Hightstown, NJ and nearby towns
Chimney Services Hightstown, NJ
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what the work involves. Call (609) 834-0024 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep.
Chimney Sweeping
- Chimney CleaningSweeping soot and creosote out of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, 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 matched to how hard and thick the deposits are.
- Fireplace CleaningA full cleaning of wood-burning fireplaces, from the hearth to the damper, and checked for cracks or damage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalClearing animals and nesting material out of fireplace and stove chimneys, with the timing and method matched to the animal.
- 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 RepairTracing chimney leaks to the real entry point and sealing it, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFixing loose, rusted or tar-patched flashing around the chimney, so rain runs off instead of into the attic.
- Chimney Crown RepairFixing cracked, thin or crumbling chimney crowns, so water stops soaking into the masonry from the top.
- Chimney Masonry RepairFixing the brick, stone and mortar that hold a chimney together, with materials matched to the original masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingReplacing crumbling mortar between chimney bricks, so rain stops getting in through the joints.
- Chimney RebuildingRebuilding chimneys that are leaning, loose or too far gone to repair, built to current clearance and height rules.
- Chimney WaterproofingWaterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, 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 whether the fire was loud and obvious or slow and silent.
- Firebox RepairFixing the firebrick lining and panels that take the direct heat of every fire in masonry and factory-built fireplaces alike.
- Smoke Chamber RepairSmoothing and sealing a rough or cracked smoke chamber before heat can escape toward nearby framing.
Chimney Parts
- Chimney Cap InstallationInstalling chimney caps with mesh sides so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
- Chimney Liner InstallationPutting a new liner in the flue for safer venting and a stronger draft.
- 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 with sloped tops and drip edges that shed water.
- Chimney Damper RepairRestoring the damper that opens and closes the flue or replacing them with a top sealing damper.
Fireplace Service
- Fireplace RepairFixing fireplaces that smoke, leak heat or show cracked masonry so they burn cleanly and safely again.
- Gas Fireplace RepairDiagnosing pilot, igniter, valve and venting faults on gas fireplaces, from standing pilot units to electronic ignition models.
- Fireplace Insert InstallationInsert installation for drafty, inefficient open fireplaces, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
- Wood Stove RepairRepair for wood stoves that smoke, leak air or burn too hot, so the stove burns clean and controllable again.
- Wood Stove InstallationWood stove installation into an existing chimney or a new insulated chimney, following the stove manual and local code.
- Pellet Stove RepairPellet stove repair for feed, ignition and venting problems, with the burn pot, exhaust path and vent cleaned along the way.
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe it
(609) 834-0024Chimney help in Hightstown
The chimney sweep will tell you what the job takes once they have looked at the chimney.
(609) 834-0024
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