Calhoun County Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Calhoun County and the surrounding area
of Calhoun County, Michigan

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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 Calhoun County provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Calhoun County, Michigan. We are fully licensed in the state of Michigan, 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 Calhoun County 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 Calhoun County 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 Calhoun County 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:

When the mortar joints of the firewall begin to degenerate, you may want to repoint it. The challenge is to do the job in such a manner that there is no damage to the mortar joints and further repair work can be avoided.

One must have all the materials required for repointing ready before the job is begun. One single color, texture, and type of mortar should be chosen for the chimney or the firewall or any other part of the structure that needs repointing. Thus, there will not be a mismatch between old and fresh materials. The first step is to take evaluate the mortar to be used to find the ratio of various aggregates and ingredients it comprises. Next, when choosing the material for repointing, check the coefficient of thermal expansion, compressive strength, and permeability of the repointing material. An architectural conservator is equipped to conduct these analyses.

An architectural conservator conducts a visual examination of the masonry unit. Usually, a brief view is sufficient to match the materials correctly. However, for large masonry structures, the factors given previously should be checked and then the correct match should be arrived at.

Once the initial analysis is complete, the following steps take place:

1) Discovering the points that require repointing: To find these spots, check for things like loose joints, damp walls, wide cracks, crumbling mortar, and so on.

All of these spots should not be taken as potential areas that require repointing, because some of these issues may occur due to extreme weather conditions and leakage. In such cases, repointing will not help since it will only provide temporary relief. You must discover the main cause of the issue and fix it, instead of spending money getting repointing done over and over again.

2) Preparation of mortar: The ingredients for the mortar should be mixed until one gets a uniform texture. The mixture is made by adding water to dry ingredients. At first, half the volume of water necessary is added, then a mixture is made, and then the rest of the water is added.

Certain additives can be put in to improve the characteristics of the mortar. Usually, this step is not required because various natural methods, such as using high-lime mortar or warming the water and sand can be employed to get the required characteristics.

3) Removing old mortar and putting new mortar: After identification of the points for repointing of the fireplace has been done, the old mortar is carefully removed. Other joint should not be disturbed. For this purpose, one's hand can also be used, especially if the firewall is small and constructed of soft matter. Material equal to the depth of the joint should be removed. Sometimes, some more material can also be removed, so that the fresh mortar has enough space to stick to the joint. If this work is not done properly, the surface of the joint will be a little raised and it will lead to instability and ruined view.