BROWN CHIMNEY
PROVIDENCE CHIMNEYS MADE COLD-WEATHER PROOF
We keep chimneys, old and new, standing tall
through strong sea winds, freezing winters, and everything in between.
through strong sea winds, freezing winters, and everything in between.
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 3,412 reviews
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4.9
★★★★★
Based on 3,412 reviews
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
●
40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
●
CSIA-certified crew
●
NFPA 211 compliant
●
Licensed in 6 states
●
100% background-checked technicians
●
Free estimates
●
40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
●
4.9 average rating
●
CSIA-certified crew
●
NFPA 211 compliant
●
Licensed in 6 states
●
100% background-checked technicians
●
Free estimates
PROVIDENCE CHIMNEY CARE
Providence has a small-town soul, but with big-city brick. Its chimneys are a diverse mix of styles from massive bricks in colonial homes to multi-flues in triple-deckers. Brown Chimney provides expert chimney services that keep these flues safe, sound, and up to code.
Creosote buildup that causes blockages and smoke backup
Damages from snow, ice, and freeze-thaw cycles
Masonry and waterproofing issues in waterfront homes
Restoration needs of historic brick chimneys
WHY CHOOSE BROWN CHIMNEY
LICENSED TECHNICIANS
All Brown Chimney crew in Providence are CSIA-certified and extensively trained.
CITY-SAVVY
We know the quirks of urban chimneys. We can handle tight access, old bricks, shared flues, and everything else.
WEATHER-TOUGH
We make sure your chimney stays ready for winter’s worst, summer’s humidity, or surprise rainshowers.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Any work we do complies with the state building code, the ICC code, and the codes of ordinances.
OUR SERVICES
COMPLETE CHIMNEY CARE IN PROVIDENCE
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OUR PROJECTS
We’ve restored chimneys that tell Providence’s story and continue to make sure all chimneys we service are maintained well and up to code.
Client Feedback
Real Feedback from providence Homeowners
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you cover from Providence?
We're based in Providence and cover Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, East Providence, and the surrounding communities — the whole of our Rhode Island service area runs from here.
Triple-deckers have shared flues. Does that change the job?
It changes everything. A shared flue means what happens in one unit affects the others — a blockage on the first floor can push smoke into the third. Multi-flue stacks need each liner checked separately, and we won't sign off on one without looking at all of them. It's the most common thing we find wrong in Providence housing stock.
How much does chimney service cost in Providence?
Pricing follows the chimney, not the address. Price a cleaning or an inspection in about 30 seconds — same figures we quote on-site. Multi-flue chimneys are priced per flue, not per visit.
My house is from the 1800s. Can the original chimney be saved?
Usually. We repoint, rebuild crowns, and reline rather than tear down a stack that still has decades in it. The mortar matters — modern mix is harder than old brick and cracks it from the inside, so we match the original. Removal is the last option, not the first.
Water is coming in around the chimney. What's the likely cause?
On Providence stock it's usually the crown or the flashing, and salt air off the bay accelerates both. Crown work is priced by the crown's size, so a hairline crack caught now is a fraction of a rebuild later. Reach out and we'll tell you which one you're looking at.
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BEFORE WINTER’S CHILL SETS IN.
