About Ember Crest Chimney Inc

At Ember Crest Chimney Inc, we specialize in the care of North Providence’s historic and older homes, where brickwork and masonry tell the story of the neighborhood. Our team has spent years mastering the quirks of Rhode Island’s classic chimneys—nineteenth-century brick stacks with shifting foundations, century-old clay liners that crack under seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, and flues that were never meant to handle modern wood stoves. We don’t just sweep; we diagnose the hidden wear that comes from decades of Rhode Island winters, from mortar joints that crumble to crowns that let water seep into the masonry. When you call us, you’re hiring a crew that reads chimneys like an architect reads blueprints—knowing exactly where the next repair will be needed before the first shovel hits the ground.

Older chimneys in North Providence weren’t built for today’s heating habits. Many still rely on original brick liners or parged flues that weren’t designed for high-efficiency stoves or the dense, resinous wood homeowners burn to cut costs. Over time, these systems develop creosote layers that are thicker than a Rhode Island winter coat, and when that creosote meets a crack in the liner or a loose chimney cap, the risk of a chimney fire or carbon monoxide leak jumps dramatically. We use specialized cameras to inspect every flue from the roofline down to the smoke chamber, documenting the condition of your masonry so you can see why a repair now beats a rebuild later. Our liners are custom-fit to your chimney’s exact dimensions, not off-the-shelf tubes that leave gaps where embers can escape.

We’re the chimney sweep North Providence homeowners trust when their inspector’s report reads like a red-flag laundry list: ‘loose bricks,’ ‘missing mortar,’ ‘cracked crown,’ or ‘excessive creosote.’ These aren’t just notes—they’re the early warnings of a system that’s been fighting the elements for generations. Our process starts with a walk-through of your attic or basement to trace the chimney’s path through the house, then a rooftop inspection that checks for the telltale signs of water damage—spalled bricks, efflorescence, or a crown that’s lost its slope. Whether it’s tuckpointing crumbling joints, installing a stainless-steel liner to modernize an original clay flue, or rebuilding a chimney top that’s leaning like the Leaning Tower of North Providence, we treat every job as if it’s the only one that matters. Because in a town where homes outlast generations, your chimney should too.