Steves Brothers Chimney was founded by two brothers who grew up in a family of Brooklyn tradespeople and spent years working alongside experienced masons restoring the borough's aging building stock before focusing exclusively on chimneys. That background in masonry — not just sweeping — is what separates us from generalist chimney companies. We understand how brownstone absorbs moisture, why lime mortar behaves differently than modern Portland mix, and how a century of settlement affects the alignment of a flue. When we inspect a chimney in Flatbush or Bay Ridge, we're reading the building's entire history, not just checking boxes on a form.
Over the years we've swept, inspected, and repaired chimneys in virtually every Brooklyn neighborhood — from the landmarked rowhouses of Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens to the mid-century brick colonials of Dyker Heights and the dense apartment buildings of Flatbush and Crown Heights. That geographic breadth means we've encountered the full range of construction eras, local brick suppliers, and installation practices that shaped Brooklyn's housing stock. We've seen the shortcuts that decades of deferred maintenance creates and developed efficient, cost-effective solutions for each of them. Every technician on our crew has completed CSIA-aligned training and works under direct supervision of experienced senior staff on complex masonry projects.
We take pride in being straightforward with Brooklyn homeowners at a time when the chimney industry has a reputation for scare-tactic upselling. We will never recommend a repair that isn't supported by photographic evidence and a clear technical explanation. We will always tell you when a chimney is in good shape and needs only routine maintenance. And we will always price work fairly, respecting the reality that many Brooklyn families are managing the costs of older homes with finite maintenance budgets. That honesty is the foundation of the repeat business and referrals that have sustained Steves Brothers Chimney without paid advertising since our earliest years. Call (347) 502-2644 and experience the difference.
