Long Valley, NJ and nearby towns
Chimney Services Long Valley, NJ
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (908) 867-1003 to talk to a chimney sweep about any of them.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningBrushing and vacuuming the buildup from fireplace and stove chimneys of every kind, with the damper, smoke shelf and cap checked along the way.
- Chimney InspectionA top to bottom check of the chimney, inside and outside before a sale, after a chimney fire or ahead of the heating season.
- Creosote RemovalClearing stage 1, 2 and 3 creosote from fireplace and stove flues before it can fuel a chimney fire.
- Fireplace CleaningClearing out and freshening up the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, grate and glass doors, with the face of the fireplace cleaned too.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of fireplace and stove chimneys, and cleaning up what they left behind.
- Chimney Odor RemovalTracking down the creosote, moisture or animal behind a smelly fireplace with sweeping, deodorizing and a fix for the cause.
Masonry Repair
- Chimney RepairFixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
- Chimney Leak RepairFinding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairResealing or replacing the step flashing, counter flashing and cricket where the chimney meets the roof, to stop leaks at the roof line for good.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepairing the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, 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 TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingPartial and full chimney rebuilds, from the roofline up or from the ground, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
- Chimney Fire Damage RepairInspecting and repairing a chimney after a flue fire whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairRepairing cracked firebrick, open mortar joints and worn refractory panels before heat can reach the framing behind it.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber in older masonry fireplaces that were never finished smooth.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
- Chimney Liner InstallationLining unlined or damaged flues with new stainless steel sized to the fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater it serves.
- Chimney Liner RepairRepairing cracked clay flue tiles, open joints and damaged liners so smoke and gases stay sealed inside the flue.
- Chase Cover ReplacementInstalling new stainless or copper chase tops before rust and leaks damage the framing below.
- Chimney Damper RepairFixing stuck, rusted or warped chimney dampers or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairRestoring masonry and factory-built fireplaces with the right materials for each part.
- Gas Fireplace RepairRepair for gas fireplaces that will not light, will not stay lit or burn dirty, with the burner, glass and venting checked on every visit.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationFitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairFixing door gaskets, glass, firebrick, baffles and catalytic combustors on wood stoves, with the stovepipe and chimney checked too.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairRepair for pellet stoves that will not light, shut down or jam, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Vent Cleaning
- Dryer Vent CleaningDryer vent cleaning for long drying cycles, hot dryers and lint at the exterior hood, including wall, roof and long vent runs.
- Air Duct CleaningAir duct cleaning for supply and return lines, registers and the air handler, under negative pressure so dust is pulled out, not blown around.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(908) 867-1003Chimney help in Long Valley
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(908) 867-1003
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