Expert chimney sweeping, liner inspections, and brickwork restoration — protecting the character and safety of Bordentown homes since the very first fire of the season.
Comprehensive chimney sweep for Bordentown homes and businesses.
Deep cleaning that removes combustible deposits and restores proper draft in Bordentown's older flues.
Protecting older Bordentown homes from the dangers of cracked, missing, or undersized flue liners.
Skilled brickwork restoration that preserves the original character of historic Bordentown chimneys.
Keeping Bordentown's rain, wildlife, and debris out of your flue with properly fitted caps and crowns.
Stopping water intrusion at the source before it destroys mortar, liners, and interior walls.
Restoring heat efficiency and draft control in older Bordentown fireplaces with deteriorated or missing dampers.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards so you can hire with total confidence.
Older Bordentown homes present chimney challenges that generic sweep services aren't equipped to handle — irregular flue sizes, lime-mortar joints, unlined clay tile systems, and corbelled brick details. Our team has spent years working specifically on these structures, and that hands-on experience translates directly into better diagnoses and more durable repairs for your home.
We don't guess at what's happening inside your flue. Our flexible camera inspection systems give us a complete picture of liner condition, blockages, and structural issues from the firebox to the top cap — so every recommendation we make is backed by visual evidence you can see for yourself. Transparency is a core part of how we work.
Matts Brothers Chimney carries full liability insurance and operates with all required New Jersey licensing. We quote honestly, explain every finding in plain language, and never upsell work your chimney doesn't actually need. Homeowners in Bordentown and surrounding communities return to us because they trust that what we say matches what we do.
We treat every Bordentown home — whether a 150-year-old brick Victorian or a post-war cape cod — with genuine care. Drop cloths protect your flooring, HEPA-filtered vacuums contain soot and debris, and our crew cleans up fully before leaving. A chimney appointment should never mean a dirty house, and with Matts Brothers, it never does.
Matts Brothers Chimney was built on a straightforward belief: homeowners in Bordentown and across central New Jersey deserve chimney service that is genuinely skilled, completely transparent, and properly matched to the kind of older housing stock that defines this region. Too many chimney companies treat every job the same way regardless of the home's age, construction style, or the actual condition of the masonry. We don't. From the moment we arrive, our focus is on understanding what your specific chimney needs — not on running through a checklist designed for new construction.
"Our 1920s colonial had a chimney nobody had touched in years. Matts Brothers came out, ran a camera through the flue, and found two cracked liner tiles we had no idea about. They explained everything clearly, gave us a fair quote, and did the relining and sweep in one visit. I finally feel confident using the fireplace again."
"We've used Matts Brothers twice now — once for a full sweep and inspection and once for tuckpointing on our chimney's south face. Both times they were on time, clean, and completely upfront about what was needed. The tuckpointing looks fantastic and matches our original brick perfectly. Highly recommend for older homes."
"I was getting a smoky smell in my living room and assumed it was a minor draft issue. Matts Brothers found that my clay tile liner had partially collapsed near the smoke chamber. Scary to think I was burning wood in that condition. Their diagnosis was thorough and the repair was done right. Worth every penny."
"Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely honest. They swept our wood stove flue and told us the liner was in good shape — no upsell, just the truth. The chimney cap they installed has already kept a family of starlings from moving back in. Great experience from call to cleanup."
"Matts Brothers waterproofed our chimney after we noticed staining on the interior bedroom wall adjacent to the flue. They traced the leak to a failed crown and open mortar joints, repaired both, and then applied the waterproofing treatment. No more staining through two full winters now. Excellent diagnostic work."
"I called on a Thursday afternoon after noticing the damper on our 1940s fireplace was stuck open and letting cold air pour in. Matts Brothers came the next morning, replaced it with a top-mount damper, and explained why it was a better long-term solution for our chimney configuration. Fast, professional, and clearly expert."
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Read more →Call (973) 381-5843 or book online. We schedule a convenient visit, walk through the chimney system with you, note any visible concerns on the exterior masonry or cap, and provide a clear, no-obligation written estimate before any work begins. No surprises.
Before sweeping, our technician runs a flexible camera the full length of your flue. This captures the liner condition, any blockages, and structural issues that sweeping alone would miss — especially important in older Bordentown homes with clay tile or unlined flues where hidden damage is common.
With your approval, we complete the sweep using rotary brushes and HEPA vacuums, then perform any masonry, liner, cap, or damper work identified. We work efficiently, respecting your schedule and your home's interior. Progress photos are shared when masonry or liner work is involved.
We walk you through findings and completed work before we leave — no industry jargon, just clear explanations. You receive a written inspection report documenting flue condition, work performed, and any recommended future maintenance so you have a complete record for your homeowner's files.
Yes — frequency of use matters less than many homeowners expect. Even modest wood burning produces creosote, and a single season of use can deposit enough to create a fire risk, especially in older chimneys with narrow or irregular flues. Annual sweeping also catches structural issues before they become expensive. One inspection per year is the professional standard regardless of burn volume.
Yes, in most cases. Adequate draft doesn't mean the liner is safe. Pre-1940 chimneys in Bordentown were commonly built without a clay tile liner at all, meaning combustion gases and heat contact the surrounding masonry directly. A stainless steel liner dramatically reduces carbon monoxide risk and house-fire potential — benefits that go far beyond draft performance. A camera inspection will show the true condition.
Slightly worn mortar on an older chimney is deceptive — by the time joint deterioration is visible from ground level, water has usually been entering the masonry for a season or more. In Bordentown's freeze-thaw winters, trapped moisture expands and accelerates brick damage rapidly. Early tuckpointing is far less expensive than rebuilding sections of chimney after sustained water damage has reached the structural courses.
Legally, requirements depend on how the chimney is used. But practically, cracked clay tile liners in any actively used wood-burning or gas appliance flue present a genuine safety hazard. Cracks allow carbon monoxide to seep into living spaces and hot gases to contact combustible framing. We assess severity with a camera and will tell you honestly whether a liner needs full replacement or a repair is appropriate.
Burlington County averages multiple freeze-thaw cycles every winter, which is one of the most damaging forces in masonry. Water that has entered open mortar joints or micro-cracks in brick expands when it freezes, widening those gaps with each cycle. Over several seasons this leads to spalling brick faces and crumbling mortar. Sealing joints and applying vapor-permeable waterproofing before winter significantly slows this deterioration.
Absolutely — flashing is one of the most common leak points we find on older rowhomes in Bordentown, particularly where the original lead or tin flashing has corroded or where previous repairs used improper caulk rather than step flashing. Failed flashing allows water to run down the chimney chase into interior walls and ceilings. We assess flashing condition as part of every diagnostic visit and repair or re-flash as needed.
Yes — this is one of the most important pre-purchase steps for any older home with a fireplace or wood stove. Standard home inspectors typically look at the visible firebox and exterior chimney only; they don't run a camera through the flue. A Level 2 chimney inspection, which includes full camera documentation, is what NFPA 211 specifies at change of ownership and is the only way to know what condition the liner, smoke chamber, and masonry are actually in.
Yes, provided the inspection confirmed no structural issues requiring repair. Once the flue is cleared of creosote, debris, and blockages and the liner and masonry are confirmed sound, the fireplace is ready for use. If repairs were completed — such as relining or crown rebuilding — we will specify any curing time required before the first fire, and we'll make that clear before we leave.
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