
Edgewater, MD Maryland 21037
When you require your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to assist! We offer 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 #1 priority. We proudly provide great response times and high quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Regular chimney and fireplace maintenance is necessary to help keep your household safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, as well as fires. Whether you are requiring a repair, or you would just like to update your fireplace and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros manage all sorts of repair services as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke as well as gases which are produced by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, cracks between the bricks, and weakening mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to repair the loose mortar and fractures. One of our professionals will be able to provide you a flue repair work price quote as well as suggest the best alternatives for your home.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help secure your flue from damage and protect against fires. The 3 primary sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly favored kind of chimney liner for upgrades and also repair services. They are generally produced from stainless steel, although they can sometimes be made from light weight aluminum too. Metal liners are are really versatile, readily available in stiff or flexible models, and most any type of house can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common kind of chimney liner. Many older homes have clay liners. They are rather economical, yet require routine maintenance to make certain that flue tiles do not crack, 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 types of liners tend to be tough to. install and pricey. In time, they can start to develop cracks and need relining.
Our pros can help establish the most effective choices for your residence.
The chimney crown is extremely vital. It acts as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This protects your flue as well as chimney from rainfall and various other elements.
When the chimney crown gets fractures or becomes damaged whatsoever, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can create serious damage to the whole chimney if not repaired. When discovered early, standard repairs can be made to prevent issues from occurring.
If fracturing in the chimney crown is minor, the splits can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealer can be applied on top. This will safely keep water from getting in.
In circumstances where there is a lot more extensive damage to the crown, it may be needed to reconstruct it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's feasible to rebuild just the crown. This will safeguard the chimney for a lot more years. It's important to have a professional chimney repair check the crown, flue, and entire chimney to ensure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap safeguards your home in numerous ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fireplace as well as protects against hot sparks and also embers from flying out and into your roofing. You should never run your fire place or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are constructed from 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 don't have one yet.
Many individuals confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the interior of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the part of the chimney that blocks air flow to the outside. When a damper becomes old, it requires fixing. Generally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's far better to install a top sealing damper. They are less costly, and every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and undesirable weather outdoors. A considerable amount of airflow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your home really feel cooler in the winter. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars annually in added heating expenses.
There are times when a fast repair service isn't a great solution and a damaged chimney needs to be totally rebuilt. Our expert chimney experts can do chimney masonry repair service and full chimney rebuilding.
We can assist with complete fireplace repair service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair, gas log repair and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fireplace can occasionally require repair services. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned up, and after that the old joints are loaded with brand-new cement. Broken or loose bricks can likewise be fixed.
Prefabricated fire places contain refractory panels. These panels are fixed by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and installing them.
Fire place doors and gas logs are a good enhancement for your fireplace. The most recent gas logs are eye-catching and realistic looking and are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any variety of fireplace repair and improvements.