Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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We’re not fans of the bait-and-switch. Call (908) 589-8342 and you’ll reach a live person, 24 hours a day, who can walk you through what we actually charge. Our specials reflect how we’ve done business in Bridgewater for over 42 years: upfront numbers, no surprises on the bill, and work we’d stand behind in our own homes.
Current Offers
$50 Off Any Repair Over $250
If your chimney needs more than a sweep - a cracked crown, deteriorating mortar, or a cap that finally gave out - we’ll take $50 off the total once the repair crosses $250. This applies to any repair we quote in writing, from minor tuckpointing around Bridgewater’s older Dutch Colonial stacks to full crown rebuilds on newer construction near Chimney Rock. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (908) 589-8342.
Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate
Someone else told you the liner’s shot, or the whole firebox needs rebuilding? Bring us their written estimate and we’ll inspect with our level-2 camera, show you the photos, and give you our plain-English verdict - no charge for the second look. We’ve saved Bridgewater homeowners from unnecessary work more times than we can count, and we’ve caught things other sweeps missed too. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (908) 589-8342.
$89 Seasonal Tune-Up
Our seasonal tune-up covers a full NFPA-level-1 sweep, exterior visual inspection, and basic operational check of your fireplace or stove - the same service that keeps Bridgewater families safe through burning season without the full diagnostic price of a level-2 inspection. Perfect if you burned regularly last winter and just need confirmation everything’s still sound before the first fire. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (908) 589-8342.
Permanent 5% Senior and Veteran Discount
This isn’t a seasonal promotion that disappears. If you’re 65 or older, or if you’ve served in any branch of the armed forces, you receive 5% off every service we provide - sweeps, repairs, liner installations, the full list. We apply it automatically on every visit, no expiration, no need to requalify. It’s our standing acknowledgment of who you are, not a marketing hook. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (908) 589-8342.
How to Redeem
Step 1: Call (908) 589-8342 and mention which offer you’re asking about. A live person answers, every hour of every day.
Step 2: Book your visit. We’ll confirm your appointment time, and we’ll be there when we say. Most jobs finish in a single visit.
Step 3: Present the offer at time of service. The number on your estimate is the number on your invoice - a square deal, no surprises.
What Our Pricing Means
Every estimate we write in Bridgewater comes with our no-hassle upfront pricing guarantee. The figure you approve is the figure you pay. No phantom charges for “unexpected” creosote buildup. No trip fees materializing after we’re done. If we find something that changes the scope, we stop, show you the camera evidence, and get your approval before continuing.
This matters in a town like Bridgewater, where we’ve worked on chimneys in the historic districts near the Old Mill, in the newer developments off Route 22, and everywhere between. Some of these flues haven’t been opened in decades. Others were serviced by companies that left the homeowner with a vague verbal report and a bill that ballooned. We don’t operate that way. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict, documented like an engineer and explained like a craftsman.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job. In writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back. We’ve been here since 1984, and we plan to be here thirty more years. That only works if Bridgewater homeowners trust the work and the price.
When to Schedule
Burning season in Somerset County runs roughly October through March, though plenty of Bridgewater residents fire up the hearth for spring evenings too. We recommend scheduling your sweep or tune-up before the first cold snap, when our calendar fills with homeowners who waited until they smelled smoke in the wrong place.
That said, we don’t pressure-sell urgency. If your inspection shows work that can safely wait, we’ll say so plainly. If your liner has another season in it, we’ll show you exactly where it’s thinning and let you decide. The camera doesn’t lie, and neither do we.
FAQ
The $89 seasonal tune-up, $50 repair discount, and free second opinion each stand alone and cannot be stacked with each other. The 5% senior and veteran discount applies to any service, including tune-ups and repairs, and can be combined with the standing offers. Call (908) 589-8342 and we’ll run the numbers both ways so you pay the least possible.
We don’t match gimmick pricing. What we do offer is our free second opinion on any written estimate, which often reveals whether a competitor’s “deal” covers what’s actually needed. Bring us their paperwork and we’ll show you what we see.
It’s a level-1 sweep and operational check, which satisfies annual maintenance for most Bridgewater fireplaces in normal use. If you’ve had a chimney fire, are buying or selling a home, or notice performance issues, we recommend upgrading to our level-2 camera inspection. We’ll explain the difference when you call.
We quote everything in writing before starting. If your $89 tune-up reveals a cracked flue tile or deteriorating crown, we’ll show you the photo, explain the repair, and give you a fixed price. You approve it or you don’t. No surprises on the bill.
All specials run through December 31, 2026. The 5% senior and veteran discount is permanent. We refresh our seasonal offers annually, but we don’t play games with fake expiration dates to pressure a sale.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Bridgewater since 1984.