UNIVERSAL CHIMNEY

Chimney Repair

Universal Chimney specializes in chimney repairs that bring fireplaces and heater flues up to NFPA211 and IRC code guidelines. These repairs include Fireguard resurfacing, Smoke chamber parging, firebox repointing, damper repair and installation, relining, exterior pointing, and more.

Masonry chimneys will experience degradation from time and use. Our harsh climate combined with expansion and contraction of masonry construction units will cause cracks and holes that must be repaired for safe use.

Please call Universal Chimney for any questions regarding chimney repair or to schedule a free estimate.

Flue Repair

Fireplace flue liners with cracks and open mortar joints can be dangerous when combined with any creosote buildup. A quick video inspection will assure that the fireplace is a tight system. In the case that these concerning cracks and holes are found, we can offer a great repair rather than an expensive new liner.

UCL specializes in Fireguard by Firesafe industries resurfacing flue repair.

The patented FireGuard pure ceramic system is certified, listed, and labeled to the previously published U.L. Subject 2425 by Guardian Fire Testing Laboratory Inc. (ISO 17025). The FireGuard system is specifically designed to correct open mortar joints, misaligned flue liners, and fractures within flue liners.

Please refer to the manufacturer website for additional information or call UCL with any questions.

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Chimney Liner Installation

We install both aluminum or stainless steel chimney lining systems. We do recommend stainless steel products for quality.

It is recommended that you install a new chimney liner in your chimney for one or more of the following reasons:

• Your appliance(s) are currently exhausting through a clay flue (pipe) system. These masonry flues develop cracks and holes over time. Excessive moisture from high efficiency appliance exhaust drastically accelerates masonry degradation which may lead to holes, blockages, and structural damage.
• Heater flue is lined with old aluminum or other metal pipe that is showing signs of degradation.
• No clay flue pipe exists in your chimney and so your appliances are venting through an open brick cavity. This is called "open chase" and is common in pre 1920's construction.

Price is set by the diameter of pipe needed to vent the total combined BTU input of appliances being vented as well as height/length of the liner. Additional cost may be included with the installations requiring extensive staging for chimney access as well as for chimney liners larger than 5.5" in diameter.

* All 316Ti stainless steel chimney liners include a lifetime guarantee.

Prices include replacement of damaged/corroded galvanized connector piping for appliances. More material costs may be applied if excessive connector piping needs replacement.