
Rochester, MI Michigan 48307
When you require your chimney repaired, we are here and ready to assist! We offer a full 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 main priority. We proudly offer rapid response times and top quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Regular chimney and fireplace maintenance is very important to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and also fires. Whether you are requiring a repair work, or you would just like to upgrade your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can help!
Our chimney pros deal with all sorts of repairs as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the inner shaft that vents smoke as well as gases which are created by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, cracks in between the bricks, and degrading mortar take place after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to take care of the loose mortar and cracks. One of our professionals will have the ability to give you a flue repair work price quote as well as recommend the best alternatives for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help protect your flue from damages and also prevent fires. The three primary types of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently preferred type of chimney liner for upgrades and repair work. They are generally produced from stainless-steel, although they can in some cases be made from aluminum too. Metal liners are are very versatile, available in stiff or flexible models, and most any residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common kind of chimney liner. A lot of older homes have clay liners. They are rather cost-effective, but need regular upkeep to ensure 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 sorts of liners often tend to be challenging to. install and pricey. Over time, they can begin to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help establish the most effective options for your house.
The chimney crown is really crucial. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your whole chimney. This secures your flue and also chimney from rainfall and various 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 serious damages to the whole chimney if not repaired. When found early, standard repairs can be made to avoid issues from taking place.
If fracturing in the chimney crown is minor, the cracks can be loaded with patch and a waterproof sealant can be applied on top. This will securely prevent water from getting in.
In circumstances where there is a lot more substantial 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 only the crown. This will safeguard the chimney for many more years. It is very important to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap protects your home in several ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fireplace and also protects against hot sparks and also embers from flying out and into your roof. You should never run your fire place or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made from galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service specialists can replace your chimney cap or set up a new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Lots of people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke journeys through. The damper is the part of the chimney that blocks air circulation to the outside. When a damper becomes old, it needs repair service. Normally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's far better to set up a top sealing damper. They are more economical, as well as every reliable. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and unwanted weather outside. A substantial amount of air flow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your residence feel cooler in the winter. This can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars per year in extra home heating costs.
There are times when a fast fixing isn't a good solution and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney experts can do chimney masonry repair work and complete chimney rebuilding.
We can aid with full fireplace repair service including firebox repair work, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair service, gas log repair and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and a lot more.
The firebox is the area inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fireplace can sometimes need repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a procedure that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned, and then the old joints are filled with new cement. Cracked or loosened bricks can likewise 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 enhancement for your fire place. The most recent gas logs are attractive and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any variety of fireplace repair and enhancements.