Matts & Sons Chimney provides chimney sweep services in Billerica, including chimney sweep & cleaning, chimney safety inspection, chimney liner installation & repair, and more. Every job is handled by licensed, insured technicians with upfront written pricing, and backed by a workmanship guarantee — free estimates for all of Billerica and nearby areas.
Creosote is the combustion byproduct most responsible for the roughly 25,000 chimney fires that occur in the U.S. every year. Our certified sweep technicians use commercial-grade rotary brushes, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and chemical treatments to remove all three stages of creosote — from flaky Stage 1 deposits to the hard, tar-like Stage 3 glaze that requires specialized solvents. Every cleaning in Billerica begins with a visual pre-sweep inspection so we know exactly what we're working with. We protect your home with drop cloths, seal the firebox opening during vacuuming, and leave the work area spotless. After the sweep, you receive a plain-language condition report so you understand the state of your flue before you light the next fire.
Request this service →The National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 211 standard outlines three levels of chimney inspection, and choosing the right one matters enormously for your safety. A Level I inspection — recommended every year for unchanged systems — examines accessible portions of the structure and flue. A Level II inspection, required when you're buying or selling a Billerica home or after any significant weather event, includes video camera scanning of the full flue interior to detect cracks, spalling, or deteriorated mortar joints invisible to the naked eye. A Level III inspection addresses concealed areas when serious hazards are suspected. Our technicians document every finding with photographs and reference the applicable Massachusetts building code sections, giving you an inspection report that stands up to insurer and real-estate scrutiny.
Request this service →A compromised flue liner is one of the most underestimated fire and carbon-monoxide hazards in older Billerica homes. When mortar joints crack or clay tile sections separate, combustion gases — including odorless, deadly carbon monoxide — can seep through the masonry and enter living spaces. We install flexible and rigid stainless-steel liner systems sized precisely to your appliance's BTU output, ensuring complete combustion gas containment and optimal draft. For chimneys with irregular or severely deteriorated interiors, we also offer cast-in-place liner systems that form a seamless, insulated flue inside the existing structure. All liner work is performed to Massachusetts building-code specifications and comes with a written warranty so you have documented proof of compliance for your insurer.
Request this service →A missing or damaged chimney cap is an open invitation for rain, snow, birds, and squirrels to enter your Billerica flue — and once moisture gets in, it accelerates mortar erosion, liner deterioration, and rust on damper components at a rate most homeowners never anticipate. Our stainless-steel multi-flue caps are built to withstand New England's freeze-thaw cycles and include mesh skirts that block nesting animals without restricting airflow. We also repair and rebuild chimney crowns — the sloped concrete cap at the top of the masonry stack — using polymer-modified mortar that flexes with temperature swings instead of cracking like standard Portland mixes. Properly sealed caps and crowns can extend the functional life of your chimney by decades and dramatically reduce costly interior water damage.
Request this service →Massachusetts freeze-thaw cycles are relentless on brick-and-mortar chimneys. Water infiltrates microscopic mortar cracks, freezes and expands, then thaws — repeating that cycle dozens of times each winter until joints crumble and bricks begin to shift. Left unaddressed, what starts as a $400 tuckpointing job becomes a $4,000 partial rebuild. Our masons grind deteriorated joints to a proper depth, match the mortar formulation to your chimney's age and brick type, and pack new mortar in weather-appropriate conditions to ensure proper curing. We also repair spalled bricks, rebuild damaged chimney shoulders, and apply breathable waterproofing sealants that repel liquid water while allowing masonry to release internal vapor. Early intervention is always the most cost-effective path, and we'll show you photographic evidence of exactly what needs attention.
Request this service →The U.S. Fire Administration attributes approximately 2,900 residential dryer fires annually to failure to clean the vent — making a clogged dryer duct one of the most statistically dangerous overlooked hazards in any home. Lint is highly flammable, and long or kinked duct runs in many Billerica-area homes trap it quickly. Our technicians use high-pressure air whips and rotary brush systems to clear lint, debris, and even bird nests from the full length of your dryer duct, from the appliance connection to the exterior termination cap. We also verify the duct material (aluminum foil accordion duct is a fire hazard and against code), check for proper backdraft damper function, and confirm the exhaust path meets current ventilation standards. Typical cleaning takes under an hour and immediately lowers energy consumption alongside fire risk.
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