Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in SoHo, NY
Chimney work in SoHo isn’t like chimney work anywhere else in the city. The landmarked cast-iron buildings and converted lofts here hold onto original fireplaces and shared chimney stacks that run through complex roof structures, and a simple cleaning often means coordinating with building management and the Landmarks Preservation Commission before anyone sets foot on the roof. We’re Ashby Chimney New York, and we handle sweeps, inspections, and fireplace repairs across SoHo with written pricing and a written guarantee on every job. Call (315) 644-2982 and a live person answers.
Why SoHo Homes Are Different
SoHo’s housing stock runs mostly to mid-19th and early-20th-century cast-iron and masonry loft buildings converted to residential use. A lot of those units still have their original fireplaces. Some are decorative. Some were retrofitted for gas or wood burning. Many of them vent through shared chimney stacks that serve multiple units in the same building, which means one neighbor’s damaged flue liner can become a problem for everyone on that stack.
The climate adds pressure. Cold winters and occasional heavy snow push converted lofts toward heavier fireplace use, and that accelerates creosote buildup in flues that are already old, narrow, and not built to modern clearances. Creosote is the tar-like residue that sticks to flue walls and feeds chimney fires. In dense, landmarked buildings, a chimney fire isn’t just your unit’s problem. Smoke and heat can transfer through shared masonry, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission keeps a close eye on any exterior work that touches a historic roofline. That’s why sweeping and inspection here is as much about logistics and compliance as it is about cleaning. You can’t just throw a ladder against the parapet and start scraping.
What we see most often in SoHo is deferred maintenance on shared stacks. A single unit owner wants a sweep, but the roof access goes through a locked bulkhead managed by the co-op or condo board. Or the flue serving their fireplace was capped years ago and the fireplace is now decorative only. We handle the paperwork side with building management, and our inspectors document everything with photos so the board sees exactly what we saw.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main SoHo Services
Most SoHo homeowners call us for two things: a proper chimney sweep before burn season and an inspection when they’ve bought a loft or haven’t used the fireplace in years. Fireplace repair comes up as well, usually when an inspection turns up a failing liner or a damaged damper. Here’s what each involves in SoHo.
Chimney Sweep in SoHo
A sweep in SoHo starts with roof access, and roof access here means narrow historic rooftops, shared stacks, and coordination with whoever holds the keys. We run brushes down the full length of the flue, remove creosote and soot, and clean the smoke chamber and damper. Since many lofts have fireplaces that haven’t been used in years, we check that the flue is actually connected and clear before anyone lights a fire. Our crews leave the hearth and surrounding floor cleaner than they found it. Full details on Chimney Sweep in SoHo.
Chimney Inspection in SoHo
In SoHo, inspections are heavily driven by real estate transactions and co-op board requirements. A buyer or a board wants to know if the flue is safe, if the liner is cracked, and whether the fireplace is even functional. We run a camera up the flue and give you a written report with photos. No recommendations without visual evidence you can see yourself. If a liner is shot, we show you the camera footage before we talk about repair. Details are on Chimney Inspection in SoHo.
Fireplace Repair in SoHo
Repair work in SoHo usually comes down to the flue liner, the damper, or the firebox. Old masonry fireboxes crack, dampers rust open or shut, and clay liners split under decades of heat cycling. We quote a written price before any work starts, and we stand behind the repair with a written guarantee. If it fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. See Fireplace Repair in SoHo for the full scope.
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.
Brands We Service in SoHo
We repair and install equipment from the brands SoHo buildings actually have: Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. We keep common parts stocked on our trucks, so most damper and cap replacements happen in one visit. For the full list, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in SoHo |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1) | $180 – $300 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 camera) | $300 – $500 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Fireplace firebox repair (minor) | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $700 |
| Flue liner resurfacing (HeatShield) | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Crown repair / rebuild | $300 – $1,500 |
What pushes a price up in SoHo is usually access and building logistics: a shared stack that requires coordination with multiple owners, a rooftop that can’t take heavy equipment, or a flue that hasn’t been opened in a decade. Whatever the number ends up being, we give it to you in writing before any work starts. The price on the invoice matches the price we quoted at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in SoHo
We cover the full SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District and the surrounding blocks. For scheduling, we run consistent routes through the area during the fall and early winter, which is when most SoHo buildings call for pre-season sweeps and inspections.
- SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District
- Greene Street corridor
- Mercer Street lofts
- Prince and Spring Street area
- West Broadway blocks
Service Area – Cities Near SoHo
While this page covers SoHo specifically, our crews also serve neighboring Manhattan neighborhoods and nearby areas, including New York, NY, East New York, NY, Manhattan, NY, and Midtown Manhattan, NY. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s New York City office, with crews serving SoHo locally.
Serving SoHo, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the SoHo 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 Company in SoHo
We schedule most SoHo sweeps within a week, and we always give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour guess. Fall is the busiest season, so if you want the fireplace ready for the first cold snap, book ahead. Call (315) 644-2982 and a live person will set it up.
Yes. For any exterior work in the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District, we coordinate with building management and follow LPC guidelines to the letter. We document everything, and nothing gets touched without the proper approvals in place.
We’ll inspect it and tell you plainly whether it’s functional or decorative. If it’s decorative and you want it to stay that way, we’ll say so and recommend the minimum needed for safety. No upsell, no pressure. If you decide later to make it functional, you’ll know exactly what that requires.
If you’re in SoHo and the fireplace hasn’t been checked in years, call (315) 644-2982. We’ll give you a written price, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee on the work. Ashby carries ash right in the name, which is fitting for the people whose job it is to clean it out.
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 SoHo Customers Say
"The amount of creosote they pulled out was scary. He said we were overdue and explained the fire risk without being dramatic about it. Clean, careful, left the hearth spotless."
- Caroline Webb"We smelled something off every time the heat kicked on. Turned out to be debris in the flue. He cleared it and the smell was gone. Patient explaining it all to a first timer like me."
- Annette Prosser"Good inspection and a clear writeup for our home sale. He was running behind from the job before and showed up near the end of the window, but he called ahead to let me know. Thorough once he got here."
- Frank DiMatteo