Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Greendale, WI
Chimney inspection in Greendale starts with a specific set of questions: is that clay tile flue liner original to the house, and has a Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycle already opened cracks in it? Greendale is a planned 1930s greenbelt village, so much of the work here happens on Depression-era brickwork in the village core and on mid-century ranches and split-levels through the rest of 53129, not on new construction. That changes the inspection before a brush ever comes out. Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience reading exactly this kind of masonry. Call (855) 935-4194 to book.
Why Greendale Homes Are Different
The chimneys in Greendale are older than most of the people who own them, and they were built to a different set of assumptions. In the original greenbelt blocks, small brick-and-clapboard Colonial Revival and English Cottage homes carry real masonry fireplaces with clay-tile flues. Those tiles have been through decades of cold, snowy winters with repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which spalls brick faces and cracks liners from the inside out. The 1950s through 1970s brick ranches and split-levels that fill out the rest of Greendale share the same problem at a slightly younger age.
What we find in the historic greenbelt blocks is a pattern technicians call original brick, modern mistakes. Homeowners over the years inserted flue liners or retrofitted wood stoves inside the antique clay liners, stacking modern components in a flue that was never sized for them. Add tightly spaced or shared chimneys on small lots, and each Greendale inspection becomes a question of what got added and whether the original masonry can still carry it. Our approach is to inspect before the first deep freeze and check again in spring for winter damage.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Greendale Services
Two jobs come up on almost every call in Greendale: getting the flue cleaned and finding out what the masonry is actually doing. Both start with a look, not a sales pitch.
Chimney Sweep in Greendale
A sweep here means more than running a brush up an old flue. In Greendale’s greenbelt-era homes, we’re working around clay tiles that may already be cracked and around whatever a previous owner installed inside them, so the sweep is done carefully enough not to break what’s left. Creosote comes out, the firebox gets cleaned, and we note anything the brush reveals about the liner. Cold winters mean buildup happens fast during burning season, which is why a fall sweep matters more here than in a milder climate. Book a chimney sweep and we’ll tell you what we see while we’re up there.
Chimney Repair in Greendale
Repair in Greendale usually means masonry, not metal. Spalled brick, cracked crowns, deteriorating mortar joints and damaged clay liners are the recurring work on these older chimneys. We carry Gelco and Olympia Chimney products for caps and liner work, and we handle repointing and crown repair alongside the flue itself, so a diagnosis and the fix stay with the same people. When a liner can be resurfaced rather than replaced, we say so. For chimney repair on original brickwork, that distinction is often the difference between a modest job and a major one.
Chimney Inspection in Greendale
Chimney inspection in Greendale is a different job than it is in a subdivision built twenty years ago. The village core holds 1930s-40s greenbelt homes with hand-laid brick chimneys and clay-tile flues, and the surrounding 53129 streets are full of 1950s-70s brick ranches with aging liners of their own. Freeze-thaw cycles crack those tiles, and later inserts hide problems deeper in the flue. A real chimney inspection here reads the whole system, original masonry included, and tells you what’s safe to burn and what isn’t.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
Smoke rolling into the room, a firebox with crumbling mortar joints, or a fireplace you’ve never had looked at since buying an older Greendale home all point to a fireplace inspection.
What it costs in Greendale
A fireplace inspection typically runs $125 to $250 in Greendale, depending on how much of the firebox and damper assembly needs to be examined.
How we do it
We examine the firebox, damper, smoke shelf and firebrick by hand and light, photograph what we find, and explain which parts are serviceable and which aren’t.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Signs you need it
A wood stove or insert added inside an original clay liner, a flue that’s never been scanned, or a chimney with no cap are all reasons to get the flue looked at directly.
What it costs in Greendale
A flue inspection usually falls between $125 and $250 in Greendale, and pairing it with a sweep keeps the visit to one appointment.
How we do it
We run a camera down the flue, check the clay tiles for cracks and gaps, look for offsets and improperly sized inserts, and record the condition of the liner from top to bottom.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Greendale
| Item | Typical range in Greendale |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera scan | $200 – $400 |
| Inspection paired with a sweep | $125 – $250 plus the sweep |
Can one inspection cover the whole chimney in an older Greendale home?
Yes. A Level 2 inspection covers the flue, firebox, crown, cap and exterior masonry in a single visit, which is what older greenbelt-era chimneys need. We photograph what we find so you’re not taking our word for it.
Does an original 1930s clay liner always need replacing?
No. Many cracked liners in Greendale can be resurfaced with HeatShield ceramic rather than relined completely. A camera scan tells us which path applies, and the estimate sets the price before any work starts.
Brands We Service in Greendale
We work with an intentional roster of professional chimney products: Gelco and Famco caps and covers, Olympia Chimney and DuraFlex liner systems, Copperfield components and HeatShield resurfacing material. We don’t claim to stock parts in Greendale, but we specify the right product for each chimney rather than forcing one material onto every job. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Greendale |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Standard chimney inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera scan | $200 – $400 |
| Fireplace inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney flue inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Masonry repointing | $500 – $1,500 |
| HeatShield liner resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Full liner replacement | $2,000 – $4,500 |
What pushes price up in Greendale is what’s already in the flue: a 1930s clay liner that’s spalled from freeze-thaw damage, or an insert stacked inside it that has to come out before anything else happens. The written estimate you receive sets the final price, and it’s given to you before we start.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Greendale
We cover the whole village, from the original greenbelt blocks to the mid-century subdivisions that surround them. Because our technicians reach the area on a normal dispatch schedule, most Greendale addresses can be booked into the next available appointment, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Tell us the street and the age of the house and we can usually tell you what kind of chimney to expect.
- Village Center
- Greenbelt Historic District
- Root River Parkway area
- Southridge
Service Area – Cities Near Greendale
Greendale sits inside a tight cluster of Milwaukee County communities, and we cover them alongside the village itself. If you’re just outside our primary range, odds are we still reach you. We also work in Greenfield, WI, Franklin, WI, West Allis, WI and Oak Creek, WI. We answer 24/7 and dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Serving Greendale, WI – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Greendale and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Greendale
Greendale is within our standard dispatch range, so most addresses get booked into the next available opening. We answer 24/7 and dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Call (855) 935-4194 and we’ll find a slot.
Most chimney relining work requires a permit, and Greendale’s village code office can confirm what applies to your address before any work begins. We can point you toward the right contact, but the permit itself is the homeowner’s to pull unless your contract says otherwise.
Yes. Original Depression-era brickwork and clay liners are exactly what our technicians are used to. We bring the right material for those flues, and we know the difference between a liner that needs resurfacing and one that needs full replacement.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you. The visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Greendale Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Robert Sutton"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
- Danika Ingram"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Nicole Kowalski