Great, Local, Melville Chimney Specialist

The chimney is one of the most underestimated features of a house. The fact that chimneys will do their job fittingly, even when ignored, contributes to this perception that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys perform several necessary functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction & performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is foundational to prevent damage, deterioration and future serious, high-cost chimney solutions.

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

Expressway repairs failures to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a resident needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney threat.

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

A plethora of masonry products are porous and could absorb large amounts of water.

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

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation call or text us 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 headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call us for an estimate now! Every chimney mason knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel

Some caps may 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 & seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

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

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

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 damage than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and erodes the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from expensive repairs.

Chimneys may block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease and 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. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” 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.

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

Chimney liners serve three main functions. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

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

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

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

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

Several of the common chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard cleaning method & 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 and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases may be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that can resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures proper for the class of the chimney service.

Chemical Cleaning: This needs two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney technicians will 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 the owner.

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Our contractors offer free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as the owner wishes.