Steves Brothers Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Cambridge, including chimney sweep & creosote removal, chimney inspection (levels 1, 2 & 3), chimney liner installation & replacement, and more. Every job is handled by licensed, insured technicians with upfront written pricing, and backed by a workmanship guarantee — free estimates for all of Cambridge and nearby areas.
Creosote accumulation is the leading cause of chimney fires in Cambridge and across Massachusetts. Our certified technicians use commercial-grade rotary brushes, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and chemical treatments to remove every stage of creosote — from light soot to the dangerous glazed third-degree buildup — without leaving a trace of debris in your living space. Each sweep follows NFPA 211 protocols, and we document the before-and-after condition so you have a written safety record. We also clear bird nests, leaves, and blockages that restrict airflow and raise carbon-monoxide risk. Most appointments are completed within 90 minutes, and your fireplace is ready to use the same day. Pricing is transparent, and estimates are always free.
Request this service →Not every chimney problem is visible from the rooftop or the firebox. Steves Brothers Chimney performs all three NFPA 211 inspection levels using high-definition camera systems that travel the full length of your flue. A Level 1 inspection covers accessible portions and suits annual maintenance visits. A Level 2 inspection — required when buying or selling a Cambridge home — includes attic and crawlspace access and a full video scan. Level 3 inspections address suspected structural failures requiring partial demolition access. Each report is written in plain language, photographs included, so you understand every finding. Our inspections satisfy requirements from Cambridge building officials, mortgage lenders, and home-insurance carriers. We identify gas-appliance venting issues, deteriorated clay tiles, and offset flues that create silent carbon-monoxide risks.
Request this service →An intact chimney liner is the single most important barrier between a 2,000-degree flue fire and your home's framing. Steves Brothers Chimney installs flexible stainless-steel liners, rigid steel systems, and cast-in-place poured liners for every fuel type — wood, gas, oil, and pellet. Cambridge's older brick chimneys frequently have cracked terra-cotta tiles or no liner at all, a condition that allows carbon monoxide and combustion gases to seep into living spaces. Our liner installations comply with Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR and carry a manufacturer's warranty backed by our own craftsmanship guarantee. We size every liner to the connected appliance using NFPA 211 calculations, ensuring proper draft, efficient combustion, and zero dangerous backdrafting. Free estimates, same-week scheduling available.
Request this service →Cambridge winters deliver freeze-thaw cycles that are particularly brutal on exposed masonry. A missing or cracked chimney cap allows rain, snow, and nesting birds directly into your flue, accelerating liner deterioration and creating blockage-driven carbon-monoxide hazards. Steves Brothers Chimney fabricates and installs stainless-steel and copper chimney caps sized to your exact flue dimensions, applies elastomeric crown coatings that flex through Massachusetts temperature swings, and repairs or replaces throat and top-mount dampers that are stuck open — wasting your heating dollars all winter. Every repair is performed from secured rooftop staging with full liability coverage. We also seal hairline crown cracks before they widen into costly rebuilds. Preventive cap and crown work is among the highest-return investments a Cambridge homeowner can make.
Request this service →Cambridge is home to thousands of pre-1940 brick chimneys whose mortar joints have been eroding for decades. Deteriorated mortar is not merely cosmetic — it allows water infiltration that freezes, expands, and systematically destroys the chimney structure from within. Steves Brothers Chimney's masons match mortar composition and color to your existing brickwork, performing tuckpointing that is both structurally sound and historically sympathetic. We repair spalled bricks, rebuild deteriorated crowns, and reconstruct damaged chimney stacks to their original profiles. All masonry work complies with Cambridge's Historic District guidelines where applicable. We also apply penetrating masonry sealers that repel water without trapping moisture vapor — a critical distinction that cheaper waterproofing products often miss. Written estimates, no hidden material surcharges.
Request this service →The U.S. Fire Administration attributes more than 2,900 residential dryer fires annually to clogged vents, and Cambridge's dense multi-family housing makes this risk especially concentrated. Steves Brothers Chimney cleans dryer exhaust ducts from the appliance connection to the exterior termination, removing compacted lint that standard homeowner tools cannot reach. We inspect the full duct run for prohibited materials, excess length, improper bends, and exterior cap restrictions that reduce airflow and create fire and carbon-monoxide conditions. After cleaning, we perform an airflow measurement to confirm the system meets manufacturer specifications. We also identify situations where the duct has been routed into a wall cavity — an illegal and dangerous installation common in older Cambridge triple-deckers. Service includes a written safety report.
Request this service →Fast response, upfront pricing, and workmanship guaranteed. Get your free estimate today.