MasonryCrowns & Rebuilds
Cracked crowns, loose tops and spalled brick repaired or rebuilt above the roof.
- Poured crowns
- Top rebuilds
- Matching brick
24/7 dispatch · Bronxville
Warmer Fireplaces, Cleaner Flues& Brick That MatchesChimney and masonry work for Bronxville, Chester Heights, Lawrence Park, Pelham and Fleetwood
Open fireplaces in older colonials around Chester Heights and Lawrence Park look great but send most of their heat up the chimney. Many owners want a real heat source, and many chimneys have years of hard, shiny creosote that a regular brush won't remove. Chester Heights Chimney & Masonry installs inserts and stoves, removes heavy creosote and checks chimneys after a chimney fire. We also rebuild in brick that matches the old house. Our shop is on New Rochelle Road and the dispatch line is open 24/7.
Inserts& stoves
Stage 3creosote
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Open hearth, heat up the flueDrafty
Insert + insulated linerHeats the room
Inserts & wood stoves
Turn the fireplace into real heat
Wood & gas inserts
An insert slides into the existing firebox. Sealed glass doors and a liner turn wasted draft into steady heat.
Freestanding stoves
Stoves connected into an existing chimney or vented through a new class-A chimney, with proper clearances and hearth pads.
Liner sized to the unit
Every install gets an insulated stainless liner sized to the maker's specs, so it drafts well and burns clean.
Permits & sign-off
We file the building permit, meet the inspector and leave the paperwork for your insurer.
Compare it yourself
Before the crew, after the crew
Two chimneys, each shown before and after its rebuild. Grab the gold handle and drag, or use the left and right arrow keys once it's selected.
Spalled face, relaid in matching brick
Water and frost had popped the faces off dozens of bricks. We relaid the stack above the roof in brick matched to the house, with a crown and cap to keep water out.
- Matched brick
- Crown poured
- Cap fitted
Moss-covered stack, given a fresh start
Constant shade kept moss on this chimney and the brick had turned soft. It went back up in new brick with a stainless cap and flashing, timed with the owners' new roof.
- Soft brick replaced
- Stainless cap
- New flashing
Recognize your chimney on the left? (914) 249-9409
Close to home
Bronxville, the Pelhams and next door
From New Rochelle Road we're minutes from Bronxville village, Lawrence Park, Fleetwood and the Pelhams. Choose one for a rough drive time.
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About5 min
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Arrival text
Hearth and stack checked
Starts at 493 New Rochelle Rd. School drop-off and Cross County traffic can slow the van, so dispatch confirms a time.
Services
Everything from the hearth to the cap
For colonials, Tudors, capes and two-families around Bronxville and the Pelhams.
Masonry
LeaksFlashing Replacement
Leaks around the chimney fixed with new step and counterflashing on any roof type.
- Shingle, slate or tile
- Copper available
- Roped-in crews
LinersInsert & Stove Liners
Insulated stainless liners for inserts, stoves, boilers and cracked clay flues.
- Insulation wrap
- Manufacturer sizing
- Top plate & cap
CapsChimney Caps
Stainless or copper caps that keep rain, leaves and animals out of the flue.
- Single & multi-flue
- Spark screens
- Fitted in a visit
Fire checkChimney Fire Inspections
After a roaring sound, sparks from the top or a flue fire, we camera the whole flue for damage.
- Cracked tile check
- Insurance report
- Repair options
SweepsSweeps & Creosote Removal
Routine sweeps for soft soot, plus rotary and chemical treatment for glazed creosote.
- Rotary whips
- Glaze treatment
- HEPA cleanup
Creosote & chimney fires
When soot turns to glaze
Wet wood, smoldering fires and cold flues leave creosote in three stages: flaky soot, tarry crust, then a shiny glaze that's highly flammable. Each stage needs a different fix.
STAGE
Identify the buildup
A camera shows whether it's loose soot, tarry crust or hard glaze.
TREAT
Soften the glaze
Glazed creosote is treated with a modifier that turns it brittle over a few burns.
ROTARY
Power-sweep it out
Rotary whips break up what's left without damaging sound flue tiles.
PREVENT
Burn smarter
Dry, seasoned wood, hotter fires and an insulated liner keep it from coming back.
Old Westchester brick
Repairs nobody can spot
Homes built here from the 1910s to the 1940s used handsome brick with banding, corbels and soldier courses. A rebuild in the wrong red brick and gray mortar stands out from the street.
Brick sourcing
We match size, color range and texture from suppliers and salvage yards.
Mortar color & joint
Tinted mortar and the original joint profile, whether concave, raked or struck.
Corbels & bands
Stepped corbels, contrasting bands and decorative caps rebuilt course for course.
Village review
Photos and samples for Bronxville or Pelham review boards when needed.
Wrong brick, gray patchSticks out
Matched brick & tintInvisible
Will someone answer if I call overnight?
Always. Our dispatcher is on through the night, so a chimney that just had a flue fire, bricks loosening after a storm or water pouring in at the chimney get a crew on the schedule. If flames, smoke or gas odor are in the house or the CO detector sounds, get everyone out and call 911 before us.
I heard a roar and saw sparks from the chimney. What now?
That's a chimney fire. Close the damper or insert doors, call 911 if it's still burning, and don't use the fireplace again until we've inspected the flue.
How much warmer will an insert make my house?
A lot. An open fireplace can pull warm air out of the house, while a modern insert heats the room and nearby spaces.
What is glazed creosote?
A hard, shiny coating on the flue walls from cool, smoky fires. It burns very hot and needs special treatment to remove.
Can you match the brick on my 1920s house?
Usually very closely. We match brick size, color and mortar tint, and copy decorative details.
Do inserts need a permit?
Yes, in most towns. We file it, meet the inspector and give you the paperwork.
Where do you work?
Bronxville, Chester Heights and Eastchester, Lawrence Park, Tuckahoe, Fleetwood, Mount Vernon, Pelham, Pelham Manor, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Crestwood and Larchmont.
Service area
Bronxville & surroundings
The villages and neighborhoods around our New Rochelle Road shop.
- Bronxville
- Chester Heights
- Eastchester
- Lawrence Park
- Tuckahoe
- Fleetwood
- Mount Vernon
- Pelham
- Pelham Manor
- New Rochelle
- Scarsdale
- Crestwood
- Larchmont
Cold fireplace, crusted flue, mismatched brick? Call.
Chester Heights Chimney & Masonry answers its dispatch line day and night, all week.
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Chester Heights Chimney & Masonry
493 New Rochelle Rd unit 104
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 249-9409
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Bronxville, NY 10708
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