New York · Area codes 518 / 838
Chimney sweep in Schenectady, NY
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Schenectady, Albany, Troy and Clifton Park and the rest of the 518 / 838 area.
Area codes served: 518, 838 · the overlay covers the same area as 518, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 518 area
Long heating seasons and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are hard on masonry around Schenectady, Albany and Troy. 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 691,600 homes and apartments in the 518 territory. 64.8% were built before 1980 and 28.2% before 1940, lower than the New York figure of 75.4% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1960s, and 61.8% of homes are single-family detached houses.
46.5% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 21.2% with fuel oil or kerosene. Wood is the main heating fuel in 4.1% of homes, higher than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 28.2% 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. Wood heat is common in this area. Homes that burn wood as their main heat build creosote faster than occasional fireplace users, so plan on more frequent cleaning.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 76% of residents live in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), and the rest mostly in 6A (cold, humid).
The 518 territory (with overlay 838) is home to roughly 1,405,000 people across 380 ZIP codes in Albany County, Saratoga County, Rensselaer County, Schenectady County and 13 more counties.
Services in Schenectady
- Chimney inspection in Schenectady: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Schenectady: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Schenectady: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,405,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 380 |
| Counties | 17 |
| Homes and apartments | 691,600 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.8% |
| Median home built | 1960s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 4.1% |
| IECC climate zone | 5A, 6A |
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 Schenectady? 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
- Schenectady
- Albany
- Troy
- Clifton Park
- Saratoga Springs
- Ballston Spa
- Plattsburgh
- Queensbury
- Amsterdam
- Cohoes
- Gloversville
- Rensselaer
- Latham
- Watervliet
- Gansevoort
- Delmar
- Hudson
- Mechanicville
- Ballston Lake
- Glens Falls
- Hudson Falls
- Malone
- Johnstown
- Waterford
- Catskill
- East Greenbush
- South Glens Falls
- Fort Edward
- Cobleskill
- Slingerlands
- Altamont
- Castleton-on-Hudson
- Valatie
- Averill Park
- Saranac Lake
- Glenmont
- Peru
- Wynantskill
- Voorheesville
- Corinth
…and 272 more communities.
All 380 ZIP codes in the 518 territory
12007 12008 12009 12010 12015 12016 12017 12018 12019 12020 12022 12023 12024 12025 12027 12028 12029 12031 12032 12033 12035 12037 12040 12041 12042 12043 12045 12046 12047 12050 12051 12052 12053 12054 12055 12056 12057 12058 12059 12060 12061 12062 12063 12065 12066 12067 12068 12069 12070 12071 12072 12073 12074 12075 12077 12078 12082 12083 12084 12085 12086 12087 12089 12090 12092 12094 12095 12106 12107 12108 12110 12115 12117 12118 12120 12121 12122 12123 12124 12125 12128 12130 12132 12133 12134 12136 12137 12138 12139 12140 12141 12143 12144 12147 12148 12149 12150 12151 12153 12154 12156 12157 12158 12159 12160 12161 12164 12165 12166 12168 12169 12170 12172 12173 12174 12175 12176 12177 12180 12181 12182 12183 12184 12185 12186 12187 12188 12189 12190 12192 12193 12194 12195 12196 12198 12201 12202 12203 12204 12205 12206 12207 12208 12209 12210 12211 12212 12214 12220 12222 12223 12224 12225 12226 12227 12228 12229 12230 12231 12232 12233 12234 12235 12236 12237 12238 12239 12240 12241 12242 12243 12244 12245 12246 12247 12248 12249 12250 12252 12255 12256 12257 12260 12261 12288 12301 12302 12303 12304 12305 12306 12307 12308 12309 12325 12345 12405 12407 12413 12414 12418 12422 12423 12424 12431 12436 12439 12442 12444 12451 12452 12454 12460 12463 12468 12469 12470 12473 12482 12485 12492 12496 12502 12503 12513 12516 12517 12521 12526 12529 12530 12534 12541 12544 12546 12565 12567 12801 12803 12804 12808 12809 12810 12811 12812 12814 12815 12816 12817 12819 12820 12821 12822 12823 12824 12827 12828 12831 12832 12833 12834 12835 12836 12837 12838 12839 12841 12842 12843 12844 12845 12846 12847 12848 12849 12850 12851 12852 12853 12854 12855 12856 12857 12858 12859 12860 12861 12862 12863 12864 12865 12866 12870 12871 12872 12873 12874 12878 12879 12883 12884 12885 12886 12887 12901 12903 12910 12911 12912 12913 12914 12915 12916 12917 12918 12919 12920 12921 12923 12924 12926 12928 12929 12932 12933 12934 12935 12936 12937 12939 12941 12942 12943 12944 12945 12946 12950 12952 12953 12955 12956 12957 12958 12959 12960 12961 12962 12964 12966 12969 12970 12972 12974 12975 12976 12977 12978 12979 12980 12981 12983 12985 12986 12987 12989 12992 12993 12995 12996 12997 12998 13317 13339 13353 13410 13428 13452 13459 13655 13672
Questions about chimney service in Schenectady
How do I book a chimney sweep in Schenectady?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Schenectady, NY.
Which areas does the 518 territory cover?
The 518 territory (with overlay 838) covers 380 ZIP codes in 17 counties, including Schenectady, Albany, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Plattsburgh and Queensbury.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in New York?
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 Schenectady?
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 Schenectady homeowners
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