Best chimney sweeps near Clay, NY

Q: Can smoke damage be completely removed?

• <div><p>In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/smoke-damage-types.htm">types of smoke damage</a> from walls and ceilings, but it&rsquo;s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you&rsquo;ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.</p></div>

Q: Does smoke damage ever go away?

• <div><p>Smoke damage will not go away on its own, but with professional remediation and restoration, you can return your home to its original condition after a fire. Trained smoke restoration professionals can eliminate smoke damage, which can affect areas of your home that are hard to see or access, and restore or replace smoke-damaged materials.</p></div>

Q: How long does fire damage restoration take?

• <div><p>The timeline for fire damage restoration varies significantly, from a day or two to over a year, depending on the extent of the damage. For minor incidents like a small cooking fire, cleaning up soot and removing smoke odors may only take a day or two. Repairing minor damage might take about one to two weeks. However, a major fire requiring structural repairs, full property renovation, and replacement of materials can take anywhere from six to 12 months to over a year. This longer timeline often includes waiting for insurance approvals and contractor scheduling. It's best to consult with your insurance provider and restoration team to get an accurate timeline for your specific situation.</p></div>

Q: Does a bowl of vinegar absorb smoke?

• <div><p>Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.</p></div>

Q: Do services include smoke odor removal?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals use specialized treatments to remove smoke odors and improve indoor air quality.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2026

Reviewed in November 2026
Had my chimney repaired. The blocks were cracked and the repairs were made quickly and well done.
TP Painting
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Reviewed in February 2025
I am pleased with every part of the task of cleaning my chimney. Steve made it easy to make an appointment that was convenient for me and Mike arrived on time and went through every facet of cleaning my chimney. Mike used techniques I have never seen for cleaning... I have been wood for more...
Butler's Sales and Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
very efficient, explain process and every he did. offers advice to continue future care of my fireplace and chimney and reasonable prices
Burn Bright LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Hired to check for small rodent or bird in my chimney. Came out & did a complete inspection for no charge outside & in. Hired him to do a camera inspection of the chimney inside. He is very punctual & will call when he is on his way. Excellent customer service, which is almost unheard of now.
Golden Standard Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
I had shingle damage that appeared to be caused by a clogged gutter causing water to back up and flow straight down the side of the chimney. Roman climbed up (about 25 ft) and determined that my gutters were fine but the gutter top Jada hole separating it from the house. Roman sealed up the hole...
CNY Roof Cleaners
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Reviewed in June 2021
Andre FICI responded to my request in April for a repair due to wind damage and resealing of my upper roof. He called called and came over to asses the job and gave me a very reasonable estimate outline exactly what the would do in detail including measuring the chimney for a cap while they...
Fici Construction
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Reviewed in May 2021
I first hired Onondaga Chimney 16 years ago to have my chimney inspected on the home I purchased. On top of my annual chimney cleaning I have utilized them for a few major projects. They tore down and reassembled my 100+ year old chimney and did an amazing job. Just recently, I hired them to...
ONONDAGA CHIMNEY SERVICES
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Reviewed in October 2020
Chimney repair-Owner Andre is a good communicator and reliable. He started and finished the job as promised. He has a experienced crew who removed all the deteriorated mortar and then parged and painted the large chimney in a professional manner. Good clean-up when finished. I would hire him...
Fici Construction
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Reviewed in February 2020
They were prompt in getting back to me. Work was performed professionally. They parged the chimney being the better option for the failing bricks saving us money.
Cutting-Edge Tile Installations
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Top-Rated Chimney sweeps in Clay - Updated Nov 2026

Butler's Sales and Service, Inc.

4.3(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied. Would recommend them for chimney cleaning."

Response time2 days

40 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.2(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out cleaned the chimney, took pictures showed me and they charged me a good price."

+60

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

74 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Four Winds Masonry & Chimney

4.4(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+2 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we discovered that the top of our chimney needed repairs, and that the whole chimney needed to be a foot higher to meet code, we looked for a chimney design that would look good, and a person to accomplish this. When Anthony from Four Winds Masonry and Chimney came to meet us, he impressed us by his knowledge and experience of chimneys and his attention to our thoughts and concerns. He proposed a lift rather than scaffolding that could scar our new roof and offered to bring samples of bricks that most closely matched out existing chimney. He also seemed delighted to have an artistic challenge. The work took 4 days, as he said, and we are thrilled with the results which add to the look of the house. Anthony and his helper Kyle were a pleasure to know and to have working around the house, did an excellent job and left the site perfectly clean. Wolf & Elizabeth S."

Response time2 days

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He went beyond what he was hired for. He cleaned gas fireplace which we hadn’t done since installed. Very reasonable. Will tell friends about d and d hearth,,,"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate87%

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Mike's do it all

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello my name is Mike I been doing staining and painting for the past 5 years and have decided to go out on my own I am fair priced dedicated and detailed oriented please feel free to reach out to me and I hope we can do business together thank you very much

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, fast, prompt, and efficient."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very efficient, explain process and every he did. offers advice to continue future care of my fireplace and chimney and reasonable prices"

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Canterbury Chimney Sweeps

New to Angi

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am passionate about what I do, and I am always eager to help a customer. 315-558-1707

37 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Chimney Sweep FAQs, answered by experts

In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain types of smoke damage from walls and ceilings, but it’s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you’ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.

Smoke damage will not go away on its own, but with professional remediation and restoration, you can return your home to its original condition after a fire. Trained smoke restoration professionals can eliminate smoke damage, which can affect areas of your home that are hard to see or access, and restore or replace smoke-damaged materials.

The timeline for fire damage restoration varies significantly, from a day or two to over a year, depending on the extent of the damage. For minor incidents like a small cooking fire, cleaning up soot and removing smoke odors may only take a day or two. Repairing minor damage might take about one to two weeks. However, a major fire requiring structural repairs, full property renovation, and replacement of materials can take anywhere from six to 12 months to over a year. This longer timeline often includes waiting for insurance approvals and contractor scheduling. It's best to consult with your insurance provider and restoration team to get an accurate timeline for your specific situation.

Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.

Yes, professionals use specialized treatments to remove smoke odors and improve indoor air quality.

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