Matts Brothers Chimney keeps Plymouth, MA homeowners safe, warm, and ahead of the season. Licensed, insured, and ready to sweep before the fall rush fills our schedule.
Comprehensive chimney sweep for Plymouth homes and businesses.
Remove creosote, soot, and blockages before fire season so your fireplace burns clean and your family breathes easy.
Know exactly what condition your chimney is in before you burn a single log this season — we document everything.
A compromised liner is a hidden hazard — we install and repair stainless steel and cast-in-place liners built to last decades.
The Cape Cod coastal air is relentless on masonry — seal your chimney before fall rains undo years of good upkeep.
Keep rain, animals, and cold drafts out of your chimney with the right cap and a properly sealing damper.
Crumbling mortar joints are a structural and safety issue — catch them in fall before winter freeze-thaw cycles make them catastrophic.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards so you can hire with total confidence.
Most chimney problems don't announce themselves — they build quietly and reveal themselves on the first cold night of the year. We schedule aggressively in late summer and early fall so Plymouth homeowners are ready before the season, not scrambling during it. Booking early means better availability, no rush fees, and peace of mind when October arrives.
Plymouth's position on the coast brings salt air, high humidity, and intense freeze-thaw cycles that accelerate chimney wear faster than inland Massachusetts towns experience. Our technicians account for these local conditions in every inspection, repair, and product recommendation. Generic chimney advice written for dry climates doesn't apply here — our guidance is Plymouth-specific.
We provide written, itemized estimates before any work begins — no verbal ballparks, no line items that appear on the final bill without warning. Plymouth homeowners deserve to know exactly what they're paying for and why. If we find additional issues during a sweep or inspection, we explain them clearly and let you decide how to proceed on your own timeline.
Matts Brothers Chimney is fully licensed and insured in Massachusetts, and we back our repair work with written warranties. We don't subcontract to unvetted crews or cut corners on materials to hit a low price point. When we leave your Plymouth property, the work is done right — and if anything isn't, we come back and make it right.
Matts Brothers Chimney was founded on a straightforward idea: Plymouth homeowners shouldn't have to worry about whether their chimney is safe when the temperature drops. We grew up in southeastern Massachusetts, and we know what the coastal New England climate does to masonry, liners, and dampers over years of salt air and hard winters. From our first season in business, we've focused on doing the job right the first time and building relationships with homeowners who call us back year after year — not chasing one-time transactions.
"I called Matts Brothers in September after putting off my chimney sweep for two years. They fit me in within the week, showed up on time, and had the whole thing done in under two hours. The technician showed me photos of a cracked flue tile I didn't know about and explained my options without any pressure. Really professional outfit — already booked for next year."
"We bought an older colonial in Kingston and the home inspector flagged the chimney as 'needs further evaluation.' Matts Brothers came out and did a full Level 2 inspection with camera footage. They found a liner issue and repaired it before we even moved furniture in. The written report was detailed and helped us understand the whole system. Couldn't be happier."
"After a really wet spring, our chimney started smelling musty even without a fire going. Matts Brothers diagnosed it as moisture intrusion through a cracked crown and deteriorated mortar joints. They repaired the crown, did tuckpointing, and waterproofed the whole stack. No more odor, and that was six months ago. Worth every penny."
"I've used three different chimney companies over the years and Matts Brothers is by far the most thorough. They take photos, explain everything, and don't upsell you on things you don't need. The technician even pointed out that my damper was warped and replaced it same-day. My living room is noticeably warmer now that the cold air isn't leaking in."
"Scheduled my annual sweep in late August on the advice of a neighbor. Glad I did — by late October they were booking into December. The job was clean, fast, and the crew was respectful of my home. They also installed a stainless cap that I'd been putting off. No more bird noise from the chimney in the morning!"
"Matts Brothers came out after I smelled something burning on our first fire of the year. Turned out there was a bird's nest wedged above the damper. They cleared it out, swept the flue, and installed a proper chimney cap so it won't happen again. They also caught some early-stage spalling on the exterior brick and gave me an estimate for spring repair. Thorough and honest."
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Read more →Reach us at (857) 265-7632 or fill out our online form. We ask a few quick questions about your fireplace type, last service date, and any symptoms you've noticed — drafting issues, odors, visible cracks — so we arrive prepared and don't waste your morning.
Our technician arrives on time, sets up drop cloths to protect your home, and performs a thorough inspection before any sweeping begins. We document what we find with photos, walk you through the findings in plain language, and confirm the scope of work together before proceeding.
In most cases, sweeping, minor repairs, cap installations, and waterproofing are completed during the same visit. We use professional vacuums to contain all debris, and our technicians clean up completely before leaving. Plymouth homeowners are often surprised how fast and tidy the process is.
After every visit you receive a written service summary, photos, and any repair warranty documentation. We note your system's condition and flag the ideal timeframe for your next service — so you're never caught unprepared when fall rolls around again. We'll even send you a reminder.
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Yes — scheduling in July or August is the smartest move Plymouth homeowners can make. Fall is our busiest period, and by mid-October our calendar fills weeks out. Sweeping before the season means your chimney is clean, inspected, and ready the first cold night you want a fire, with no waiting.
Absolutely worth it. Professional vapor-permeable waterproofing sealants significantly slow moisture penetration even in Plymouth's coastal environment. They don't eliminate maintenance forever, but they extend the life of your mortar and brick by years. Think of it like waxing a car near the ocean — regular application is part of the maintenance plan, not a one-time fix.
Yes. A Level 2 inspection is the industry-standard recommendation for any real estate transaction, regardless of what sellers report. Older Plymouth homes near the historic district often have unlined or partially deteriorated flues. A Level 2 uses camera equipment to document conditions a visual check can't catch, protecting your investment before you ever light a fire.
Yes, a post-storm inspection is a smart precaution. Severe nor'easters can dislodge chimney caps, crack mortar joints, and push water through pre-existing gaps. Even if nothing looks obviously wrong from the ground, high winds and freeze-thaw cycles during major storms can create damage that's only visible with a camera inspection inside the flue.
We recommend against it. Even light use generates creosote, and a single season without a sweep can allow debris, nesting material, or moisture damage to go undetected. The NFPA recommends annual inspection and sweeping regardless of use frequency. A pre-season sweep takes two hours and eliminates any doubt — it's not a large investment relative to the risk.
Repair before winter. Small crown cracks allow water to enter, and when that water freezes it expands — turning a $200 crown repair into a $1,000+ rebuild by spring. Plymouth's freeze-thaw cycle is particularly aggressive. Catching crown damage in September or October is almost always cheaper and faster than dealing with the accelerated deterioration that follows a hard winter.
For most Plymouth homes, a top-mount damper is a worthwhile upgrade. It seals at the top of the flue rather than at the throat, blocking cold drafts, moisture, and animals from entering the entire chimney column. Old cast-iron throat dampers warp over time and rarely seal fully. Top-mount models are relatively affordable, installed in under an hour, and reduce heating costs noticeably.
Yes. Infrequent burning doesn't eliminate risk — it can actually increase certain hazards. Chimneys used rarely accumulate debris, animal nesting material, and moisture damage between seasons. Annual inspections catch these issues while they're minor. The inspection cost is a fraction of what structural repairs or a chimney fire recovery costs, regardless of how often you burn.
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