Pre-fab Fireplace Cleaning
The white stains, or powder-like material, are often the result of water penetration into the chimney. During a rain, snow, or ice storm, water is absorbed by the brick and mortar crown. In the case of snow or ice storms, freeze-thaw cycles can enlarge the cracks on the top of the chimney mortar crown, allowing water to enter the structure this way. The chimney will soon saturate with water. As the chimney dries, lime and salts from brick and mortar are pushed out of the pores of the chimney. Wood in contact with a chimney can also absorb water and, in most cases, start to rot. This is a common problem that we can help prevent. The cost of this service depends on many factors. Call us for more information or to schedule a visit.
How much will this cost?
Service Rates
Level 1 Inspections Only: (call for price) To clean Brick/masonry chimney: (call for price) includes Level 1 inspection:(for inserts/wood stoves see pricing below).
Clean Pre-fab fireplace (Hardie Plank, Wood or vinyl siding type product on outside of chimney): (call for price) (call for price) includes Level 1 inspection. Wood-stoves and inserts cleaning starting at: (call for price) includes Level 1 inspection we remove the stove/insert and clean chimney, reinstall and clean inside of woodstove insert Wood Stove/Insert Removal and disposal: (call for price) (removal) (call for price) (cleaning) This includes: cleaning the chimney and removing the stove at same time. (we can leave the stove or take it to a recycling facility) let us know in advance.