Inspect annually per NFPA 211 and clean as needed. North Shore salt air and freeze-thaw winters are tough on masonry, so the yearly look matters even if you rarely burn.

The flammable tar residue wood smoke leaves in the flue — the fuel for chimney fires. Regular sweeping removes it before it becomes dangerous.

Level 1 is the annual visual checkup. Level 2 adds a camera scan of the flue and is required when buying or selling a home, after a chimney fire, or when changing fuel or appliance.

Usually flashing, then crown cracks, then a missing cap, then porous brick — in that order. An inspection with photos pinpoints it.

Yes — Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Locust Valley, Bayville, Oyster Bay and the surrounding Nassau County towns.

Yes — free, written, and honored. No surprise charges.

Absolutely — annual cleaning, venting checks and tune-ups keep gas units safe and reliable.

Same-day callbacks, and usually on-site within days — faster for active leaks. Fall books up quickly on the North Shore, so beat the rush.