
Bridgeport, CT Connecticut 06606
When you need your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to assist! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We happily offer fast response times and the best quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Regular chimney and fire place maintenance is essential to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and also fires. Whether you are requiring a repair service, or you would just like to upgrade your fireplace and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros manage all types of fixings and upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to complete chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the interior shaft that vents smoke and also gases which are created by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures in between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damage, it's feasible to fix the loose mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair price quote and advise the very best options for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help secure your flue from damage as well as prevent fires. The three major sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently preferred type of chimney liner for upgrades and repair services. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can occasionally be made from light weight aluminum also. Metal liners are are really versatile, available in rigid or flexible versions, and most any type of home can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common type of chimney liner. The majority of older residences have clay liners. They are fairly low-cost, yet need routine maintenance to make sure that flue tiles do not fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light material comparable to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These kinds of liners have a tendency to be tough to. install as well as costly. Gradually, they can start to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help determine the best options for your home.
The chimney crown is really crucial. It functions as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your whole chimney. This secures your flue and chimney from rainfall and other elements.
When the chimney crown develops fractures or becomes damaged at all, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause severe damages to the entire chimney if not repaired. When uncovered early, standard repair work can be made to prevent issues from taking place.
If cracking in the chimney crown is minor, the splits can be loaded with patch and a water-proof sealant can be applied on top. This will safely block water from getting in.
In scenarios where there is a lot more extensive damage to the crown, it may be necessary to reconstruct it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's feasible to rebuild only the crown. This will protect the chimney for a lot more years. It is essential to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap safeguards your home in lots of ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place as well as protects against hot sparks and also embers from flying out and into your roofing. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made of galvanized or stainless-steel, light weight aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service professionals can replace your chimney cap or mount a brand-new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Many individuals confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the part of the chimney that closes off air flow to the exterior. When a damper comes to be old, it requires repair service. Normally fixing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's much better to mount a top sealing damper. They are more economical, and every effective. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outdoors. A substantial amount of air movement can leak in via the chimney from the outside, making your house really feel chillier in the winter. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars annually in added heating costs.
There are times when a fast fixing isn't a great option and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney experts can do chimney masonry repair work as well as complete chimney rebuilding.
We can help with full fireplace repair service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair work, gas log repair service and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and a lot more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fire place can in some cases need repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned up, and then the old joints are filled with brand-new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can also be repaired.
Prefabricated fire places have refractory panels. These panels are fixed by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and installing them.
Fireplace doors and gas logs are a good enhancement for your fireplace. The newest gas logs are eye-catching and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any type of variety of fire place repair and renovations.