Chimney Fireplace Repairs Long Island
PROVIDING CHIMNEY FIREPLACE REPAIRS SERVICES IN QUEENS, SUFFOLK & NASSAU COUNTY NY
If you are experiencing any problems with your fireplace, there is potential for severe hazards like chimney fires or carbon monoxide gas leaks. For the safety of your home and family, we recommend you schedule a thorough evaluation immediately before your subsequent use. A skilled expert can identify the problem and repair fireplace hazards before they cause any serious harm or damage. Request your Free Fireplace Repair Quote from reliable professionals you can trust.
Brick Chimney and Fireplace Repairs
If you have soot or creosote build-up in your fireplace or a bird’s nest in your chimney, clean it professionally with a chimney sweep before building another fire. However, you may need to contact us if you have cracked or deteriorated brick or mortar.
We are masonry repair experts and can inspect your fireplace and chimney for problems related to cracks or deterioration, lightning damage, water leaks, or smoking problems. For fireplace repairs, you have found expert artisans who restore beauty and function to masonry fireplaces across the metroplex.
Please be aware that our free initial inspection may not include a complete analysis of potential problems, mainly if your chimney is tall (two-story) and the roof is a steep pitch, nor does it ever include leak testing.
Fireplace Firebox Problems
The most common problems within the firebox are cracked and deteriorated brick or mortar (usually in the back wall), water infiltration, and improper firebox dimensions (often causing smoking in the room).
Cracks. Cracks in the walls of a firebox or interior chimney lining a fire hazard by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). Smoke carries waste particles from a fire and eventually causes deposits to form on the walls and inside and behind any cracks.
This oily substance, called creosote, can re-ignite from sparks rising in the chimney. Therefore, keeping these walls free of creosote build-up is essential as promptly repairing any cracks.
Cracked mortar may be repaired by carefully chiseling out cracked areas and tuck pointing with portland cement or fireclay, but it should never be surface-coated or smeared, as it will not bond with the dirty, smoky surface.
If any bricks are broken, it is usually advisable to rebuild the affected wall with new firebrick and fireclay.
Contact Chimney Solutions for Fireplace Repair
If you’re looking for more information or want to schedule an appointment with our chimney experts, call (631) 533-2321 or contact us today.
