Shrewsbury, NJ and nearby towns
Chimney Services Shrewsbury, NJ
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (732) 876-9672 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from masonry and factory-built chimneys, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside so you know whether it is safe to light a fire.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of the fireplace itself, including soot on the brick and glass, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalRemoving birds, raccoons, squirrels and nests from the flue, smoke shelf and damper, then capping the top so they cannot return.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace whether the smell shows up in summer heat or after rain.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
- Chimney Leak RepairStopping chimney leaks at the source, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepairing the metal seal between the chimney and the roof, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, before freeze-thaw damage spreads down the chimney.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, so the chimney stays solid and dry.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, before loose brick starts to shift.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire with a camera scan, liner repair or a full reline.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairParging stepped brick, filling open joints and rebuilding the smoke shelf in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationPutting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner with resurfacing, joint repair or partial replacement.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops custom sized to the chase so water stays out.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInstalling wood, gas and pellet inserts in existing fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, so the stove drafts well and stays clear of anything that can burn.
- Pellet Stove RepairFixing augers, igniters, blowers, switches and control boards on pellet stoves, so the stove feeds, lights and burns steadily again.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(732) 876-9672Chimney help in Shrewsbury
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(732) 876-9672
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