
Mount Pleasant, MI Michigan 48858
When you need your chimney repaired, we are here and prepared to assist! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a ring and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We happily provide great response times and the best quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Normal chimney and fireplace maintenance is 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 update your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros take care of all kinds of repair services and maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to complete chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the inner shaft that vents smoke and gases which are produced by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures in between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar occur after years of use. In cases of light to modest damage, it's feasible to repair the loose mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair price quote as well as recommend the best choices for your house.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help protect your flue from damages and also protect against fires. The 3 major sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently preferred sort of chimney liner for upgrades as well as repairs. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can in some cases be made from aluminum as well. Metal liners are are very versatile, readily available in rigid or flexible models, and most any residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common kind of chimney liner. Many older houses have clay liners. They are fairly economical, but call for routine maintenance to make certain that flue tiles do not 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 sorts of liners tend to be hard to. install and also pricey. Over time, they can start to develop cracks and need relining.
Our pros can help determine the best options for your home.
The chimney crown is really crucial. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This shields your flue and chimney from rainfall and various other elements.
When the chimney crown develops fractures or ends up being damaged whatsoever, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause extreme damage to the whole chimney if not repaired. When discovered early, standard repairs can be made to prevent issues from occurring.
If breaking in the chimney crown is minor, the splits can be loaded with patch and a water-proof sealer can be used on top. This will safely prevent water from getting in.
In situations where there is more substantial damage to the crown, it may 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 essential to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and whole chimney to ensure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap secures your home in several ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fireplace as well as protects against hot sparks and 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 made of galvanized or stainless-steel, light weight aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service professionals can replace your chimney cap or mount 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 blocks air flow to the outside. When a damper comes to be old, it needs repair service. Normally fixing or changing the existing old metal damper can be expensive.
It's far better to install a top sealing damper. They are cheaper, and also every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also undesirable weather outdoors. A considerable amount of airflow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your house feel chillier in the winter. This can easily add up to hundreds of dollars annually in added heating expenses.
There are times when a fast repair 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 full chimney rebuilding.
We can assist with complete fireplace repair service including firebox repair, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair work, gas log repair and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and more.
The firebox is the place inside the fire place where the fire burns. This portion of of the fireplace can occasionally need repair services. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned up, and afterwards the old joints are filled with new cement. Fractured or loosened bricks can also be taken care of.
Prefabricated fireplaces 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 wonderful improvement for your fireplace. The most recent gas logs are attractive and realistic looking and are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any kind of selection of fire place repair work and renovations.