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You get peace of mind knowing your chimney is clean, safe, and ready for winter. No more worrying about creosote buildup, blockages, or dangerous fumes backing up into your home.
Your heating bills drop because your fireplace draws properly. Your insurance stays valid because you’ve maintained your system according to safety standards. Most importantly, your family stays safe from the fire hazards that kill nearly 20 percent of people in home heating accidents.
When we’re done, you’ll have a chimney that works efficiently, burns cleanly, and gives you years of reliable service without the constant worry about what might be lurking inside your flue.
Expressway Roofing and Chimney Inc has been taking care of Nassau County chimneys for over 20 years. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured—not just another guy with a truck.
Hempstead’s weather is tough on chimneys. The freeze-thaw cycles crack crowns, the coastal moisture rusts caps, and the seasonal temperature swings stress masonry joints. We’ve seen it all and know exactly how to fix it right the first time.
Our team understands that when you call us, you need someone who shows up on time, does the work properly, and leaves your property clean. That’s why we’ve built our reputation on reliability, not just in Hempstead, but throughout Long Island.
We start with a thorough inspection of your entire chimney system—from the firebox to the crown. Our certified technicians check for creosote buildup, structural damage, proper ventilation, and any safety hazards that could put your family at risk.
Next comes the cleaning. We use professional-grade equipment to remove all soot, creosote, and debris from your chimney liner and smoke chamber. Everything gets scraped clean, then we vacuum out all the loose material so it doesn’t fall back into your firebox.
Finally, we inspect our work and walk you through what we found. If we spot any repairs needed—cracked crowns, damaged caps, or worn flashing—we’ll explain exactly what needs fixing and why. You get a clear picture of your chimney’s condition and what steps will keep it working safely.
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Every chimney service includes a comprehensive safety inspection, professional cleaning, and detailed report of your system’s condition. We handle everything from routine maintenance to emergency repairs, chimney cap installation, crown rebuilding, and liner replacement.
Hempstead’s coastal location means your chimney faces unique challenges. Salt air accelerates metal corrosion, while the area’s temperature swings cause masonry to expand and contract. We use materials specifically chosen to withstand these local conditions—stainless steel caps that won’t rust, high-grade mortar that flexes with temperature changes, and waterproofing that actually lasts.
Our service area covers all of Nassau County, and we’re available 24/7 for emergencies. Whether you need annual maintenance or urgent storm damage repairs, we respond quickly and get your chimney back to safe operating condition.
Most Hempstead homeowners need annual chimney cleaning, but it depends on how much you use your fireplace. If you burn wood regularly throughout the winter, you’ll need cleaning every year to remove dangerous creosote buildup.
The National Fire Protection Association requires annual inspections regardless of use frequency. Even if you only light a few fires per year, birds can nest in unused chimneys, rain can cause water damage, and structural issues can develop that only professional inspection will catch.
Hempstead’s weather makes annual service even more important. Our freeze-thaw cycles can crack chimney crowns and damage flashing, while coastal moisture accelerates deterioration of metal components.
Most chimney leaks in Hempstead come from damaged flashing, cracked crowns, or missing chimney caps. The flashing—the metal seal between your chimney and roof—takes a beating from our weather and eventually fails.
We fix leaks by identifying the exact source first. Sometimes it’s obvious, like a missing cap or cracked crown. Other times water is entering through damaged flashing and traveling before it shows up inside your home, making the source harder to pinpoint.
Our repair process involves removing damaged materials, properly sealing all joints, and installing new components designed for Long Island’s climate. We use high-grade sealants and flashing materials that expand and contract with temperature changes without breaking the seal.
Basic chimney cleaning in Hempstead typically runs $200-400, but the final cost depends on your chimney’s condition, accessibility, and what additional services you need. If we find repairs during inspection, we’ll explain what’s needed and give you a clear estimate before doing any extra work.
We beat any written quote, so if you’ve gotten estimates from other companies, bring them along. Our pricing includes thorough cleaning, safety inspection, and a detailed report of your chimney’s condition—not just a quick sweep and run.
Keep in mind that regular cleaning prevents expensive repairs. Replacing a damaged chimney liner can cost thousands, while annual maintenance keeps your system working safely for decades. It’s much cheaper to maintain than to rebuild.
Yes, we install chimney caps, and they’re essential in Hempstead’s climate. A good cap keeps rain, snow, birds, and small animals out of your chimney while allowing smoke to escape freely.
Without a cap, water enters your chimney every time it rains, causing rust, deterioration, and expensive damage to your liner and firebox. Animals nest in uncapped chimneys, creating fire hazards and blocking proper ventilation. We’ve pulled everything from bird nests to raccoons out of chimneys.
We install stainless steel caps with mesh screening that won’t rust in our coastal air. The mesh keeps animals out while the cap design prevents downdrafts that can blow smoke back into your house. A quality cap pays for itself by preventing water damage and eliminating animal problems.
Chimney cleaning removes soot, creosote, and debris from your chimney’s interior. Inspection examines the entire system—inside and out—to identify safety hazards, structural problems, and needed repairs.
We always inspect before cleaning because some conditions make cleaning unsafe until repairs are completed. For example, if your liner is cracked or your damper is broken, we need to address those issues first to prevent dangerous situations.
Every service call includes both cleaning and inspection. We’re not just removing debris—we’re ensuring your entire chimney system operates safely. You get a detailed report explaining what we found, what we cleaned, and what (if anything) needs attention to keep your chimney working properly.
Yes, we rebuild and repair chimney crowns regularly. The crown is the concrete cap at the top of your chimney that sheds water away from the flue opening. When crowns crack or crumble, water pours directly into your chimney system.
Damaged crowns cause expensive problems fast. Water enters the chimney, rusts the damper, deteriorates the liner, and can even damage your home’s framing. In Hempstead’s freeze-thaw climate, crown damage gets worse quickly as ice expands in cracks.
We remove damaged crowns completely and rebuild them with proper slope, reinforcement, and high-quality concrete that handles temperature changes. New crowns include proper overhangs and drip edges that direct water away from your chimney structure. It’s major work, but it prevents thousands in water damage.
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