actively smoking into the house or you suspect a carbon monoxide issue, stop using the fireplace and call us. Our phone line is answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll talk through what’s happening, tell you whether it’s safe to stay in the home, and schedule an emergency camera inspection. If it’s a gas or CO emergency, call 911 first.
Every liner installation and rebuild carries a written warranty that covers materials and workmanship, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. The warranty is written, not verbal, and it’s part of the written scope you receive before we start. The camera record we hand you at the end is the documentation backing that warranty.
Clear the area around the fireplace or hearth so we have a working zone, and move anything fragile from the path between the front door and the chimney. If we need roof access, we’ll coordinate that with you in the written scope. You don’t need to do anything else. We bring drop cloths, we protect the working area, and we clean up before we leave. Call (516) 240-9191 if you have questions about your specific fireplace or furnace setup.
Schedule Your Chimney Liner & Rebuild Service in Flushing Today
You can keep guessing what’s inside your flue, or you can see it. Call (516) 240-9191 and a live person answers. We’ll schedule the camera inspection, show you exactly what’s happening inside your chimney, and put a written price in your hands before any work starts. No call-for-a-quote, no pressure, and the photo record is yours to keep. Corrine Halstead and the Level Two Flushing team have been documenting and fixing Flushing chimneys since 2009, and we’re ready when you are.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Level Two Chimney Flushing, serving Flushing since 2009.