Creosote is the number-one cause of chimney fires in the United States, and even a thin layer of Stage 2 or Stage 3 buildup can ignite without warning. Stevens Chimney uses professional-grade rotary brushes, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and proven hand-cleaning techniques to remove every trace of creosote, soot, animal nesting material, and debris from your flue. We protect your living space with drop cloths and a sealed system that keeps dust and ash where it belongs — inside our equipment, not on your furniture. Every sweep concludes with a visual inspection so you know the exact condition of your chimney. We recommend annual cleaning for any chimney in active use, and our Boxford clients count on us every fall to get their systems ready for winter.
Request this service →A chimney can look perfectly fine on the outside while harboring cracked flue tiles, deteriorated mortar joints, or carbon monoxide leaks that put your household at serious risk. Stevens Chimney performs NFPA 211-standard Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections tailored to your situation. Buying a home in Boxford? We offer comprehensive Level 2 inspections with a written report that satisfies most real estate transactions. Concerned about a recent chimney fire or earthquake? We have the tools and training to assess structural integrity deep inside the system. Every inspection is documented with findings, photographs, and clear recommendations — no upselling, no scare tactics, just honest information you can act on. We want you to feel confident every time you strike a match.
Request this service →Water is a chimney's worst enemy. When mortar joints crack and spall, moisture works its way into the masonry, freezes in winter, and accelerates deterioration with every cycle. Left unaddressed, minor tuckpointing issues become full-scale rebuilds. Stevens Chimney's masons use carefully matched mortar mixes and proven tuckpointing techniques to restore the structural integrity of your chimney to like-new condition. We also handle spalled brick replacement, damaged crown repair, and flashing re-sealing — all the targeted repairs that stop water in its tracks before it causes interior damage to your Boxford home. Our repair work is performed to last, not just to look good for a season. We back our masonry repairs with a written warranty so you have documented protection and total peace of mind.
Request this service →A missing or damaged chimney cap is an open invitation — for rain, squirrels, raccoons, birds, and wind-driven leaves to move right into your flue. The chimney crown, the sloped concrete or mortar slab at the top of the masonry, is your first line of defense against water sheeting down the outside of the brick. Stevens Chimney supplies and installs stainless steel chimney caps sized precisely to your flue dimensions, ensuring a secure fit that resists wind uplift and years of New England weather. We also pour and finish new chimney crowns using a polymer-modified mix that flexes rather than cracks through freeze-thaw cycles. Protect your investment at the top, and everything below stays in far better shape. Installation is clean, fast, and built to outlast the alternatives.
Request this service →Installing a new fireplace insert or converting to a different fuel type requires a properly sized, code-compliant flue liner — and getting that liner right is critical to both efficiency and safety. An undersized liner chokes draft and spills combustion gases into your living space. An oversized liner causes excessive creosote buildup. Stevens Chimney sizes, supplies, and installs premium stainless steel flexible and rigid liner systems for wood-burning inserts, gas appliances, oil furnaces, and pellet stoves throughout Boxford and the North Shore. We handle the full scope: liner, connector, insulation wrap, and top termination cap. Every installation meets or exceeds local building codes and manufacturer specifications, and we provide you with a completion certificate for your records. Draft problems, carbon monoxide concerns, and efficiency losses become things of the past.
Request this service →The U.S. Fire Administration attributes thousands of residential fires each year to clogged dryer vents, yet most homeowners never think to have them cleaned. Lint accumulates in the vent duct over time, restricts airflow, forces the dryer to run longer and hotter, and eventually creates the conditions for ignition. Stevens Chimney brings the same meticulous approach to dryer vent cleaning that we apply to chimneys — powerful rotary cleaning systems, thorough debris removal, and a final airflow check to confirm the vent is flowing freely from dryer to exterior termination. We also inspect the vent path for code-compliance issues such as improper flexible sections, excessive length, or blocked termination caps. Boxford homeowners are often surprised at how much faster their dryer performs — and how much energy they save — after a professional cleaning.
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