Expert Local, Indian Landing Chimney Technicians

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted things of a structure. The chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually given other damaged household systems. Chimneys perform several indispensable functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is necessary to prevent weakening, deterioration and future widespread, high-cost chimney corrections.

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

A plethora of masonry chimney components (except for genuine stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone correctly.

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

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

Our team only send fully-trained chimney cleaning highly-skilled pros to your house that may 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 consultation call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

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

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes & materials.

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

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

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

Even just falling leaves can build up without the right chimney cap in place.

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

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

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

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

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

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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. A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

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.

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

If flue gases penetrate brick & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the home.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves and increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the homeowner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch may be removed. Our experts employ a variety of cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney needs maintenance.

Several of the usual 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 and creosote from entering the home. 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’s impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This needs two visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney pros may usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your residence stays clean and undisturbed. Our experts pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to the owner.

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