Millstadt, IL and nearby towns
Chimney Services Millstadt, IL
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (618) 476-0260 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, to cut the risk of a chimney fire.
- Chimney InspectionA level 1, 2 or 3 review of the full chimney system to catch cracks, blockages and leaks before they turn into hazards.
- Creosote RemovalBreaking down and clearing creosote buildup of every stage with brushes, rotary tools or chemical treatments.
- Fireplace CleaningCleaning ash, soot and debris out of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, so it is ready for the next fire.
- 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 so the room stops smelling like an old ashtray.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairRepairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing cracked chimney crowns or rebuilding crumbling ones, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick and mortar repair for weathered or damaged chimneys, before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
- Chimney TuckpointingGrinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh, matched mortar, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingTaking down failing masonry and rebuilding the chimney with new brick, flue, crown and flashing, so it is solid, dry and safe to use again.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreating chimney brick and mortar with a breathable water repellent, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairFinding and fixing the cracked tiles, warped metal and damaged masonry a chimney fire leaves behind before anyone lights another fire in it.
- Firebox RepairRestoring a damaged firebox with firebrick, refractory mortar or new panels in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepairing the sloped masonry above the damper where smoke funnels into the flue before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationFitting a metal cap over the top of the flue so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRestoring a damaged chimney liner after a camera scan shows where the damage is.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue including handles, chains and seals.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRepairing smoky, drafty or damaged fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- Gas Fireplace RepairFixing gas fireplaces and gas logs that click, go out or soot up the glass, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- 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 InstallationInstalling freestanding wood stoves with the right clearances, hearth and venting, 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, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(618) 476-0260Chimney help in Millstadt
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(618) 476-0260
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