Nearby Long Beach Stone Chimney Services

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated assets of a property. The chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually directed other obstructed household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most residents assume them to be. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & broken masonry blocks all present a complication to structures.

The worry is that a ton of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil.

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

Water in the chimney also begins rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a resident should employ to prevent water penetration and complications to the chimney.

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

Our experts only send fully-trained chimney cleaning certified technicians to your property that will 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 inspection 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 hefty trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Long Beach’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney sweep knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

The job of the chimney cap is to stop rain from entering the flue and to stop pests from building nests in your chimney or using the chimney for a doorway into your structure.

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

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

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds & animals.

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

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace & flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar could crumble and crack, leading to critical issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, proper chimney cleaning & maintenance are always recommended.

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

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

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

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks can 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 may 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 and chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. 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.

Chimney liners serve three main functions. 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 correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a correctly-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 might depend on use, type of installation, fuel, & 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. We employ several cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of repairs.

Several of the common chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

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

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

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two trips — 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. Our experts pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch project with minimal interruption to you.

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Long Beach’s chimney experts give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.