BROWN CHIMNEY
CHIMNEYS BUILT TO LAST
FOR WELLESLEY’S WEATHER
Wellesley homes carry old charm and handle new weather just the same. Brown Chimney complements the house perfectly: solid and straightforward.
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4.9
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Based on 3,412 reviews
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
BUILT AROUND WELLESLEY’S HOMES
Wellesley’s not the place for shortcuts. These houses carry history. Stone chimneys hide behind tall maples, their timber frames still solid after decades, their shingles worn down by every kind of New England weather. That strong build is what makes them beautiful — and what gives us work. Brown Chimney has been working on chimney repairs for over 40 years. We’ve seen it all:
Mortar pulled apart by freeze-thaw cycles
Water intrusion under flashing
Crowns chipped or weakened after long winters
Cracks that spread when left unattended
REPAIRS THAT RESPECT THE HOUSE
STONEWORK REPAIRS
We perform complete stonework repairs using materials that match the home’s original construction. Mortar’s mixed to match color and grain. We work with our hands and pro-grade tools. And if bricks have spalled, we replace them one by one.
WATER DAMAGE AND CROWNS
Water damage’s another big one in Wellesley. We seal up flashing and rebuild crowns.
Our experienced, CSIA-certified crew fixes the flue to keep the next storm out.
FIREPLACE AND LINER MAINTENANCE
If your fireplace smokes back or burns unevenly, we clean it out, repair the liner, and ensure the draft pulls correctly.
A properly tuned fireplace burns cleaner, wastes less fuel, and gives you more heat for the effort.
CHIMNEY REMOVAL AND NEW INSTALLS
If your chimney is beyond saving, we’ve still got you covered. We’ll tear it down safely and leave the roof clean for the next build. We also construct gas or wood fireplaces for new installations, and these are tailored to the house and comply with the NFPA 211 code.
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OUR SERVICES
FULL-SERVICE CHIMNEY CARE IN WELLESLEY
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OUR APPROACH
WORK DONE RIGHT
We don’t waste time, but we also don’t rush the process. Every moment we spent fixing your chimney is a time well spent. Once done, our team will inform you of the whys, hows, and what’s next. You’ll have photos and notes that make sense.
TRUST BUILT ON QUALITY
Our work speaks for itself. It won’t be a surprise if you’ve called us because a loved one, a friend, or a coworker recommended our services. We take pride in knowing how the quality of our work builds trust among chimney owners. And that trust doesn’t come from talk. It comes from work that remains solid when the cold returns.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Wellesley directly?
Yes. Wellesley is covered by our Massachusetts crew based in Burlington, about twenty minutes up the road. Same team, same standards — we're on Wellesley roofs most weeks of the year.
What makes Wellesley chimneys different to work on?
Age and construction. Many homes here have stone or period brick chimneys built long before modern flashing standards, and the original mortar is softer than what's sold today. Repointing with the wrong mix does more harm than good — it's harder than the surrounding stone and cracks it from the inside. Matching the original mortar is most of the job.
How much does chimney work cost in Wellesley?
It follows the chimney, not the address. A standard sweep, an inspection, and crown work each have their own range — price a cleaning for your setup in about 30 seconds, and it's the same figure we quote on-site.
My chimney is leaking. What's the likely cause?
On older Wellesley homes it's usually the crown or the flashing — both take the brunt of freeze-thaw, and both fail quietly for years before a ceiling stain shows up. Crown repair is priced by the crown's size, which means a hairline crack caught early costs a fraction of a full rebuild.
Can a historic chimney be repaired rather than replaced?
Usually, yes. We rebuild crowns, reset loose brick, and repoint joints one at a time rather than tearing down a stack that still has decades left. Removal is the last option, not the first — and when it genuinely is the right call, we'll tell you that plainly.
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LET’S GET YOUR CHIMNEY READY
BEFORE THE FROST COMES BACK
