DME Maintenance Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs License #H0101570000
DME Maintenance provides professional creosote removal in Plainedge, NY and all surrounding Nassau County communities. Owner-operated by Douglas Eberling since 2001, we serve Plainedge residents from our Farmingdale base — typically same-week availability. All services provided by DME Maintenance · Nassau County License #H0101570000.
Homeowners in Plainedge can expect the same owner-operated service, upfront pricing, and licensed workmanship as our Farmingdale customers. Call or text 516-690-7471 to schedule.
Creosote removal is a specialized service for Plainedge homeowners whose chimney has developed second or third-degree creosote buildup that standard annual sweeping cannot fully address. Third-degree creosote — a hardened, tar-like glaze that bonds to the flue liner surface — is the most dangerous and most difficult to remove. It is the primary fuel source for chimney fires, burns at temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can destroy a clay tile liner in a single event. DME Maintenance performs professional creosote removal in Plainedge, NY and throughout Nassau County, NY.
Creosote builds faster in Plainedge homes that burn green or unseasoned wood, use low-burning smoldering fires, have oversized flues, or operate fireplaces with restricted air supply. First-degree creosote — light and flaky — is removed routinely in annual sweeping. Second-degree creosote — thicker, shiny, and harder — requires more aggressive rotary cleaning methods. Third-degree creosote requires a chemical treatment protocol applied to the glaze before mechanical removal can be effective. We assess the stage of buildup on every inspection and use the correct method for what we actually find.
If your Plainedge chimney has not been swept in multiple seasons, shows signs of a previous chimney fire, or has a strong tar or burning smell when not in use, call us before lighting another fire. Creosote removal in Plainedge starts at $420+ depending on stage and extent. Written assessment and estimate before work begins. Call 516-690-7471 for same-week availability.
★★★★★"Doug's been doing chimney work in South Farmingdale and Plainedge for a while, so when we needed the buildup cleaned out I knew who to call. He's reliable and does what he says he'll do. Fireplace is safe to use again." – Carol Levine (August 2025)
★★★★★"Had a heavy buildup we didn't know about until Doug pointed it out during a cleaning. He scraped it all down, checked the damper, and now the fireplace draws like new. Wish we'd called him sooner." – Dawn Hunt (February 2026)
★★★★★"He spent a good two hours working on our chimney, scraping down all the hard stuff that had built up over the years. Used a vacuum to keep the dust down and cleaned up everything when he was done. Fireplace smells better and the fire actually stays lit now instead of smoldering." – Ana Cruz (July 2025)
★★★★★"Solid work removing the buildup in our chimney. No complaints." – Jacob Feinberg (May 2026)
★★★★★"We bought the house knowing the fireplace hadn't been used in years. Wasn't sure what condition it was in. Doug came out, cleared all the buildup, and said it was good to go. Feel a lot better about actually using it now." – Adam Thompson (December 2025)