Massachusetts · Area codes 617 / 857
Chimney sweep in Boston, MA
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Boston, Cambridge, Quincy and Dorchester and the rest of the 617 / 857 area.
Area codes served: 617, 857 · the overlay covers the same area as 617, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 617 area
Long heating seasons and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are hard on masonry around Boston, Cambridge and Quincy. Water that soaks into a cracked crown or open mortar joint freezes, expands and breaks brick apart (spalling), and nor'easter rain drives water in at the flashing. An annual inspection before the first cold snap catches crown cracks and creosote build-up from a winter of wood burning.
The Census Bureau counts about 549,500 homes and apartments in the 617 territory. 75.7% were built before 1980 and 48.4% before 1940, higher than the Massachusetts figure of 68.9% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1940s, and 15.6% of homes are single-family detached houses.
60.5% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 26.1% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.1% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%, and 8.7% heat with fuel oil, whose furnaces and boilers also vent through a chimney flue.
With 48.4% of homes built before 1940, many chimneys here are older masonry. Older flues can be unlined or have clay tile liners that have cracked over the years, which a camera inspection of the flue will show.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid).
The 617 territory (with overlay 857) is home to roughly 1,235,000 people across 80 ZIP codes in Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County.
Services in Boston
- Chimney inspection in Boston: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Boston: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Boston: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,235,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 80 |
| Counties | 3 |
| Homes and apartments | 549,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.7% |
| Median home built | 1940s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.1% |
| IECC climate zone | 5A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Selling a home in Boston? NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 chimney inspection, including a video scan of the flue, when a property is sold or transferred.
Source: NFPA 211
Cities and towns we serve
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Dorchester
- Somerville
- Dorchester Center
- Brookline
- Everett
- Brighton
- Jamaica Plain
- Chelsea
- Hyde Park
- Watertown
- Roslindale
- Milton
- Roxbury
- Belmont
- Mattapan
- Chestnut Hill
- Charlestown
- Winthrop
- Allston
- Roxbury Crossing
- Newton
- Newtonville
- Readville
- Milton Village
- Brookline Village
- North Waltham
- Nonantum
All 80 ZIP codes in the 617 territory
02108 02109 02110 02111 02112 02113 02114 02115 02116 02117 02118 02119 02120 02121 02122 02123 02124 02125 02126 02127 02128 02129 02130 02131 02133 02134 02135 02136 02137 02138 02139 02140 02141 02142 02143 02144 02145 02149 02150 02152 02163 02169 02170 02171 02186 02187 02196 02199 02201 02203 02204 02205 02206 02210 02211 02212 02215 02217 02222 02238 02241 02266 02269 02283 02284 02293 02297 02298 02445 02446 02447 02455 02458 02460 02467 02471 02472 02477 02478 02495
Questions about chimney service in Boston
How do I book a chimney sweep in Boston?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Boston, MA.
Which areas does the 617 territory cover?
The 617 territory (with overlay 857) covers 80 ZIP codes in 3 counties, including Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Dorchester, Somerville, Dorchester Center, Brookline and Everett.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in Massachusetts?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In the Northeast, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Boston?
Prices are set by the local company and depend on the chimney, the number of flues and what the inspection finds. Call 833-CHIMNEY for a quote.
Guides for Boston homeowners
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