Experienced Local, East Marion Chimney Services

The chimney is one of the most useful features of a home. Your chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually given other damaged household systems. Chimneys perform several vital functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & broken masonry bricks all present a danger to houses.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to haphazardly lined chimneys.

Many of masonry chimney products (except for authentic stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

A stone chimney acts and is like a brick chimney and it could also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & problem-prevention feature.

Defective mortar joints or the use of imperfect mortar or brick will greatly increase the tendency to absorb and guide water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our masons only send fully-trained chimney cleaning experts to your dwelling that are able to live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and the NCSG (National Chimney Sweeps Guild), the two regulatory organizations for the chimney industry in the United States.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair estimate call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that can prevent some of the most upscale setbacks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Many chimney caps today are built from aluminum, galvanized steel or decorative metals.

Some caps sometimes actually help facilitate the updraft function of the chimney as well by virtue of their special design.

Chimney dampers often help prevent water penetrations, heat loss & keep you warm & saving you money.

It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that infrequently have a damper.

These blockages could cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the building.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all will suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles & mortar may crumble & crack, leading to serious issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, annual chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

Our chimney repair and installation pros are knowledgeable about all kinds of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

Water causes more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and erodes the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds & bats try to make their house in your chimney.

Chimneys can block proper ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids will keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks can be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

The method recommended for your chimney will depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney with a durable ceramic sealant. Thermocrete has UL Listing & is approved for gas and oil.

It conforms to any chimney size & shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your home is safer.

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the house.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. Our primary role is to remove flue deposits & evaluate the overall chimney system.

The required cleaning frequency might depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the property owner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch can be removed. Our experts employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney requires attention.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the house. This cleaning is effective for soot & light creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze build-up.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning uses wire brushes, plastic cables, or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. It is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In rare cases where it is impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep should remove soot, creosote and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases could be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that may resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures correct for the class of the chimney job.

Chemical Cleaning: This needs two visits — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney sweeps can usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your residence stays clean and undisturbed. We pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to you.

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Our contractors offer free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.