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Chimney inspection · cleaning · repair — Connecticut
Keep the Fire.Remove the Risk.
Charter Oak inspects, cleans, and repairs chimneys across Fairfield County, greater Hartford, and the Connecticut shoreline. Book online, pick an arrival window, and get photo-documented findings you can actually understand.
Booking online takes about a minute. We confirm your window before we arrive.
Licensed & insured — Connecticut
NFPA-aligned inspections
$149 inspection — credited toward service
Cap & crown
Flashing
Masonry & joints
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What's happening with your chimney?
01
It's time for the annual inspectionNFPA 211 recommends one every year — even with light fireplace use.
02
The fireplace needs a cleaningSoot, creosote, odor, or a season of heavy burning behind you.
03
I can see damage — or water is getting inCracked brick, ceiling stains near the chimney, a rusted or missing cap.
04
I want an assessment for a known repairTell us what you're seeing — we'll look at it on site and scope it in writing.
05
I'm buying or selling a homeA chimney inspection before closing protects everyone at the table.
06
I'm not sure what I needDescribe what you're seeing — we'll point you the right way. No pressure.
The Charter Oak difference
You see what we see.
Every inspection ends the same way: photos of your actual chimney — cap, crown, flashing, flue — and a plain-English explanation of what matters now, what can wait, and why. No mystery findings, no scare tactics, and no additional work without your approval.
Photos of any areas of concernTaken at your home, on the day of service
A written summary for your recordsWhat was checked and what we found
Practical next steps, if any are neededScoped in writing before any work begins
A person who walks you through itAsk anything — that's the point
Two ways we help
Routine care, or a repair you can see coming
Maintain
Inspection & cleaning — the annual rhythm
Most chimney trouble starts quietly. An annual inspection — and a cleaning when it's due — catches small problems while they're still small. Book online today and pick the arrival window that fits your week.
Inspection fee: $149 — credited toward service if you proceed
Repair
Repairs — masonry, crown, cap, flashing, liner, water
Seen something that doesn't look right? We assess it on site, photograph what we find, and put the scope in writing. Repairs differ in cost because chimneys differ in condition — you approve everything before work begins.
The visit
Booked in a minute. Handled with care.
The same sequence, every time — so you know exactly what happens after you tap "request."
Step 01 — Book
Tell us what you need
Choose a service, a preferred date, and an arrival window online — or call. Not sure? Pick "not sure" and describe what you're seeing.
Step 02 — Confirm
We confirm your window
Your request isn't final until we confirm it — a person reviews every booking and locks in the details with you.
Step 03 — Protect
Floors covered before work starts
Protective coverings go down first, and the fireplace opening is sealed during dusty work. Clean work area, organized tools.
Step 04 — Document
You see what we see
We photograph what we find and explain it in plain English — what matters now, what can wait, and why.
Step 05 — Approve
Nothing extra without your OK
Any additional work is scoped in writing first. You decide — then we clean up and leave your home the way we found it.
Service area
Fairfield County, greater Hartford, and the shoreline
Fairfield County
Greater Hartford
Not on the list? We serve surrounding towns across Connecticut — mention your town when you book and we'll confirm coverage.
Season by season
A chimney has a calendar
Winter — burn season
Seasoned hardwood, a working damper, and attention to smoke smells. Cleaning matters most when the fireplace works hardest.
Spring — check what winter did
Freeze-thaw cycles crack crowns and open mortar joints. Water stains near the chimney usually show up now.
Summer — the repair window
Warm, dry weather is the right time for masonry work, waterproofing, and anything the spring check turned up.
FAQ
Common questions
How often should I have my chimney inspected?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual chimney inspections. Even if you don't use your fireplace often, animals, moisture, and settling can cause issues that go unnoticed without a professional inspection.
How do I book an appointment?
Use our online scheduling form to choose your preferred date and arrival window. We'll review your request and confirm availability. No phone call needed.
How much does an inspection cost?
The inspection fee is $149, and it's credited toward the service if you proceed with recommended work. Repair pricing depends on what the inspection finds — every repair is scoped in writing before any work begins.
Do you protect the inside of my home during service?
Yes. We lay protective floor coverings, seal the fireplace opening during cleaning, and keep the work area organized. We leave your home as clean as we found it.
What areas of Connecticut do you serve?
We serve communities across Fairfield County, the greater Hartford area, and the Connecticut shoreline — including Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Stamford, West Hartford, Glastonbury, Madison, Guilford, and surrounding towns.
What's included in a chimney inspection?
Our inspections cover the chimney exterior, crown, cap, flashing, accessible flue liner, damper, smoke chamber, and firebox. You receive photos of any findings and a written summary in plain English.
Next step
Ready when your chimney is.
(475) 260-0922Active fire, heavy smoke, or a suspected carbon-monoxide problem is an emergency: leave the home and call 911 first. For everything less urgent, our fireplace & chimney safety guide is a good place to start.