Andrew & Sons Chimney keeps North Shore homes warm, safe, and inspection-ready all year. Professional sweeping, thorough inspections, and honest repairs — scheduled around your season, not ours.
Comprehensive chimney sweep for Beverly homes and businesses.
Thorough flue cleaning timed to Beverly's heating season so your fireplace is ready when temperatures drop.
NFPA 211-compliant inspections that tell you exactly what your chimney's condition is — no guesswork.
Beverly's salt air and freeze-thaw cycles destroy chimney crowns faster than anywhere inland — we fix them to last.
A damaged liner is a carbon monoxide risk — we reline Beverly flues safely and efficiently.
Spalling brick and crumbling mortar inside your firebox are safety issues, not just cosmetic ones.
A clogged dryer vent is a leading cause of house fires — Andrew & Sons clears them fast and safely.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards so you can hire with total confidence.
Most chimney problems are discovered the first cold night a homeowner lights a fire — after the busy-season backlog has already formed. We actively help Beverly customers schedule their sweep and inspection in late summer so work is done, documented, and worry-free before October's first frost arrives on the North Shore.
You will never receive a vague verbal quote from Andrew & Sons. Every job starts with a written estimate that itemizes labor, materials, and any permit fees before a single tool comes off the truck. Beverly homeowners dealing with real-estate transactions, insurance claims, or HOA requirements especially value having everything in writing from the first call.
Andrew & Sons carries full general liability insurance and maintains all required Massachusetts contractor licensing. Every repair and installation we perform meets current NFPA 211 standards and Massachusetts State Building Code requirements. If a permit is required for your Beverly address, we handle the application and inspection coordination so you never have to navigate town hall on your own.
Drop cloths protect your hearth and flooring. HEPA-filtered vacuums capture every ash particle before it reaches your living space. Our technicians wear boot covers inside every Beverly home, and they pack out every bit of debris they generate. When we close the door behind us, your fireplace area looks better than before the appointment — that is a promise.
Andrew & Sons Chimney was founded on a straightforward belief: Beverly homeowners deserve chimney service that respects their time, their budget, and their home. The business grew out of one family's frustration with contractors who showed up late, quoted low, and billed high. From day one we committed to written estimates, on-time arrivals, and technicians who could explain exactly what they were doing and why. That commitment has driven every hire we have made and every service we have added since opening. We are not a national franchise with a call center — we are a local crew that knows Beverly's housing stock, its coastal weather patterns, and the specific chimney challenges that come with living a short walk from Dane Street Beach or Lynch Park.
"We moved into an older colonial near Cove Road and had no idea when the chimney had last been serviced. Andrew & Sons came out within a few days, did a full Level II inspection with a camera, and gave us a clear written report. They found a cracked tile section we never would have known about. The repair was done before Thanksgiving and we've used the fireplace all winter without a worry."
"I appreciate a contractor who does exactly what they say they will. Andrew & Sons showed up on time, put down drop cloths without being asked, and finished the sweep and inspection in under an hour. The technician explained the creosote level he found and showed me photos from the camera inspection. Straightforward, professional, and no attempt to upsell anything we didn't need."
"After last year's nor'easter I noticed white staining on the chimney exterior and some dampness near the firebox. I called Andrew & Sons and they diagnosed a failing crown and missing chimney cap the same week. The repair was priced fairly, the work was clean, and they waterproofed the crown before winter hit. No more staining after this year's storms. Really glad I called when I did."
"We've used Andrew & Sons for two seasons now and recommended them to three neighbors. Their scheduling reminder in August was genuinely useful — we booked early, avoided the fall rush, and had the sweep done before we even needed the fireplace. The technician remembered details from the prior visit and noted the liner was holding up well. That continuity is rare."
"My dryer was taking two cycles to dry a single load and I figured the machine was dying. Andrew & Sons cleaned the vent duct as an add-on to the chimney sweep and the difference was immediate — one cycle, fully dry, every time. The technician showed me the lint he pulled out and honestly it was alarming. Worth every dollar and I'll never skip this again."
