Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.





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Neptune chimneys work harder than most in Monmouth County. Between the salt air rolling in off the Atlantic and a housing stock that spans 130-year-old Ocean Grove Victorians to mid-century Cape Cods, there’s no such thing as a routine sweep here. We’re Hearthstone Chimney Co., and our crews handle Neptune’s full range, from narrow coal-era flues in historic cottages to standard masonry systems off Route 33 and Corlies Avenue. Calls come through to a live person, 24 hours a day, at (609) 657-3371. Most appointments book within a few days, and most jobs finish in a single visit.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why Neptune Homeowners Choose Hearthstone Chimney Co.
We’ve spent more than four decades building a reputation on doing the job right and standing behind it. Neptune homeowners tend to stay put, and they remember which contractors showed up when they said they would and which ones didn’t. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to document every inspection with photos you’ll see yourself and a plain-English verdict you’ll understand. No jargon, no scare tactics, no surprises on the bill.
We regularly sweep chimneys in Ocean Grove’s landmark district, along Main Street and Broadway, and through the residential blocks off West Lake Avenue and Route 66. In Shark River Hills, we see the standard mid-century systems that need straightforward maintenance. In Ocean Grove, we’re working with original terra cotta liners and century-old mortar that demands a gentler, more knowledgeable hand. Either way, the price we quote upfront is the price on the invoice.
Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t right, we make it right. No paperwork to file, no argument. That’s the K.E.Y.S. code: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Chimney Cleaning Services We Offer in Neptune
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Neptune
Our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Neptune removes creosote buildup, clears obstructions, and includes a Level-2 camera inspection so you see exactly what we see. We use professional-grade brushes and rods suited to your flue size, whether it’s a narrow coal-era passage in an Ocean Grove cottage or a standard modern system off Wayside Road.

Chimney Repair in Neptune
From salt-corroded mortar joints to flashing failures accelerated by Atlantic exposure, our Chimney Repair in Neptune addresses structural problems before they become safety hazards. We match materials to your chimney’s age and construction, using professional-grade products from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield.

Fireplace Services in Neptune
Our Fireplace Services in Neptune cover everything from damper repair and smoke chamber parging to firebox restoration. We’ll tell you plainly whether your fireplace needs immediate attention or can safely wait until next season.

Chimney Cap & Crown Installation
A proper cap and crown keep salt air, rain, and wildlife out of your flue. We install caps from Famco and Copperfield, with crowns poured or repaired to shed water away from the masonry. In Neptune’s coastal environment, this protection pays for itself quickly.

