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Chimney Service in Albany, NY

Albany's historic brownstones and rowhouses hold some of the oldest chimneys in the region. We inspect, reline, and repair them with the care old masonry calls for.

The Champs crew working on a chimney from the rooftop.

Chimney Care for Albany

Few places in the Capital District have chimneys as old as Albany's. The brownstones and rowhouses of Center Square, the Mansion District, and the older wards were built with tall masonry chimneys and multiple flues—and many of them have been quietly aging behind the brick for a century or more. Cracked liners, deteriorated mortar, and shared or abandoned flues are all common, and all worth a careful eye.

How We Work in Albany

Nearby Areas We Cover

  • Delmar
  • Bethlehem
  • Guilderland
  • Cohoes
  • Watervliet
  • Slingerlands
  • Voorheesville
  • Altamont

Don’t see your town? We probably still cover it. Ask us.

What We Catch in Albany

Old urban chimneys reward a methodical inspection. We check what's actually venting where, look for the cracks and gaps that let heat or gases reach framing, and reline with stainless or HeatShield when the flue needs it. The goal is simple: a chimney you can use without wondering what's hidden inside it.

Our Crew & Your Report

From a working fireplace in a historic home to the venting on a newer heating system, we'll give it a straight assessment and a full report.

What We Do in Albany

Chimney Sweeping

Clearing creosote and buildup so your system runs clean and safe. More on sweeping.

Inspections, Including Level 2

A full look at the flue and structure, with a camera run when a home is changing hands. Level 2 inspections.

Relining & HeatShield

Restore or replace a damaged flue liner without tearing the chimney apart. Relining and HeatShield.

Masonry, Crowns & Caps

Masonry repair, crown work, and caps to keep weather and animals out.

Waterproofing

Waterproofing packages that stop the slow, costly water damage before it starts.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Book Your Appointment

    Pick a time that works and tell us what’s going on.

  2. 2

    We Inspect the Chimney

    Our certified techs check the flue, liner, and masonry top to bottom.

  3. 3

    You Get a Full Report

    A clear, honest report on the condition of your chimney—no jargon.

  4. 4

    We Do the Work

    We complete any sweeping or repairs that are needed, done right.

“Professional, neat, courteous and thorough. Provided a step-by-step explanation of the cleaning service and a written report when they were finished. Great job! Will be using them again and will recommend to friends and family.”

—Jeffery P. (Google Review)

Reach Champs Chimney

Office & Scheduling

Saratoga Springs Showroom

  • 229 Washington St. Suite 306
  • Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • (518) 633-9251
  • Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm

Other Areas We Serve

From the Capital District into the Southern Adirondacks, we sweep, inspect, and repair across the region.

Don’t Risk a Chimney Fire in Albany

Book an appointment and we’ll bring the right tools and a straight answer—plus a full inspection report. Family-run since 2001.