"Andrew & Sons rebuilt the firebox in our 1920s bungalow last fall. The old mortar was crumbling and two bricks had actually shifted. The crew matched the firebrick to the originals almost exactly and sealed everything with the right refractory mortar. They were tidy, explained each step, and the finished firebox looks and performs like new. Outstanding work at a fair price."
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Read more →Call (857) 300-4732 or request a time online. We'll ask about your appliance type, approximate flue length, and the last time your chimney was serviced. Beverly customers who book before September lock in priority scheduling and avoid the October rush that fills our calendar every year.
Our technician arrives on time, walks through your chimney system top to bottom, and explains every finding in plain language. If sweeping or repairs are needed, you receive a written estimate before any work begins. There is no obligation to proceed, and the assessment itself is transparent and pressure-free.
Once you approve the estimate, we get to work. Drop cloths go down, HEPA vacuums connect, and our technician completes the sweep, repair, or installation efficiently. Most Beverly residential sweeps and inspections are completed within 60 to 90 minutes with no mess left behind.
At job completion you receive a written summary of services performed, photographs of any noteworthy conditions, and our honest recommendation for next season's timing. We tell you exactly when to call us again based on your fuel type and usage habits — no guesswork, no vague 'call us next year' brush-off.
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A persistent smoky odor without an active fire almost always signals a draft problem or creosote buildup absorbing moisture and releasing odor into the room. In Beverly's humid coastal climate this is especially common in late summer. The cause could be a missing or deteriorated chimney cap, a negative pressure issue in the home, or heavy third-stage creosote. An inspection will identify the source before heating season begins.
Dark brown liquid after rain is almost certainly a chimney problem, not a roof leak. It typically indicates water is entering the flue and mixing with creosote deposits, producing a foul-smelling, acidic runoff. In Beverly homes near the coast, a cracked crown, absent chimney cap, or failed flashing is usually responsible. Left unaddressed, this acidic water accelerates liner and firebox deterioration significantly. Schedule an inspection promptly.
July or August is the sweet spot for Beverly homeowners. By mid-September our calendar is consistently full as the heating season approaches, and October appointments often book out weeks in advance. Scheduling in summer means you choose your preferred time window, the work is done before you need the fireplace, and any repairs identified have time to be completed before cold weather arrives.
Yes — a chimney obstruction, collapsed liner section, or heavy creosote blockage can cause incomplete combustion gases including carbon monoxide to spill into living space instead of exhausting outside. A brief CO alarm near a fireplace or stove is a serious warning sign. Stop using the appliance immediately and call Andrew & Sons to inspect the entire flue system before the fireplace is used again.
Eroded mortar joints — called open joints in the trade — are genuinely urgent, especially after a storm. Water enters exposed joints, freezes overnight, and expands, accelerating spalling and potential structural movement. Beverly's combination of coastal salt air and hard freeze cycles makes this deterioration faster than inland areas. Tuckpointing the open joints and applying a breathable waterproof sealer before the next freeze cycle prevents far more costly repairs.
That white chalky deposit is called efflorescence — mineral salts carried outward by water moving through the masonry. It is a clear indicator that water is penetrating the chimney and evaporating through the exterior face. In Beverly's coastal environment it progresses quickly. While efflorescence itself is not structurally dangerous, what is causing it — crown cracks, bad flashing, or open joints — absolutely is. An inspection identifies the entry point so repairs stop the cycle.
In the vast majority of cases, yes — you can use the fireplace the same evening once sweeping is complete and the technician confirms the system is clear and functioning. The only exceptions are if we've applied a sealant or performed masonry repairs that require a curing period, or if the inspection revealed a safety issue that must be corrected first. Your technician will tell you clearly before leaving what, if anything, requires a waiting period.
Sharing a flue between an oil appliance and a solid-fuel fireplace is not permitted under current Massachusetts building codes and NFPA 211 standards, and it creates real backdraft and carbon monoxide risks. In older Beverly homes — particularly pre-1980 construction — this configuration exists because it predates current code. Andrew & Sons can inspect the shared flue, explain your options, and install a separate liner to bring the system into code compliance safely and efficiently.
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