Great, Local, West Hampton Dunes Chimney Specialist

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted parts of a property. Every chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually accorded other concerning household systems. Chimneys perform several essential functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and shifted masonry bricks all present a danger to properties.

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

Expressway repairs leaks to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a resident wishes for a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney defect.

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

Hundreds of masonry products are porous & tend to absorb large amounts of water.

Defective mortar joints or the use of weak mortar or brick can greatly increase the tendency to absorb & steer water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our experts only send fully-trained chimney cleaning experts to your residence that could 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 estimate 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 immoderate complications. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney sweep knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and products.

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

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

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.

Even just falling leaves could build up without a proper chimney cap in place.

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

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

Water causes more issues than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from costly repairs.

Chimneys may block correct ventilation and 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 products. Stray sparks may 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 may depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney with a durable ceramic sealant. Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas and oil.

It conforms to any chimney size and shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture & 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. 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 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.

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 over 1/8 inch can be removed. Our pros employ multiple cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of maintenance.

Several of the common chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

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

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

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

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Our contractors provide you with a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.