Hanover, MD Maryland 21076
When you require your chimney repaired, we are available and prepared to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our main priority. We proudly offer fast response times and top quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Routine chimney and fireplace maintenance is very important to help keep your household safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, as well as fires. Whether you are requiring a repair service, or you would just like to upgrade your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros take care of all types of fixings and upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the inner shaft that vents smoke and gases which are created by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, cracks between the bricks, and weakening mortar occur after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's feasible to repair the loose mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair service price quote and recommend the very best options for your home.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help safeguard your flue from damage as well as prevent fires. The three major kinds of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred type of chimney liner for upgrades and also repair services. They are typically produced from stainless-steel, although they can sometimes be made from light weight aluminum also. Metal liners are are extremely versatile, offered in rigid or flexible models, and most any home can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common kind of chimney liner. Many older homes have clay liners. They are relatively economical, yet need routine upkeep to make sure that flue tiles don't 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 sorts of liners often tend to be challenging to. install as well as costly. Over time, they can begin to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help figure out the best choices for your house.
The chimney crown is very vital. It acts as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your entire chimney. This safeguards your flue and chimney from rain and various other elements.
When the chimney crown establishes fractures or becomes damaged whatsoever, it allows rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause serious damages to the entire chimney if not repaired. When found early, basic repairs can be made to prevent issues from happening.
If cracking in the chimney crown is small, the splits can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealant can be used on top. This will safely keep water from entering.
In situations where there is more extensive damage to the crown, it might be needed 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 necessary to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap secures your home in many ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place and also protects against hot sparks as well as 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, light weight aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service technicians can replace your chimney cap or set up 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 journeys through. The damper is the component of the chimney that shuts off air flow to the exterior. When a damper becomes old, it requires repair service. Typically fixing or changing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's much better to mount a top sealing damper. They are less costly, as well as every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outside. A considerable amount of air flow can leak in through the chimney from the exterior, making your house feel chillier in the winter. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars annually in additional home heating costs.
There are times when a fast repair isn't a great solution and a damaged chimney needs to be totally rebuilt. Our expert chimney specialists can do chimney masonry repair service and total chimney rebuilding.
We can help with complete fire place repair service including firebox repair, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair, gas log repair service and replacement, fireplace 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 in some cases need repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a procedure that removes old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned, and after that the old joints are filled with brand-new cement. Fractured or loosened bricks can additionally be repaired.
Prefabricated fireplaces 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 fire place. The latest gas logs are eye-catching and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any variety of fireplace repair service and renovations.