Chimney Repair
The repair work, explained
In Geneva, every finished repair carries our workmanship warranty along with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Firebrick and joints inside the firebox
The firebox takes direct heat, so it is built differently from the rest of the chimney. Under the state building code, firebrick goes in with medium-duty refractory mortar, and the joints between firebricks are limited to 1/4 inch. Open joints, loose firebrick and cracks running through the brick let heat get at the masonry behind. Failed firebrick is replaced and joints are rebuilt to that standard.
Firebox repairs in Geneva are priced in writing before any work begins, and no hidden fees are added later.
A home sale report that mentions the chimney
Reports written for a home sale often note chimney concerns in general terms, such as damaged mortar or a crown in poor condition, and recommend a closer look. We read the report, inspect the items it names and confirm which are real defects, which are maintenance and which need no work. Buyers and sellers both get a clear written answer to use in the conversation that follows.
Send the report along when you schedule your free inspection in Geneva, and each of its items will be checked in turn.
A second look at an earlier recommendation
If another company has already told you the chimney needs work, keep what they wrote and show it to us. We inspect the current condition ourselves and compare it with the earlier findings, item by item. Sometimes we agree, sometimes a smaller repair answers the problem, and sometimes we find something that was missed. In each case you receive our own written estimate to compare.
A second look in Geneva is free of charge, and whether we do the work afterward is your decision.
Several repairs planned as one job
Damage from one source seldom stops at one part. A cracked crown may have left worn joints below it and a rusted damper inside. Planning those repairs together means one setup of ladders and protection, one visit to the roof and a sensible order, working from the top down so the next rain does not undo work finished lower down.
The combined plan for your chimney in Geneva still prices every repair separately, leaving the timing of each one up to you.
