Highly-skilled Local, Port Jefferson Chimney Builders

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted elements of a property. A Home’s chimney tends to not receive the redress or the concern usually afforded other damaged household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Compromised or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys can become soft, cracked or otherwise deteriorated – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the hazardous by-products of combustion.

Improperly lined chimneys might cause a number of costly structural & cosmetic problems for the property owner and also create potentially important safety hazards.

A plethora of masonry chimney products (except for authentic 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 rightly.

Lots of masonry elements are porous & tend to absorb large amounts of water.

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

We can advise a resident in your own personal situation what is best for you.

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

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that will prevent some of the most inordinate problems. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney technician knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

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

Some caps will 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 is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that seldom have a damper.

Even just falling leaves will build up without the latest chimney cap in place.

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

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

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

Chimneys may block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your home, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids will 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.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

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 & is approved for gas and oil.

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- & 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. Liners also provide a correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. Our main role is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the overall chimney system.

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

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

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods 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 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 sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep will remove soot, creosote and 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 product that might resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney job.

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

What do other customers say about our chimney team? Check our Google reviews here. Expressway’s team are proud of them.

Our contractors give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as a homeowner wishes.