![]() ![]() ![]() Chimney CleaningĬhimney cleaning should be done after after the winter season each year. Our chimney service experts will install, repair or replace fireplace heat shields. This can greatly extend the life of your firebox and prevent damage from occurring. Fireplace Heat Shield Repair and InstallationĪ heat shield protects the walls of your firebox and reduces the heat on the back walls. ![]() We repair, replace, and install new fireplace screens. Over years of use, fire screens can warp or become damaged. Running the fireplace without a screen could easily start a fire. Fire Screen Repair and InstallationĪ fire screen protects the inside of your house from sparks and embers. We install chimney wind caps or regular chimney caps that meet all local regulations. Without a chimney cap, sparks from your fireplace can work your way out the chimney and start fires. Chimney Cap Repair and InstallationĪ chimney cap or flue cap is vital for protecting your roof from catching fire. The top sealing damper stops drafts and noise and also prevents bees from nesting in your chimney. One of our popular services is the installation of a top sealing damper in the chimney flue. A broken damper causes drafts and noise to enter the house. The damper helps with insulation, keeping warm air in during the winter, and hot air out during the summer months. Over time and use, chimney dampers stop sealing or working completely. If the cracks are too large, a chimney mason will need to perform a larger repair or rebuild the firebox entirely. Sometimes it’s possible to patch the cracks. When cracks and gaps inside the firebox develop, a repair should be performed. Over time, this can cause loose bricks and the chimney may need rebuilding.Ĭhimney maintenance such as crown repair or applying a sealer to the crown can help ensure many more years of use. This can allow rainwater to seep into the chimney and result in damage to the bricks or mortar. It is common that the chimney crown can become cracked or damaged as it becomes older. There are a wide array of reasons your chimney might be needing a repair. Our chimney service experts will do a thorough inspection, making sure your chimney meets all fire and safety standards. It’s also important to check the chimney structure and make sure that the fireplace has no significant cracks and is safe to use. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary.”Ī chimney inspection will let you know if there are unsafe levels of creosote build-up in your chimney or if an animal has built a nest inside. The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, “Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Give us a call for a chimney service or chimney sweeping quote! Chimney Inspection You can be confident that we will take care of your home as if it was our own. We are always careful to place protective sheets over all areas, and our powerful vacuums with fine filters will trap the filth safely away. ![]() We will get your chimney cleaned for you making sure that no mess is left behind. Our experts will make sure that your home stays safe by performing a chimney sweep. When creosote builds up in the chimney thicker than 1/8 inch, it is dangerous and can also cause damage to the chimney. Chimney sweeping is an essential chimney service because it prevents chimney fires. ![]()
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