Other Chimney Real Estate Repair Done by Midtown
We do chimney crown repair, deal with chimney leaks, and address chimney masonry related problems. It is our recommendation that your chimney be swept and inspected to learn as much as one can about the chimney prior to giving a proposal on any additional work. Our technicians are CCP Qualified and professionally trained in the inspection process and in professional courtesy.
 Ready to work With Real Estate Agents
Midtown Chimney Sweeps stands ready to assist you in the maintenance and repair of your fireplace or chimney. Any type of light chimney repair or maintenance will be reviewed by our certified technicians.
Chimneys are often one of the most neglected, undetected, or misdiagnosed systems in the entire household. This is bad news, since the safe operation of our fireplaces and stoves requires a properly working chimney. During your annual chimney inspection (known as a Level I inspection), our certified chimney sweeps will be able to determine the condition of your chimney and offer solutions for chimney repair and maintenance should it be required. Most often chimney problems are the result of poor draft, excessive water vapor and corrosion, or another related issue. Our chimney services include,
- Chimney Crown Repair
- Fixing Leaky Chimneys
- Chimney Masonry Problems
- Tuckpointing of masonry
The common repair items done to chimneys are inside the firebox and up on the roof. The reason for this is the harsh heat of the direct flames deteriorates the mortar and brick within the firebox, and the freeze-thaw cycle deteriorates the top of the chimney. After years of exposure to harsh elements and the by-products of combustion, the masonry material of your chimney flue (the innermost portion of the chimney that comes into direct contact with the byproducts of combustion) can begin to deteriorate. Our chimney sweeps are skilled in masonry repair and tuckpointing which is the repair of mortar joints both inside the firebox and up above the roof line. Our certified technicians can restore the look of your masonry chimney so that it looks and functions like new. This repair process includes chipping out loose mortar and pressing in new refractory cement mortar between the bricks, in the case of the firebox. Common repairs on the roof-top side of the chimney include both masonry repair and sheet metal work. Chimney flashing that is loose, cracked, or broken can allow water and moisture to seep into the wood work of your roof, chimney, or attic causing serious and expensive water damage repair. Because water damage requires extensive repair, it’s best to take preventative measures to avoid this situation. Masonry chimneys often require tuckpointing missing mortar joints above the roof line, crown repair, flashing seal, and applying a quality water resistant coating.
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