Problems We Fix

Parging and shelf repairs for Wagner fireplaces

When a fireplace smokes

A fireplace that pushes smoke out of its opening can have several causes, including a partly closed damper, a blocked or undersized flue, a tight house pulling air down the chimney or a rough chamber. We look at all of them before recommending anything. We suggest chamber repair only where the chamber plays a part.

That honest approach is part of our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Book a free inspection in Wagner and we will look at the whole system.

Lighting up after a chamber repair

Once the parging has dried as its maker directs, keep the first few fires small and let them grow over several evenings. That lets the new coat settle in with the brick around it. If you notice fresh grit on the grate or anything unusual during those first fires, let us know and we will come back and look.

The finished chamber is covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call (645) 465-4122 with any question about your Wagner fireplace.

Rain that reaches the chamber

With no cap on the flue, rain drops straight onto the smoke shelf and soaks the lower chamber, where it softens mortar and rusts the damper. Repairing the chamber without stopping the water leaves the new parging to fight the same problem. We check the top of the flue and list a cap, if one is needed, as its own item.

You decide the order of the work. Our family-owned team gives homeowners in Wagner both prices in writing.

When to hold off on using the fireplace

If we find loose brick, open gaps or crumbling parging in the chamber, we recommend leaving the fireplace unused until it is repaired. Heat and smoke find their way into those openings, and loose material can drop onto the grate. It is a short pause that protects the rest of the fireplace.

Our family-owned team schedules the repair as soon as the calendar allows. Call (645) 465-4122 to book your free look in Wagner.

When a sweep points to the chamber

Chimney sweeps are often the first to notice a smoke chamber that needs work, because they see it while cleaning. A note such as unparged corbels or gaps in the chamber can be hard to picture. We show you the area with a light, explain what the note means and give you a clear written price for the repair.

That second look is free in Wagner, from a family-owned team that does the repair itself.