Fluesbrothers Chimney Service of Kansas City offers professional chimney rebuilding services in Leawood, KS, Independence, MO, Lake Quivira, KS, Hyde Park, MO, Raytown, MO, Waldo, MO, and throughout the greater Kansas City, KS/Kansas City, MO, region.
Have you been noticing some of the clear signs of damage to your chimney? Are leaks causing water to end up on the floor of your firebox? Do you see crumbling mortar around the chimney on the roof? Have bricks become loose, or are sections of brick missing? These and many other signs tell you that your chimney needs to be inspected and repaired or rebuilt.
In its natural state, a chimney is a tall, solid, strong structure. As it ages, it can fall into disrepair. The average homeowner may not be able to spot all the signs of chimney damage or know how dangerous some of them are. There are three primary major concerns with a damaged chimney:
- Severely damaged bricks and mortar can cause a chimney to lean to one side. If not addressed, this problem can lead to a collapse of some or all of the structure.
- Cracks in mortar joints and decaying bricks allow water to infiltrate the system, where it will continue its cycle of damage until a serious problem exists.
- If the inside of the chimney structure is compromised, extreme heat from fires will be able to contact walls and other home building materials and increase the risk of fire.
You can prevent these unwanted scenarios by scheduling annual chimney inspections followed by professional chimney repair or rebuilding. Fluesbrothers technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Fireplace Institute to perform repair and maintenance work on all styles and types of chimneys. You can count on us to restore your chimney to a safe, fully operational state.
Chimney Repair Masonry Repair Services We Provide
Chimney rebuilding: Severely damaged chimneys are not safe to use. Our expert chimney technicians have years of experience performing partial and complete chimney rebuilds to quickly put a stop to the decomposition process. We’ll assess the damage and determine the correct solution to make your chimney safe again.
Chimney crown rebuilds: The cement chimney crown that seals off most of the flue opening at the top of the chimney is prone to cracking with age. When rainwater or water from melting snow enters the cracks, it freezes and expands, leading to further damage. Once moisture has permeated the system, it’s difficult to fix without some degree of chimney crown rebuilding. Call us to repair all levels of chimney crown damage.
Tuckpointing: If the bricks and mortar of your chimney are beginning to crumble and fall away, the solution may be a process called tuckpointing. This project involves adding fresh, strong mortar to open areas in the masonry in order to bring new strength to the chimney and prolong its life.
Parging: Over time, the surfaces of smoke chambers can become rough or damaged. When this happens, smoke and gasses fail to efficiently vent up and out of the chimney. We can help this problem through parging, in which we add a stucco-like compound to rough surfaces to smooth them out and restore efficient drafting.
Our expert masonry technicians can help with many chimney repair services including:
- Repair of all types of chimney leaks from small to extensive
- Repair or replacement of chimney flashing
- Complete repair of fireplaces and fireboxes
- Chimney liner repair and installation
- Cleaning, repair and installation of fireplace throat dampers and top-sealing dampers along with masonry repair and chimney repair and rebuilding, Fluesbrothers of Kansas City offers annual chimney safety inspections and thorough chimney sweep services to keep you chimney clean and safe all year long.
If you suspect your chimney is damaged and in need of repair, our certified technicians are standing by to help. Get your questions answered or arrange an appointment by calling (913) 236-7141.