Regular chimney sweeping is the single most time-sensitive maintenance task Plymouth homeowners skip — and the one with the highest consequences. Our certified technicians use professional-grade rotary brushes, high-powered vacuums, and video inspection lights to clear every inch of your flue of creosote buildup, soot deposits, and debris. We sweep wood-burning fireplaces, pellet stoves, oil furnace flues, and gas appliance vents. Because Plymouth sits on the coast, moisture-laden air accelerates creosote hardening, making late-summer sweeping — before you light your first fall fire — the smartest scheduling choice. We protect your home with drop cloths and leave no mess behind. Book early; our fall calendar fills fast. (857) 265-7632
Request this service →A proper chimney inspection isn't just a glance inside with a flashlight. Matts Brothers Chimney performs all three NFPA 211-standard inspection levels. Level 1 is our annual wellness check — ideal for Plymouth homeowners on a regular maintenance plan. Level 2 goes deeper, using camera equipment to inspect accessible areas of the flue interior; it's required when you've had a chimney fire, are buying or selling a home, or have changed your fuel type. Level 3 involves structural investigation and is reserved for serious damage scenarios. Every inspection report is written, photographed, and explained to you in plain language. You'll know exactly what you're working with before a single cold night arrives. Call (857) 265-7632 to schedule.
Request this service →Plymouth's freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on chimney liners. Clay tile liners crack, stainless steel liners corrode at poorly sealed seams, and older homes near Plymouth's historic district often have unlined flues that were never designed for modern appliances. Matts Brothers Chimney installs flexible stainless steel liner systems and cast-in-place liners for wood-burning fireplaces, gas inserts, and oil furnaces. A properly sized, properly sealed liner is what keeps combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — routed safely out of your living space. We handle everything from full replacements to targeted crack repairs, and we back our liner work with a written warranty. Don't burn another season on a compromised liner. Schedule a liner assessment at (857) 265-7632.
Request this service →Moisture is the quiet adversary of every Plymouth chimney. Salt-laden air blowing in from Plymouth Bay, heavy fall and spring rains, and repeated freezing and thawing work together to erode mortar joints, crack chimney crowns, and push water straight into your flue. Matts Brothers Chimney applies professional-grade vapor-permeable waterproofing sealants that repel liquid water while allowing trapped moisture inside the masonry to escape — the correct approach that cheap hardware-store products get wrong. We also repair and rebuild chimney crowns, which are the concrete caps that sit atop your chimney stack and are the first line of defense against water intrusion. Pre-fall waterproofing is the most cost-effective repair a Plymouth homeowner can make. Call (857) 265-7632 before the rains return.
Request this service →A missing or damaged chimney cap is an open invitation — for rain, squirrels, raccoons, and nesting birds to take up residence in your flue before you do. Every fall, Matts Brothers Chimney responds to Plymouth-area calls from homeowners who discover a bird's nest or a dead animal blocking their flue right when they want to use the fireplace. A properly fitted stainless steel chimney cap with mesh siding solves all of it. We also install and replace throat dampers and top-mount dampers, which provide a far tighter seal than most builder-grade units. A functioning damper stops cold drafts from pouring down your chimney on January nights and reduces your heating bill. One afternoon's work, years of benefit. (857) 265-7632
Request this service →Mortar joints don't fail dramatically — they fail slowly, a season at a time, until one Plymouth winter pushes them past the tipping point. Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar and repointing with fresh material that matches the original in composition and color, restoring both the structural integrity and the appearance of your chimney. Matts Brothers Chimney also handles spalling brick repair, firebox rebuilds, and smoke chamber parging. The best time to schedule masonry work is late summer through early fall, when temperatures are right for mortar to cure properly and before freeze-thaw cycles begin. Waiting until spring means a full winter of accelerating damage. If your chimney's brickwork looks ragged or has white efflorescence staining, call us at (857) 265-7632 for a free assessment.
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