Problems We Fix
Flue problems we fix in Lock Arbor chimneys
After a chimney fire
A chimney fire can crack clay tiles and open joints, sometimes without anyone in the house noticing more than a loud roar or heavy smoke from the top. After any suspected chimney fire, the flue needs a thorough check before it is used again, even if the fireplace looks normal.
Tell us what happened and when, and keep the fireplace out of use. Our family-owned team gives the flue a careful look and explains what the fire left behind, starting with a free inspection in Lock Arbor.
When a new liner is the better answer
Some flues are past repair. Widespread cracking, many missing joints, loose tiles or a flue that is the wrong size for the appliance may make relining the sounder choice. Our chimney liner installation service covers that work, with a liner chosen for the fuel and the appliance.
We tell you when repair would only postpone relining, and we price both so you can compare. The inspection in Lock Arbor is free, and there are no hidden fees.
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 Lock Arbor, that work is 10% off if you schedule it no later than 72 hours after the inspection.
Waiting for a repair to cure
Flue repairs need time before the first fire. Mortar and repair systems cure on their own schedules, and one resurfacing system's instructions say it air cures in about 48 hours. Lighting a fire too early can damage the fresh work.
We give you the return-to-use date in writing at the end of the job. Our family-owned team makes sure every Lock Arbor homeowner knows exactly when the fireplace is ready again.
Yearly checks catch flue damage early
NFPA safety guidance is to have chimneys inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional every year. Flue damage rarely announces itself. A yearly look finds open joints and cracks while they are still small enough for a limited repair.
The flue is part of every inspection our family-owned team does in Lock Arbor. That inspection is free, and 10% comes off anything you schedule in the 72 hours after it.
