New York · Area codes 716 / 624
Chimney sweep in Buffalo, NY
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport and Hamburg and the rest of the 716 / 624 area.
Area codes served: 716, 624 · the overlay covers the same area as 716, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 716 area
Long heating seasons and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are hard on masonry around Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lockport. 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 629,800 homes and apartments in the 716 territory. 77.3% were built before 1980 and 30.9% before 1940, close to the New York figure of 75.4% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1950s, and 61.8% of homes are single-family detached houses.
82.1% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 9.6% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 1.3% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 30.9% 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 716 territory (with overlay 624) is home to roughly 1,329,000 people across 172 ZIP codes in Erie County, Niagara County, Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County and 2 more counties.
Services in Buffalo
- Chimney inspection in Buffalo: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Buffalo: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Buffalo: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,329,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 172 |
| Counties | 6 |
| Homes and apartments | 629,800 |
| Built before 1980 | 77.3% |
| Median home built | 1950s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 1.3% |
| 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 Buffalo? 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
- Buffalo
- Niagara Falls
- Lockport
- Hamburg
- North Tonawanda
- Tonawanda
- Jamestown
- Lancaster
- Orchard Park
- Depew
- Grand Island
- East Amherst
- Olean
- Dunkirk
- Fredonia
- Alden
- Lewiston
- Clarence Center
- Clarence
- Angola
- Elma
- Akron
- Getzville
- Lake View
- Eden
- Springville
- Salamanca
- Sanborn
- Derby
- Allegany
- Newfane
- Youngstown
- Silver Creek
- Ransomville
- Gowanda
- Westfield
- Lakewood
- Holland
- Randolph
- Gasport
…and 82 more communities.
All 172 ZIP codes in the 716 territory
14001 14004 14006 14008 14010 14012 14025 14026 14027 14028 14031 14032 14033 14034 14035 14037 14038 14041 14043 14047 14048 14051 14055 14057 14059 14061 14062 14063 14065 14067 14068 14069 14070 14072 14075 14080 14081 14085 14086 14091 14092 14094 14095 14101 14102 14107 14108 14109 14110 14111 14112 14120 14126 14127 14129 14131 14132 14134 14135 14136 14138 14140 14141 14144 14150 14151 14166 14168 14170 14171 14172 14174 14201 14202 14203 14204 14205 14206 14207 14208 14209 14210 14211 14212 14213 14214 14215 14216 14217 14218 14219 14220 14221 14222 14223 14224 14225 14226 14227 14228 14231 14233 14240 14241 14260 14261 14263 14264 14265 14267 14269 14270 14272 14273 14276 14280 14301 14302 14303 14304 14305 14701 14702 14706 14710 14712 14716 14718 14719 14720 14722 14723 14724 14726 14728 14729 14730 14731 14732 14733 14736 14738 14740 14741 14742 14743 14747 14748 14750 14751 14752 14753 14755 14756 14757 14758 14760 14766 14767 14769 14770 14772 14775 14778 14779 14781 14782 14783 14784 14785 14787 14788
Questions about chimney service in Buffalo
How do I book a chimney sweep in Buffalo?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Buffalo, NY.
Which areas does the 716 territory cover?
The 716 territory (with overlay 624) covers 172 ZIP codes in 6 counties, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Hamburg, North Tonawanda, Tonawanda, Jamestown and Lancaster.
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 Buffalo?
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 Buffalo homeowners
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