Our Services The National Fire Protection Association recommends that homeowners have their chimney inspected at least once a year. Chimney Works offers a full portfolio of chimney and venting system services. Whether it’s woodstoves, fireplaces, or chimneys, we understand the intricacies of the venting systems in your home. We are equipped to address all of your maintenance and safety needs. Our services include: Chimney Inspections & Sweeping Our CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps use state-of-the-art equipment to inspect and sweep chimneys of all kinds. While sweeping your system, we look for any problems that could prevent peak performance and recommend what is needed for your system to burn cleanly and safely. When necessary, we use video inspection camera equipment to examine hidden parts of the flue. We offer the full range of repairs to chimney systems, big and small—from repairing leaky flashing to tuckpointing and masonry repair to relining the flue. Installation of Dampers Having no damper or one that no longer functions properly is like having an open window in your home!  Chimney Works installs the efficient Lock-Top Damper and Energy Top Damper systems to prevent your house air from rushing out and cold air from rushing in. These carry a lifetime warranty and will pay for themselves in a few years by making your home more energy efficient.     Installation of Chimney Caps Every chimney needs a cap to prevent water, animals, leaves, and debris from entering the flue openings at the top of the chimney.  Caps also help prevent water damage to the masonry itself. We install and recommend the Custom Hip Cap to cover the entire top of the chimney , but also have smaller caps of different size and type available. Pre-Fab Chimney Tops Chimney Works installs Rain Pans, Shrouds, and Caps for non-masonry chimneys also. Masonry Repairs We do all types of masonry repairs including completely rebuilding the firebox, repointing and rebuilding chimney stacks, installation of new masonry crowns at the top of the chimney, and conversion of older coal burning fireplaces to wood burning. We replace cracked ceramic panels in non-masonry fireplaces . Diagnostics and  Troubleshooting We do a safety evaluation with each service call and give you a written report.  We also look at structural and other issues that may be causing you a problem, such as a smoking fireplace, and make recommendations to solve the issue. Video scanning is available to evaluate the interior of the chimney where needed. Leaking Chimneys Water penetration can cause interior and exterior structural damage to your home, leading to costly repairs if left unchecked, and can be a potential safety hazard. Chimney Works can determine the cause of the water entry and fix it . Many of the common problems of  chimney structures originate in this way. Animal Removal If squirrels, birds, or other creatures decide to make a home in your chimney, we'll eliminate the problem. Chimney Works can remove their nests, disinfect your chimney, and prevent future visits by these animals. Relining Chimneys with a damaged or missing liner can allow heat to transfer rapidly into adjacent woodwork and represent a fire hazard. Modern building codes and the standards of the National Fire Protection Association mandate liners for chimney structures. Chimney Works is a registered installer of the Ventinox chimney liner system.     Gas Furnace Venting It is common for the furnace and hot water heater in your home to vent through your chimney. These flue gases are acidic in nature and literally eat away at the masonry. This allows heat to transfer to nearby combustibles and can allow dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide to leak into the living areas. Chimney Works can alleviate the problem by relining the chimney and replacing the connector pipes which run from the appliances to the chimney. Real Estate Evaluations We maintain good relationships with real estate professionals in the area, and are often called upon to provide evaluations of the chimney system as part of the requirements for buying or selling a home.  Most home inspectors do not have the specialized knowledge and equipment to properly inspect the interior of a chimney. It is much better to know if expensive repairs are needed before the closing takes place.