Chimney Liner & Rebuild
When terra cotta liners crack or mortar joints fail, we install stainless steel liners from DuraFlex or apply HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing where appropriate. Full rebuilds use historically sympathetic materials in Ocean Grove’s landmark district and standard professional-grade materials elsewhere.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Neptune
Our crews work across Neptune Township and into the surrounding communities. These are the neighborhoods we know best:
- Ocean Grove - Historic Victorian cottages with original masonry and narrow flues requiring specialized sweep techniques
- Shark River Hills - Mid-century Cape Cods and ranches with standard fireplace systems needing regular maintenance
- West Neptune - Residential corridors off Route 33 with mixed-age housing stock
- Seaview Island - Coastal homes with accelerated salt-air corrosion on caps and flashing
Most Neptune appointments are scheduled within a few days of your call, with dispatch coordinated from our New York City office and crews arriving locally.
Why Neptune’s Climate & Housing Affect Chimney Cleaning
Neptune sits one to two miles from the Atlantic, and that proximity shapes every chimney we touch. Salt-laden ocean air corrodes metal components, mortar joints, and dampers significantly faster than in inland Monmouth County towns like Freehold or Colts Neck. We’ve replaced dampers in Neptune that were less than ten years old but looked twenty, simply from constant salt exposure. Hurricane Sandy’s 2012 surge also left lingering damage in older masonry chimneys across the township, cracks and shifted courses that owners often discover only when we run our camera during a routine sweep.
The housing stock here splits sharply. Ocean Grove’s dense cluster of late-19th-century Victorian cottages, many with narrow coal-era flues never converted for modern appliances, sits yards from the beach in a National Historic Landmark district. In these tightly packed rows, many chimneys are party-wall or shared-stack construction from the 1880s, meaning a single deteriorated flue can compromise adjacent historic homes. Any masonry repair on a contributing structure must be historically sympathetic, adding material and approval complexity rarely encountered by sweeps working the next town over.
Across the broader township, mid-20th-century Cape Cods and ranches off Corlies Avenue and Route 66 present the more familiar challenges of standard fireplace maintenance. But even these systems face accelerated weathering from the coastal environment. A sweep who treats Neptune like any inland suburb misses half the picture.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Neptune
We believe in upfront pricing with no surprises. Here’s what Neptune homeowners typically pay:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep & Level-2 inspection | $189 - $279 |
| $89 Seasonal Tune-Up (standing offer) | $89 |
| Chimney cap installation | $285 - $495 |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $450 - $1,200 |
| Stainless steel liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Firebox or smoke chamber repair | $650 - $1,800 |
Every estimate includes photos from our camera inspection and a written breakdown. We offer $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinions on any written estimate from another company, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (609) 657-3371 for your exact quote - estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near Neptune
We regularly sweep and repair chimneys in Asbury Park, Belmar, Manasquan, and Brielle - each with its own coastal conditions and housing character, but all within our regular service radius. Scheduling is coordinated from our New York City office with local crews dispatched to your area.
Serving Neptune, NJ - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Neptune area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Cleaning in Neptune
A standard chimney sweep with Level-2 camera inspection in Neptune typically runs $189 to $279, with our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up available as a standing offer. Repairs, caps, and liners carry separate pricing, all quoted upfront with photos you can see before any work begins. Call (609) 657-3371 for your exact quote - estimates are free.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspection for all chimneys, with sweeping as needed based on creosote buildup. In Neptune, we find that coastal moisture and salt air can accelerate deterioration, making that annual check especially worthwhile for older Ocean Grove chimneys and any system burning wood regularly. Call (609) 657-3371 to schedule - estimates are free.
We won’t recommend a liner replacement without camera evidence you can see for yourself. Cracked terra cotta in Neptune’s historic chimneys sometimes qualifies for HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing; other cases need a stainless steel DuraFlex liner for safety. We’ll show you the damage, explain both options, and tell you plainly whether the work is urgent or can wait. Call (609) 657-3371 for a camera inspection - estimates are free.
Skipped maintenance leads to creosote accumulation, which can ignite into a chimney fire, and blocked or damaged flues that can force carbon monoxide back into your home. In Neptune’s older chimneys, especially those with original terra cotta or post-Sandy hidden damage, the risks compound because the masonry itself may be compromised. A camera inspection tells the full story. Call (609) 657-3371 - estimates are free.
Yes. Ocean Grove’s National Historic Landmark status requires historically sympathetic materials and methods on contributing structures, and our crews understand those constraints. We’ve swept and repaired 130-year-old brick masonry and original terra cotta liners where standard approaches would damage the fabric of the building. Documentation and proper material selection are part of every landmark district job we take. Call (609) 657-3371 to discuss your property - estimates are free.
Schedule Your Neptune Chimney Cleaning
We’re Hearthstone Chimney Co., and we’ve built our name on doing the job right and standing behind it. In Neptune, that means understanding salt-air corrosion, historic masonry, and the specific conditions that make your chimney different from one ten miles inland. Every inspection ends with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict you can trust. Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. And every call reaches a live person, 24 hours a day.
Call (609) 657-3371 today for your free estimate. We’ll be there when we say, and the number on the estimate will be the number on the invoice.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving local communities for over 42 years.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Neptune Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, put a camera up to show me the glazing on the flue, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Mark Bennett"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he walked me through every photo in it."
- Carmen Delgado"Swept it, capped it, and fitted a proper damper. The downdraft smell we had lived with every summer is gone."
- Allison Doyle