From deep creosote removal to thorough safety inspections and fireplace cleaning, our certified sweeps keep your hearth burning clean and safe all season. Proudly family-owned, serving Yonkers and greater Westchester County.
Most fire safety experts recommend having your chimney swept once a year, and that guidance holds true for Yonkers homes that rely on a wood-burning fireplace or stove through our long Hudson Valley heating season. So what actually happens between sweeps? Each fire you burn leaves behind creosote – a tarry, dark residue produced when wood smoke cools and condenses on the flue walls. Creosote is highly flammable, and once it accumulates it only takes a stray ember to ignite a chimney fire. Skipping a year lets that buildup harden into a glazed layer that is far tougher to remove and far more dangerous. An annual sweep clears the creosote, checks for hidden hazards, and keeps your fireplace drafting cleanly all winter long.
Few cities have housing as varied as Yonkers, and Alpine knows it well. We sweep the ornate flues of the historic Victorians in Park Hill, the sturdy colonials and multi-family homes around Nodine Hill and Getty Square, the riverfront residences near the Hudson RiverWalk, and the newer developments rising near the Cross County Shopping Center. Every fireplace has its own quirks, and our team has seen them all.
From families near Untermyer Park and Gardens to homeowners in Glenwood, and folks who spend their weekends at Tibbetts Brook Park or exploring the grounds of the historic Sherwood House, we bring the same careful, neighbor-to-neighbor service to every doorstep. Whatever the style or age of your home, Alpine has the experience and equipment to keep its chimney clean, safe, and ready for the season.
For most Yonkers homeowners, once a year is the right cadence – ideally in late summer or early fall, before you fire up the hearth for our chilly Hudson Valley winter. If you burn wood almost daily or heat primarily with a wood stove, you may need a mid-season cleaning as well. Gas and oil flues should still be checked annually even though they build up less residue.
A standard sweep and basic safety check typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour and a half for a single flue. The exact time depends on how much creosote has built up, the height and design of your Yonkers home's chimney, and whether we find anything that warrants a closer look. We always work efficiently while keeping your floors and furnishings protected.
A sweep is the physical cleaning – removing creosote, soot, and debris from the flue so it drafts safely. An inspection is the evaluation, where we examine the liner, masonry, cap, and connections for cracks, blockages, or wear. The two go hand in hand: our Yonkers visits pair a thorough cleaning with a safety check so you know the system is both clean and sound.
Yes, please. For your safety and ours, the fireplace or stove should be completely cool with no active embers before we begin. As a rule of thumb, avoid burning for at least 24 hours before your appointment so the firebox and flue have fully cooled. This lets our Yonkers technicians clean and inspect every surface thoroughly without waiting for hot components to settle.
We prioritize safety on every job, and we continuously invest in training and education to stay on top of industry standards — especially important for Yonkers' older homes.
We hold memberships with the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG), NY State Chimney Sweep Guild, and BBB. Joey has 32 years of industry experience.
Chimney sweeping, masonry repairs, gutter cleaning, dryer vent care — we handle it all so you don't have to coordinate multiple contractors.
Camera inspections are only offered when actually needed (Level II+ inspections), and we'll never push services you don't actually need.
We're not a franchise — just a local Yonkers-area team that treats your home like their own and answers the phone 24/7.
Alpine Chimney Sweeps proudly serves Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Armonk, Yorktown, Ossining, and surrounding communities across Westchester, Putnam, and Suffolk Counties.
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