The short answer
Yes, EverFlame Chimney Care serves Ravenswood, Queens (ZIP 11106) from our Lincoln Square office about 2 miles away. We sweep, inspect, repair and reline chimneys, and we clean dryer vents and air ducts for rowhouses, detached homes and apartment buildings.
EverFlame Chimney Care works with homeowners and building owners throughout Ravenswood, Queens, in ZIP code 11106. Our office in Lincoln Square, Manhattan, is about 2 miles away, so reaching Ravenswood is a short trip for our crews. The neighborhood's mix of rowhouses, pre-war apartment buildings and detached homes means we see a wide range of systems: wood-burning fireplaces, boiler and water heater flues, and dryer vents in private homes and shared laundry rooms. Our certified technicians explain what they find in plain terms before any work begins, so you can decide what makes sense for your home or building.
Services we offer in Ravenswood
Most visits start with an inspection or a sweep, and many end there. When we do find a problem, we show you photos, explain the cause and walk you through your options. Here is what our team handles in Ravenswood:
- Chimney sweep to remove soot, creosote and debris
- Chimney inspection at the level your situation calls for
- Chimney repair, including mortar joints, crowns and flashing
- Chimney liner installation for wood, oil and gas appliances
- Chimney cap and chase cover installation
- Chimney waterproofing for brick and masonry
- Fireplace and damper repair
- Chimney rebuilding when masonry is too far gone to patch
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Air duct cleaning
How Queens weather wears on a chimney
Ravenswood gets cold winters, humid summers and wind-driven rain from coastal storms. Water is the main enemy of masonry. When moisture soaks into brick and mortar and then freezes, it expands and loosens the joints a little more each winter. Over time that shows up as crumbling mortar, spalling brick, a cracked crown or water stains on the ceiling near the chimney.
A properly fitted cap keeps rain, snow, leaves and animals out of the flue. A chase cover does the same job for framed chimneys. A breathable waterproofing treatment helps brick shed water while still letting trapped moisture escape. If your chimney is older and has never been treated, an inspection will tell you whether waterproofing, repointing or more substantial repair is the right next step.
Yearly inspections and the NYC heat season
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. Professionals use three levels. A Level 1 inspection fits when nothing about the system has changed. A Level 2 inspection is used when the system changes, such as a new appliance or a switch of fuel, or when the home is sold. A Level 3 inspection is reserved for cases where a hidden hazard has to be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
New York City's heat season runs from October 1 through May 31, and building owners must keep apartments heated to the city's minimum temperatures during that time. For Ravenswood building owners, late summer and early fall are the practical windows to inspect and sweep boiler flues, so any repairs are finished before the heat has to stay on.
Oil-to-gas conversions and chimney liners
Many older buildings in New York City have moved, or are moving, from oil to gas heat. When a building converts its boiler from oil to gas, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of the work. A new liner is often needed because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue. We inspect the existing flue, confirm whether it can safely serve the new equipment and install a correctly sized liner when one is required.
Dryer vents and air ducts
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. Long vent runs, which are common in rowhouses and apartment buildings, collect lint quickly. Signs that a vent needs attention include clothes taking longer to dry, a hot laundry room and a burning smell.
For air ducts, we follow the U.S. EPA's guidance. The EPA advises cleaning ducts when there is substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris. It also notes that duct cleaning has not been shown to prevent health problems. We will tell you honestly whether your ducts need cleaning, and we do not push chemical treatments.
Nearby neighborhoods we serve
Along with Ravenswood, our crews regularly work in Roosevelt Island, Lenox Hill, Yorkville, the Upper East Side and East Midtown. If you own property in more than one of these areas, we can plan visits to fit your schedule.
ZIP codes we serve
- 11106