Trusted, Local, South Haven Chimney Company

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated assets of a dwelling. Every chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually afforded other damaged household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most property managers assume them to be. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent leaks, deterioration and future troublesome, high-cost chimney corrections.

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

Hundreds of masonry chimney elements (except for true stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

A stone chimney acts & appears like a brick chimney & it might also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

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

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water & wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

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

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

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that could prevent some of the most costly damage. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call us 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 home.

In especially windy areas chimneys also will prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney.

Our chimney contractors can recommend the best solution for your chimney.

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap and 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 sometimes build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

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

We 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 & weathers the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from costly repairs.

Chimneys may block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & 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 products. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part 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 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 liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your home.

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

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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 can depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the homeowner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch can be removed. Our technicians employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney requires maintenance.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods 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 & 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’s impossible to clean 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 and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases might be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that might resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney project.

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

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