Repair Options
Flue problems we fix in Geigers Landing chimneys
What resurfacing cannot do
The same instructions are clear about limits. The sealant does not provide the thermal protection of a chimney liner and is not meant to be installed as one, and it is intended for structurally sound, clean, dry masonry. A flue with loose or missing tiles, or a chimney that is itself unsound, needs other work first.
We will not recommend a coating where it does not belong. Honest findings and a 100% satisfaction guarantee come with every flue repair in Geigers Landing.
Gas appliances vented into a masonry flue
When a gas appliance vents into a masonry chimney, its flue lining follows Chapter 24 of the Florida residential code, as section R1003.11.3 directs, along with the appliance's own instructions. A lining that suited wood may not suit gas, and burning gas produces water vapor that the flue has to handle.
We tell you what the lining needs for the appliance connected and whether repair or relining fits. Homeowners in Geigers Landing get that answer from our family-owned team after a free inspection.
Where a stove pipe enters the flue
When a stove or other appliance connects through the side of the chimney, the opening is lined with a thimble. Section R1003.16 of the Florida residential code has those inlets come in from the side through a thimble, which may be fireclay, metal or a rigid refractory material, so the connector cannot pull out of the opening or push through past the liner.
Cracks and gaps around a thimble are a frequent source of flue leaks. We check the inlet on every appliance chimney, and the look in Geigers Landing is free.
The cleanout door near the foot of the flue
Section R1003.17 of the Florida code puts a cleanout opening at the foot of each flue in a masonry chimney, no more than 6 inches from its base. A cleanout door that is rusted open, missing or sealed shut lets air, pests or debris in, or makes the base of the flue impossible to reach.
The cleanout is part of the flue inspection, and a new door or seal is priced when it is needed. In Geigers Landing, that work is 10% off if you schedule it no later than 72 hours after the inspection.
A flue that has not been used in years
Before lighting a fireplace that has sat unused for years, have the flue looked at. Nests, debris, water damage and cracked tiles can all develop quietly. A fireplace that looks fine from the room may still have a flue that is not ready for a fire.
Before the first fire, we look over the full length of the flue and tell you what, if anything, it needs. The inspection is free for homeowners in Geigers Landing, and the price for any work is written down first.
