Chimney Cleaning Services in New South Memphis, TN
Chimney cleaning in New South Memphis typically runs $175-$295 for a standard sweep and Level-1 inspection, with most appointments scheduled within 48 hours. Hearthstone Chimney Co. has worked the 38106 corridor since 2014, and we know the difference between a routine maintenance call and the full restoration these coal-era chimneys often need. Call (844) 803-1545 any hour - a live person answers, and we’ll give you a straight estimate with no surprises on the bill.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why New South Memphis Homeowners Choose Hearthstone Chimney Co.
We’ve been serving Shelby County for over 42 years, and the New South Memphis calls are the ones that keep us sharp. The shotgun houses along South Parkway and the brick bungalows near Mississippi Boulevard don’t reward guesswork. Their chimneys were built for a different fuel, a different era, and a different standard of construction than anything you’ll find in Cordova or Collierville.
Our technicians carry Level-2 camera equipment on every truck. You get photos you can see, a plain-English verdict, and documentation that holds up whether you’re filing an insurance claim or just sleeping better. The 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing - if it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork to dig up, no arguing.
Calls come in from the West Junction area, from the neighborhoods around Mallory Heights, and from homeowners who’ve finally decided to use that fireplace after twenty years of uncertainty. They choose us because we answer the phone with a live person 24 hours a day, because our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and because most jobs finish in a single visit. Done right - and we stand behind it.
Chimney Cleaning Services We Offer in New South Memphis
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
Our standard sweep removes creosote buildup, bird nests, and the accumulated debris that decades of Memphis humidity can pack into a neglected flue. For New South Memphis homes, we often find that a “standard” sweep reveals deeper issues - original coal thimbles bricked over in the 1950s, deteriorated clay liners, or flue cavities that have been sealed and collecting moisture for sixty years. Learn more about our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in New South Memphis.

Chimney Repair
Spalling brick, eroded mortar joints, and cracked crowns are baseline expectations in 38106, not exceptions. We rebuild with materials rated for this climate - HeatShield for resurfacing damaged flues, DuraFlex for relining when the original clay is beyond saving. Every repair quote includes photos of the damage and a clear scope of work. Learn more about our Chimney Repair in New South Memphis.

Fireplace Services
Gas insert conversions, firebox rebuilds, and damper repairs for the pre-war fireplaces that still anchor living rooms in this part of Memphis. We work with the original masonry, not against it, and we’ll tell you honestly when a fireplace is past saving versus when it needs the right repair. Learn more about our Fireplace Services in New South Memphis.

Chimney Cap & Crown Installation
Memphis rain and the Mississippi River lowland humidity will destroy an unprotected crown in a handful of seasons. We fabricate and install caps from Copperfield and Famco components, with proper spark arrestors and animal guards sized to the narrow flues common in New South Memphis bungalows.

Chimney Liner & Rebuild
When the original clay tile has cracked or the lime mortar has turned to dust, we install stainless steel or poured-in-place liners using Olympia Chimney and Gelco systems. Full rebuilds are rare, but we’ve completed them on South Parkway homes where the stack had separated from the house wall.

Neighborhoods We Serve in New South Memphis
Our trucks roll regularly through the core 38106 area. Typical response time is same-day or next-day for most calls.
- West Junction
- Mallory Heights
- South Parkway corridor
- Mississippi Boulevard area
These neighborhoods share a common thread: housing stock built between 1900 and 1950, most of it never professionally chimney-serviced in the current owner’s lifetime. That’s the work we do.
Why New South Memphis’s Climate & Housing Affect Chimney Cleaning
The 38106 corridor of New South Memphis is densely packed with pre-1950 shotgun houses and small brick bungalows whose chimneys were originally engineered for coal or wood stoves and later informally converted to gas - leaving deteriorated clay-tile flue liners, crumbling lime-mortar joints, and multi-decade gaps in service that are far more common here than in newer Memphis suburbs. This coal-era chimney legacy makes the work structurally heavier and more restoration-oriented than a routine sweep.
Memphis’s humid subtropical climate is intensified in the 38106 area by its proximity to the Mississippi River lowlands, driving persistent moisture into aging masonry and accelerating spalling brick and mortar erosion in already-vulnerable pre-war chimney stacks. The region’s periodic winter ice events also produce freeze-thaw cycles that crack deteriorated crowns and open joints that were already failing. A chimney that looks sound from the street can harbor a flue cavity that has been collecting moisture, animal nesting, and debris for 60-plus years with no outward sign. That’s why we bring the camera on every initial visit. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in New South Memphis
We publish our numbers because a square deal has nothing to hide. Every estimate is confirmed before work begins - the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep & Level-1 inspection | $175 - $295 |
| Level-2 camera inspection (with photos & report) | $295 - $425 |
| Creosote removal (heavy glaze stage 3) | $350 - $550 |
| Chimney cap installation (standard size) | $285 - $495 |
| Crown repair / resurfacing | $450 - $875 |
| Seasonal Tune-Up (standing offer) | $89 |
Standing offers for New South Memphis homeowners: $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinion on any written estimate, $89 Seasonal Tune-Up, and a permanent 5% Senior and Veteran discount. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near New South Memphis
We work throughout Shelby County and across the river. Homeowners in Memphis proper, West Memphis, Horn Lake, and Southaven can expect the same live-answer phone, same documented inspection process, and same 90-Day Done Right Promise. Distance from our base does not change the standard.
Serving New South Memphis, TN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New South Memphis area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Cleaning in New South Memphis
A standard sweep and inspection in 38106 runs $175-$295, with heavy creosote or accessibility issues pushing toward the higher end. Most New South Memphis homes need the Level-2 camera inspection at $295-$425 because of the age and conversion history of their flues. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Memphis humidity accelerates mortar deterioration and creosote absorption, so we recommend annual inspection for any actively used fireplace and sweeping every 1-2 years depending on burn frequency. Homes with pre-war masonry chimneys that have never been relined should be inspected regardless of use, since moisture intrusion happens independently of fires. Call (844) 803-1545 to schedule - a live person answers 24/7.
The 38106 housing stock was built for coal and wood stoves, then informally converted to gas in the mid-20th century. We regularly find sealed thimble openings, forgotten flue cavities, and clay liners that have been deteriorating since the 1970s. A standard sweep addresses surface creosote; these chimneys often need structural assessment before they’re safe to use. The camera inspection reveals what a brush cannot.
Repair is almost always the better value for these historic structures. A full rebuild runs into five figures and is rarely necessary if caught before structural failure. Crown resurfacing with HeatShield, stainless relining with DuraFlex, or targeted mortar repointing typically restores safe function at a fraction of replacement cost. We’ll show you the photos and give you both numbers so you can decide. Call (844) 803-1545 for a free second opinion on any written estimate.
We answer with a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and most New South Memphis calls are scheduled same-day or next-day. True emergencies - blocked flue, carbon monoxide alarm, visible structural collapse - get priority dispatch. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the repair, in writing, with no arguing if anything needs adjustment. Call (844) 803-1545 now.
Written by the team at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving New South Memphis since 2014 and local communities for over 42 years.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 60-minute.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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