Michigan City Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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La Porte County and the surrounding area
of Michigan City, Indiana

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Services We Offer

Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Michigan City provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Michigan City, Indiana. We are fully licensed in the state of Indiana, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Michigan City highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Michigan City strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Michigan City prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

How a professional chimney sweep fixes chimney stucco cracks?
Stucco are plasters used for coating the surface of the chimney wall and it is made by the combination of Portland cement, sand and water in appropriate proposition. Stucco is known for their long life. However, we should regularly assess them and repair them, if there are any cracks in it to ensure its longevity. Stucco is a low cost fire resistant plaster and cracks could be formed in it after few years of constant exposure of heat. Stucco is also damaged by the entry of the water so they should be over coated by water resistant material. Cracks could also be formed due to improper composition of the stucco and noncompliance of stucco application standard may also result in cracks. Hence applying stucco and fixing stucco cracks should be left to the professional to ensure quality. Professionals fix stucco cracks by applying a variety of methods. Let's see them one by one in brief.

White washing the stucco wall
White washing is probably one of the easiest ways to fix stucco cracks. Literally, White washing can be done by anyone. It is suggested by the professionals to the minor chimney stucco cracks. It is done to avoid any major crack and to increase hydrophilic nature of the stucco. White washing the stucco wall is the temporary solution and it may need to be done every year.

Modification of the design
For most of the time, infiltration of the water is the culprit behind the damage of the stucco wall. Hence, professionals may need to assess the original design and may modify it such that the water infiltration can be avoided.

Reapplying new stucco to the stucco wall of the chimney
Reapplying stucco is the most commonly opted method for fixing the stucco cracks. It is also the most efficient method. Cracks in the stucco wall are filled by the new stucco. Professionals would add perfect composition of the stucco to the wall. For those who is wondering what is the perfect composition of stucco, here is the professional's reply. Professional would generally combine 1 part of a class II Portland cement with 2 part of the sand and 3 part of the lime along with sufficient amount of water. Once this combination is made, they would wait for about 15 minutes and they would start after wearing safety equipment such as thick rubber gloves and googles to protect themselves from the dust.

Experienced professionals always prefer to fix stucco walls in pleasant climate due to the fact wet stucco could be frozen in a freezing temperature while temperature above 40 degree Celsius could absorb considerable moisture from the wet stucco. Hence, it's very important to work in a pleasant climate. Professionals will apply the stucco to the wall as per the standards established to ensure long life.

Final coating
Reapplying stucco may form an irregular texture that may spoil the look of the chimney. Hence, professionals will generally coat the surface by a thick paint or a lime wash to form a uniform texture.