A chimney is an essential part of both your home and fireplace. It helps to allow smoke from the fireplace to escape the home. Many homeowners don’t think much about chimneys outside of annual inspection. That is, until they either notice their chimney has become dirty or smoky due to a fire, or simply want to be aware of general chimney safety.
Chimneys need yearly inspections. These inspections can save you money by catching problems before they turn into major expenses.
A chimney that’s too dirty to use, or has cracks and gaps can lead to chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. It is important to inspect chimneys at least once a year for any blockage, leakage, damage or excessive smoke during chimney use. Essentially, we search for problems that could cause a safety hazard in the future such as cracks or gaps in mortar joints or damage to brickwork.
Inspection Process
In order to inspect chimneys and to hire a contractor to perform routine chimney cleaning. This entails the chimney being swept from the top down. Using various brushes and tools, we clean chimneys from creosote buildup on the flue walls and in between chimney bricks. This process takes about an hour or so, but can take up to two hours depending on several factors including chimney height and chimney access.
Cost To Clean and Inspect a chimney in East Hampton
Chimney repairs can vary greatly in cost depending on a number of factors. Primary factors include:
- The chimney type
- Location
- Construction material
- Chimney height.
However, the national average cost to clean and inspect a chimney or fireplace is $547. The range of cost can be anywhere from $212 to $1,150 within East Hampton NY. Also, the cost of repair work on a brick chimney greatly depends upon which part of the chimney the work is being done on. For example, the cost of repairing cracked bricks can range from $750 to $1,500 (as a national average), but cracked tiles in a chimney flue range from $65 to $100 per square foot. Which is to say, speculation will get you nowhere. We recommend calling us directly and recieving an estimate. A pro can visit you in person and provide a free exact quote.
Cost of Chimney Replacement in East Hampton
The chimney will be the most challenging part of your fireplace to replace. Replacing your entire chimney can cost $1,500 to $10,000 in some cases, but depends greatly on chimney type and chimney height. Regardless, regular chimney maintenance and proper inspection will help prevent the need for too many replacements.
Who to call for chimney replacement in East Hampton
The best way to check a chimney for cracks is to have a professional inspect it every year. Give Pro Home Roof Leak Repairs a call today at (631) 315-2800.