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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If you’re searching for chimney cleaning near you in Bangor, PA, Hearthstone Chimney Co. is local, available, and ready to schedule. We’ve served Bangor and the surrounding Northampton and Monroe County communities for over 42 years – a live person answers every call, every hour of the day, and most jobs are completed in a single visit with upfront pricing you can count on.
Call us at (610) 609-7634 to speak with someone right now – no voicemail, no callback queue, just a straight answer about availability and pricing.
Chimney sweeping in Bangor typically runs between $149 and $299 depending on flue height, fireplace type, and the amount of creosote buildup – which in this part of Pennsylvania tends to be heavier than homeowners expect, especially in older stone and brick chimneys common to the Wind Gap and Pen Argyl corridors. We’ll give you the exact number before we start. That number is the number on the invoice.
Fast, Local Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
When someone in Bangor calls about a chimney cleaning, we’re not routing that call through a regional dispatch center three states away. Russell Haines built Hearthstone Chimney Co. from the ground up in this area, and our crew knows the terrain – the older two-story farmhouses along Route 512, the wood-burning inserts that heat homes in Stroudsburg during a hard January, and the prefab fireplace systems that grew common in East Stroudsburg developments built in the 1990s.
Most residential sweeps and Level 1 Inspections are scheduled within a few business days, and we hold appointment blocks specifically for urgent situations – a bird nest found in the flue before a first fall fire, or a homeowner who just had a chimney fire and needs a Level-2 camera inspection before the insurance adjuster arrives. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and arrive with the tools to complete the job the same day. We don’t leave a partially swept chimney and schedule a return trip to finish.
Every cleaning ends with a Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Bangor standard inspection – photos from our Level-2 camera that you can look at yourself, and a plain-English verdict about what we found. Not a sales pitch. A verdict.
Areas We Cover
Hearthstone Chimney Co. runs routes throughout the Bangor area and into the broader Pocono and Lehigh Valley region. We regularly serve homeowners in Stroudsburg, Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Forks Township, and Eastlawn Gardens. If you’re within reasonable distance of Bangor and you’re not sure whether we cover your address, call us at (610) 609-7634 – the person who answers can confirm coverage on the spot.
This part of Pennsylvania has its own chimney characteristics worth knowing. The elevation shifts between the Blue Mountain ridge and the Pocono plateau mean temperature swings that accelerate mortar deterioration. Properties along the ridge in Wind Gap and Pen Argyl often have single-wythe brick chimneys from the mid-20th century that look fine from the ground and tell a different story once a camera goes up the flue. In Forks Township and East Stroudsburg, we see a high concentration of zero-clearance fireplace systems that need Fireplace Cleaning just as urgently as any masonry chimney – sometimes more, because the metal components don’t tolerate creosote the same way.
Knowing the local housing stock isn’t a marketing line. It’s why we can give you an honest estimate on the phone and stand behind it when we arrive.
What a Chimney Cleaning with Hearthstone Actually Looks Like
Some companies sweep the flue, hand you a paper invoice, and leave. That’s not how we work.
Our technician arrives in a marked vehicle, introduces themselves by name, and protects your hearth and floor before a single brush moves. The sweep covers Creosote Removal from the firebox, smoke chamber, and flue lining. Afterward, we run a Level-2 camera through the flue – not as an upsell, as a standard step – and show you the footage on the spot. If there’s a crack in the liner, a damaged smoke shelf, or a nest that didn’t fully dislodge, you’ll see it in the photos before we leave.
The verdict you receive is written in plain English. If repairs are needed, we’ll tell you what they are, what causes them, and what a reasonable repair costs using professional-grade materials – DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Not builder-grade substitutes. The same materials a careful homeowner would choose if they knew what to ask for.
Everything Hearthstone does is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise: if the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right – in writing, no arguing, no paperwork chase. That’s the K.E.Y.S. standard: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Chimney Cleaning Pricing in the Bangor Area
Here’s what most homeowners in the Bangor area pay for our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep services. These are real ranges based on local jobs – not national averages pulled from a chart.
| Service | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (single flue) | $149 – $249 | Includes Level-1 visual inspection |
| Chimney sweep + Level-2 camera inspection | $199 – $299 | Photos provided; plain-English verdict |
| Wood stove / insert flue cleaning | $149 – $219 | Common in Stroudsburg and Pocono homes |
| Fireplace cleaning (prefab/zero-clearance) | $149 – $229 | Frequent in East Stroudsburg-area developments |
| $89 Seasonal Tune-Up | $89 | Limited seasonal offer – ask when you call |
If you’ve already received a written estimate from another company and it doesn’t look right, we offer a Free Second Opinion at no charge. Bring the paperwork. We’ll tell you what we see.
Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount on any service. If you have a repair over $250, ask about the $50 Off Any Repair coupon when you call.
For an exact quote on your home in Bangor or a nearby community, call (610) 609-7634. The estimate is free, and the number we give you is the number you’ll pay.
Why Homeowners in Bangor Call Hearthstone Instead of a Chain
There’s a certain kind of chimney company that runs coupons in every zip code, sends a different technician each time, and prices the cleaning low because the business model depends on upsells once they’re inside your house. Homeowners who’ve been at their address for twenty years have usually met that company – or heard about them from a neighbor.
