Matts Brothers Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Norwich, including chimney sweeping & creosote removal, level i, ii & iii chimney inspections, chimney liner installation & replacement, and more. Every job is handled by licensed, insured technicians with upfront written pricing, and backed by a workmanship guarantee — free estimates for all of Norwich and nearby areas.
Burning wood leaves behind creosote, a flammable residue that accumulates in layers on your flue liner. In Norwich's cold-weather months when fires burn long and slow, third-degree glazed creosote can build up rapidly — and it ignites at over 2,000°F. Our chimney sweeping service uses professional-grade rotary brushes, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and chemical treatments when necessary to clear your flue completely. We time our sweeping appointments strategically — ideally in late summer or early fall before demand spikes — so your system is clean and ready the moment temperatures drop. Every sweep includes a visual assessment of flue condition, and we document our findings so you have a clear record of your chimney's health going into each heating season.
Request this service →Not every inspection is created equal, and Norwich homeowners deserve to know exactly what they're getting. Matts Brothers Chimney offers all three NFPA 211-defined inspection levels. A Level I covers accessible components and is ideal for annual maintenance checks. A Level II — which we recommend any time you're buying or selling a home, after a chimney fire, or when switching fuel types — includes video camera scanning of the entire flue interior. A Level III addresses concealed areas when serious damage is suspected. Connecticut's seasonal freeze-thaw cycles are particularly hard on mortar joints and clay tile liners; cracks that look minor in September can admit water, ice, and carbon monoxide by January. Scheduling your inspection in late summer means repair windows are still open and contractors aren't booked solid.
Request this service →A compromised liner is one of the most dangerous conditions a Norwich home can have — and one of the most overlooked. Clay tile liners crack under thermal stress, and older homes in the Norwich area may have unlined or partially lined flues that don't meet current code. We install flexible stainless steel liners, rigid liner systems, and cast-in-place poured liners depending on flue geometry and appliance type. Every liner we install is properly sized to match your heating appliance's BTU output — undersized or oversized liners create draft problems and accelerate creosote accumulation. We pull the necessary permits, work to current Connecticut building codes, and back our liner installations with a written warranty. Getting liner work done before heating season means you won't lose a single cold-weather burn day waiting on parts or scheduling.
Request this service →Connecticut's wet autumns and freeze-thaw winters put relentless pressure on chimney caps, crowns, and dampers. A cracked or missing cap lets rainwater funnel directly into your flue, accelerating liner deterioration and promoting mold growth in the smoke chamber. A deteriorated chimney crown — the mortar surface that covers the top of the chimney structure — allows water infiltration that can cause spalling brick and interior water damage within a single winter. Our technicians inspect every cap, crown, and damper during seasonal prep visits and provide clear, itemized repair recommendations. We stock stainless steel multi-flue caps, replacement top-mount dampers, and custom-fit solutions for older Norwich-area homes with non-standard flue dimensions. Addressing these components in fall, before the first freeze, prevents the compounding damage that drives up repair costs come spring.
Request this service →The brick and mortar of Norwich chimneys face a punishing seasonal cycle: summer heat expands joints, autumn rain saturates them, and winter freezing forces that moisture to expand by roughly 9% as it turns to ice. This spalling process erodes mortar joints and compromises structural integrity faster than most homeowners realize. Matts Brothers Chimney's masonry repair service covers tuckpointing (removing and replacing deteriorated mortar), spalled brick replacement, and full firebox rebuilds when interior firebrick has cracked beyond safe use. We use mortar mixes formulated specifically for high-temperature chimney applications — standard construction mortar fails rapidly in the thermal cycles a working fireplace produces. We recommend a masonry assessment every two to three years for Norwich homes, and definitely before any winter where the chimney hasn't been evaluated.
Request this service →Lint buildup in dryer vents is a leading cause of residential fires nationwide, and it's a hazard many Norwich homeowners don't think about until something goes wrong. Long vent runs, multiple bends, and the fine lint from modern synthetic fabrics create clogs that restrict airflow and raise exhaust temperatures to dangerous levels. Matts Brothers Chimney cleans dryer vent systems from the appliance connection all the way to the exterior termination, using flexible rod systems and high-powered vacuums. We also inspect the vent path for crushed sections, improper materials (plastic accordion duct is a fire hazard), and disconnected joints concealed in walls. Bundling your dryer vent cleaning with your annual chimney sweep appointment saves time and money — and it's the smart seasonal prep move that protects your home on two fronts at once.
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