Professional Local, Bayville Chimney Contractors

The chimney is one of the most overlooked assets of a building. Every chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually afforded other concerning household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most people assume them to be. Problematic or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise unsafe – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the life-threatening by-products of combustion.

Shodily lined chimneys will cause a number of high-priced structural and cosmetic dilemmas for the customer & also create potentially significant safety hazards.

Expressway repairs weakening to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a homeowner wants a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney complication.

A stone chimney acts & seems to be like a brick chimney & it can also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & trouble-prevention part.

Installing chimney caps & dampers might protect your chimney & maintain a safe chimney damper.

Caps and dampers keep out the weather, all animals & most debris – all while keeping sparks from leaving the chimney which can ignite nearby combustibles like your roofing shingles, siding or nearby trees.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair consultation call or text Expressway at 631.388.7555.

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

Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel

Chimney caps also come with spark barriers to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open & close, sealing tight when not in use.

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap & with a slight pull of the chain it releases the spring-loaded top into the open position when you’re ready to enjoy a nice fire.

Even just falling leaves may build up without the ideal chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all could suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles & mortar could crumble and crack, leading to serious damage. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard will slow wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, saving you from costly expenses.

Our experts can come out & recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & erodes the mortar. It’s a common issue: raccoons, squirrels, birds and 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 and causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids can keep even the most determined animals out!

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

Local Chimney Repair & Replacement Contractors

The method recommended for your chimney may depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” Thermocrete has UL Listing and 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- & water-tight.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & extreme temperature cycles.

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.

If flue gases penetrate brick & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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.

Our mission is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance and venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch may be removed. Our pros employ multiple cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs attention.

 

Several of the common chimney cleaning practices we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard cleaning method & uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the home. This cleaning is effective for soot and 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 sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep can remove soot, creosote and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox & 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 appropriate for the class of the chimney job.

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney experts may usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. Our technicians pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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We give you a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as you wishes.