Hearthstone has been answering the phone in this region since 1984. Russell Haines has built the company around a straightforward idea: do the work correctly, document what you found, stand behind it in writing, and be the same company with the same phone number in thirty more years. That’s not a values statement. It’s a business model.
A few things that make a practical difference:
- Live person, 24/7. When you call (610) 609-7634 at 7 pm because you just noticed an odd smell from the fireplace, a person answers. Not a machine, not a callback request form.
- Upfront pricing. The estimate is the invoice. We don’t discover additional fees after we’re already on your roof.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You know who is in your home.
- Professional-grade materials only. When a repair is needed, we use DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, or Copperfield – the same products a masonry engineer would specify.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise. In writing. If something isn’t right within 90 days, we come back. No arguing required.
- Most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re not leaving Bangor with half a job done.
If you want to understand what that means for routine cleaning and annual service, the full picture is on our home page.
A Note on Chimney Safety in the Bangor Area
Creosote accumulation is the primary cause of chimney fires, and in northeastern Pennsylvania, the risk is higher than in warmer climates for a simple reason: the heating season is longer. A wood-burning fireplace used from late September through April accumulates significantly more creosote than one used for a few months in a milder region.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual chimney inspection and cleaning – not every two or three years, every year. In homes along the Blue Mountain ridge, or anywhere that wood is the primary or backup heat source, we’d say that recommendation isn’t cautious enough if burning is heavy. Some flues in Pen Argyl and Wind Gap that we inspect in October show Stage 2 creosote buildup from a single season.
Stage 2 and Stage 3 creosote – the glazed, tar-like deposits that form at lower flue temperatures – are not something a homeowner should attempt to address. The chemical removers sold at hardware stores are not a substitute for mechanical removal, and some application methods create conditions that accelerate rather than reduce risk. If you’ve been told your flue has heavy glazed creosote, call a certified sweep before the next fire.
High-tension cable and spring systems on garage doors are another category entirely – but for chimneys specifically, the danger zones are the firebox connections, the smoke chamber, and the liner. A crack in the liner that goes undetected is how fire reaches wood framing. That’s why we photograph it rather than just note it verbally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you schedule a chimney cleaning near Bangor, PA?
Most chimney cleaning appointments in the Bangor area are available within a few business days, and we hold time for urgent calls – such as a suspected chimney fire or a blocked flue before heating season begins. Call (610) 609-7634 and the person who answers will check the schedule and give you a real answer, not an estimate of an estimate.
Do you serve my area if I’m not in Bangor itself?
Yes – Hearthstone Chimney Co. serves communities throughout the region surrounding Bangor, including Stroudsburg, Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Forks Township, and Eastlawn Gardens, as well as many smaller communities in Northampton and Monroe counties. If you’re unsure whether your address falls in our service area, call us and we’ll confirm immediately. We don’t make you fill out a form to find out.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Bangor?
A standard chimney sweep in the Bangor area runs between $149 and $249 for a single flue, and $199 to $299 when combined with a Level-2 camera inspection – which we include as a standard step, not an upsell. Prefab fireplace systems and wood stove inserts fall in a similar range. The exact price depends on flue height and condition; we provide the number before starting, and that number doesn’t change when you get the invoice. Call (610) 609-7634 for a free estimate specific to your home.
Can I reach someone after hours or on weekends?
Yes. A live person answers every call to Hearthstone Chimney Co. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including weekends, holidays, and evenings. There’s no voicemail system, no callback queue, and no after-hours answering service reading from a script. If you call at 9 pm on a Sunday because you’ve noticed something wrong with your chimney, the person who answers can take your information, discuss the situation, and get you on the schedule. The number is (610) 609-7634.
Is it cheaper to skip the inspection and just get the flue swept?
A sweep without an inspection saves you nothing if the liner has a crack or the smoke chamber has a deteriorated joint – because you won’t know, and the next fire will behave accordingly. Our Level-2 camera inspection adds a modest amount to the cost of a sweep and ends with photographs you can see. If nothing is wrong, you’ll know that too. An uninspected chimney isn’t a clean chimney; it’s a chimney nobody has looked at closely enough to have an opinion about.
Schedule Your Chimney Cleaning in Bangor Today
Hearthstone Chimney Co. has been doing this work in the Bangor area since 1984. Russell Haines built the company on a single premise: the job gets done correctly the first time, documented with photos, backed in writing for 90 days, and priced at a number that doesn’t change between the estimate and the invoice.
If your chimney hasn’t been cleaned this season – or if it’s been more than a year since anyone put a camera up the flue – call us at (610) 609-7634. A live person will answer, give you a free estimate, and get you on the schedule. That’s it. No pressure, no surprises.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Bangor and nearby areas since 1984.
What Our Customers Say
"The fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway on a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
- Tim Kowalski"The cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises above the bedroom is worth every penny."
- Nisha Gupta"Swept it, capped it, and fitted a proper damper. The downdraft smell we had lived with every summer is gone."
- Allison Doyle