
Chelmsford, MA Massachusetts 01824
When you need your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to help! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We happily offer rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Normal chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and fires. Whether you are requiring a repair, or you would just like to update your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fire place repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros deal with all sorts of repairs as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to entire chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the interior shaft that vents smoke as well as gases which are created by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, cracks between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar occur after years of use. In cases of light to modest damage, it's possible to repair the loosened mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will have the ability to give you a flue repair quote as well as recommend the best options for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help shield your flue from damage and also prevent fires. The three primary kinds of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred kind of chimney liner for upgrades and repairs. They are generally produced from stainless steel, although they can sometimes be made from aluminum also. Metal liners are are very versatile, offered in stiff or flexible models, and most any type of residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common kind of chimney liner. Most older residences have clay liners. They are fairly economical, yet call for regular maintenance to ensure that flue tiles don't crack, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light product comparable to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These types of liners often tend to be challenging to. install as well as expensive. Gradually, they can start to develop fractures and need relining.
Our pros can help figure out the most effective options for your house.
The chimney crown is really crucial. It functions as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your entire chimney. This safeguards your flue as well as chimney from rainfall and other elements.
When the chimney crown gets fractures or becomes damaged in any way, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause extreme damages to the whole chimney if not repaired. When found early, basic repair services can be made to prevent issues from happening.
If fracturing in the chimney crown is minor, the fractures can be filled with patch and a waterproof sealant can be used on top. This will safely prevent water from getting in.
In scenarios where there is more substantial damage to the crown, it might be needed to rebuild it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's possible to rebuild just the crown. This will protect the chimney for many more years. It is essential to have a professional chimney repair check the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make certain all areas are safe.
A chimney cap protects your home in lots of ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fireplace and also protects against hot sparks and embers from flying out and into your roof. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made from galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service technicians can replace your chimney cap or set up a new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Many people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke journeys through. The damper is the component of the chimney that blocks air circulation to the outside. When a damper becomes old, it needs repair. Normally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's better to mount a top sealing damper. They are cheaper, and every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outside. A considerable amount of airflow can leak in via the chimney from the outside, making your residence feel chillier in the wintertime. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars each year in additional heating expenses.
There are times when a fast repair isn't a good solution and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney specialists can do chimney masonry repair service and complete chimney rebuilding.
We can help with full fire place repair work service including firebox repair, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair work, gas log repair work and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and more.
The firebox is the area inside the fire place where the fire burns. This part of the fire place can sometimes require repair work. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned, and after that the old joints are loaded with brand-new cement. Cracked or loosened bricks can additionally be fixed.
Prefabricated fireplaces contain 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 nice improvement for your fire place. The latest gas logs are attractive and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any type of selection of fire place repair work and improvements.