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BROWN CHIMNEY

Burlington Chimneys Built for Seasonal Swings

One cold snap can undo a whole year of upkeep. Brown Chimney cleans, inspects and repairs Burlington chimneys.

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Based on 1,665 reviews
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Santa’s favorite chimney crew
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Cleared for reindeer landing
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No soot on Santa’s boots
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Cookies for Santa, carrots for the reindeer
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Stockings hung, flues swept
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Merry Christmas & happy hearth-days
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Jingle all the way up the chimney
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Warm fires, cozy nights
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Santa’s favorite chimney crew
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Cleared for reindeer landing
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No soot on Santa’s boots
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Cookies for Santa, carrots for the reindeer
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Stockings hung, flues swept
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Merry Christmas & happy hearth-days
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Jingle all the way up the chimney
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Warm fires, cozy nights
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Santa’s favorite chimney crew
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Cleared for reindeer landing
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No soot on Santa’s boots
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Cookies for Santa, carrots for the reindeer
●
Stockings hung, flues swept
●
Merry Christmas & happy hearth-days
●
Jingle all the way up the chimney
●
Warm fires, cozy nights
●
Santa’s favorite chimney crew
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Cleared for reindeer landing
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No soot on Santa’s boots
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Cookies for Santa, carrots for the reindeer
●
Stockings hung, flues swept
●
Merry Christmas & happy hearth-days
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Jingle all the way up the chimney
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Warm fires, cozy nights
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WHERE ROUTINE KEEPS YOU SAFE
Burlington winters might not be the harshest, but they grind on everything. Brown Chimney provides professional care that keeps a chimney safe and up to standard. Every repair follows NFPA-211 standards and gets handled by CSIA-certified techs. We’ve worked all over town — newer homes off Cambridge Street, old colonials near the Common. Our crew knows what to look for:
Water intrusion through tiny cracks and loosened caps
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Mortar joints shifting or deteriorating
Smoke backup or draft issues
Damage in older brick or newer builds
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WHAT WE HANDLE IN BURLINGTON
FIRE RISK AND CREOSOTE CLEANING

Creosote from long-burning piles accumulates quickly. Once it hardens, a regular brush won’t get rid of it. And that stuff burns hot if it catches. We use HEPA vacs that trap soot instead of spreading it, so your house stays clean while we work.

LEAK AND WATER CONTROL

Water is the slow killer of chimneys here. We reseal crowns, tighten flashing, and fit new caps to keep rain and debris out.

If the leak spreads, we find where water is getting in and quote the repair.

MASONRY REPAIR

We work on cracked joints, flaking brick, spalling from all the freezing and thawing. We patch it with mortar that matches the old work. We rebuild crowns, reset loose bricks, and ensure the stack remains solid.

BLOCKAGE FIXES AND NEW CONSTRUCTION

A nest, some leaves, or a bad liner can mess up the draft and push smoke right back in. We clear blockages and reline weak spots. We test airflow so that smoke moves out smoothly. And on new builds or remodels, we install everything to code.

OUR APPROACH

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LOCAL WORK, CLEAN RESULTS
We don’t cut corners. Once the job’s done, we walk you through the photos and point out what has changed. Work is done to code and covered by our 1-Year Workmanship Warranty.
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EARLY ISSUE SPOTTING
Noticing leaks, white stains, or weak airflow? Get it checked before winter sets in. The earlier it’s caught, the more minor the fix.
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Why BURLINGTON Homeowners Trust Our Chimney Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What areas does Brown Chimney cover from Burlington?
Our Burlington crew is the home base for Massachusetts. From here we cover Wellesley, Lexington, Woburn, Bedford, and the surrounding Greater Boston communities. If you're nearby and unsure whether you're in range, a quick call confirms it right away.
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How much does a chimney sweep cost in Burlington?
Pricing follows the chimney, not the zip code — a standard sweep, an inspection, and crown work each have their own range. Price a cleaning for your setup in about 30 seconds; it's the same figure our Burlington techs quote on-site.
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Why do older Massachusetts chimneys fail faster?
Two things compound here. Salt air off the coast works into mortar joints and softens them; then the freeze-thaw cycle does the cracking. Add colonial-era masonry built before modern flashing standards, and a Burlington chimney of the same age as an inland one is often in worse shape. It's why annual inspection matters more here than most places.
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What are the warning signs a Burlington chimney needs repair?
White staining on the brick, water marks on a ceiling near the fireplace, crumbling mortar joints, or smoke pushing back into the room. Crown cracks are the most common find on older homes here — and crown work is priced by the crown's size, so catching it small is the difference between a repair and a rebuild.
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Do you handle emergency chimney work in Burlington?
For urgent situations — after a chimney fire, an active leak, an animal stuck in the flue — reach out and we'll prioritize a Burlington crew as fast as scheduling allows. Tell us what's happening and we'll say honestly whether it's an emergency or something that can wait a few days.
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