
North Adams, MA Massachusetts 01247
When you need your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our top priority. We proudly provide fast response times and top quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Routine chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your family safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and fires. Whether you are requiring a repair work, 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 kinds of repair services and upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and gases which are produced by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, fractures between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to moderate damages, it's feasible to repair the loose mortar and cracks. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair work price quote and suggest the best options for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help protect your flue from damages and prevent fires. The three major sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred kind of chimney liner for upgrades as well as repair work. They are usually produced from stainless-steel, although they can in some cases be made from aluminum as well. Metal liners are are very versatile, available in stiff or flexible models, and most any residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are one of the most common kind of chimney liner. The majority of older houses have clay liners. They are relatively economical, but call for routine maintenance to make sure that flue tiles don't fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light product similar to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These types of liners have a tendency to be challenging to. install and also costly. Over time, they can begin to develop fractures and need relining.
Our pros can help establish the most effective choices for your house.
The chimney crown is very vital. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your whole chimney. This secures your flue and also chimney from rain and other elements.
When the chimney crown establishes fractures or becomes damaged in any way, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can create severe damage to the whole chimney if not repaired. When uncovered early, basic repair services can be made to prevent issues from happening.
If cracking in the chimney crown is small, the cracks can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealer can be applied on top. This will safely keep water from entering.
In circumstances where there is more extensive damage to the crown, it might be necessary to rebuild it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's feasible to rebuild just the crown. This will protect the chimney for many more years. It is essential to have a professional chimney repair inspect the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap protects your home in lots of ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place and also prevents hot sparks and embers from flying out and into your roof. You must never run your fire place or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are constructed from galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service professionals can replace your chimney cap or set up a 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 shuts off air circulation to the outside. When a damper becomes old, it requires repair service. Normally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's far better to install a top sealing damper. They are more economical, as well as every effective. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts as well as undesirable weather outside. A substantial amount of airflow can leak in via the chimney from the exterior, making your residence really feel chillier in the winter. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars annually in additional heating costs.
There are times when a fast repair work isn't a great option and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney specialists can do chimney masonry repair service and also total chimney rebuilding.
We can help with full fire place repair work service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair work, gas log repair service and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and much more.
The firebox is the area inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fireplace can in some cases require repair work. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned, and then the old joints are loaded with new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can also be fixed.
Prefabricated fire places include refractory panels. These panels are repaired by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and installing them.
Fireplace doors and gas logs are a great enhancement for your fire place. The newest gas logs are appealing and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any selection of fireplace repair service and renovations.