
Cannelton, WV West Virginia 25036
When you require your chimney repaired, we are here and ready to assist! We provide a wide 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 #1 priority. We proudly offer great response times and high quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Regular chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your household safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and also fires. Whether you are needing a repair, or you would just like to update your fireplace and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can help!
Our chimney pros deal with all types of repair work and maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the interior shaft that vents smoke and gases which are created by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, cracks between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to fix the loose mortar and fractures. One of our experts will have the ability to provide you a flue repair service estimate as well as recommend the best alternatives for your house.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help protect your flue from damages and also prevent fires. The three major kinds of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly favored kind of chimney liner for upgrades and repair services. They are typically produced from stainless-steel, although they can sometimes be made from aluminum too. Metal liners are are very versatile, offered in rigid or flexible versions, and most any type of residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are one of the most common type of chimney liner. The majority of older houses have clay liners. They are rather low-cost, however require regular maintenance to see to it that flue tiles don't fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light product comparable to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These kinds of liners tend to be tough to. install and also expensive. With time, they can start to develop fractures and need relining.
Our pros can help determine the most effective options for your house.
The chimney crown is very important. It acts as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your whole chimney. This shields your flue and also chimney from rain and various other elements.
When the chimney crown develops fractures or becomes damaged in any way, it allows rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can create severe damage to the entire chimney if not repaired. When uncovered early, basic repair work can be made to stop issues from happening.
If cracking in the chimney crown is minor, the cracks can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealer can be used on top. This will safely block water from entering.
In scenarios where there is much more substantial damage to the crown, it may 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 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 several ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place and also prevents hot sparks as well as embers from flying out and into your roof. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made of galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service specialists can replace your chimney cap or set up a brand-new one on your chimney if you don't have one yet.
Lots of people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the interior of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the component of the chimney that blocks air flow to the exterior. When a damper becomes old, it needs repair service. Typically repairing or changing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's better to install a top sealing damper. They are less costly, and every effective. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts as well as unwanted weather outdoors. A considerable amount of air flow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your home feel chillier in the winter. This can easily add up to hundreds of dollars each year in extra home heating costs.
There are times when a fast repair isn't a great solution and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney professionals can do chimney masonry repair and full chimney rebuilding.
We can aid with complete fireplace repair service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair work, gas log repair and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This part of the fireplace can in some cases need repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned up, and then the old joints are filled with new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can also be taken care of.
Prefabricated fireplaces have 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 great enhancement for your fireplace. The newest gas logs are attractive and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any type of selection of fire place repair work and enhancements.