Helena Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Lewis Clark County and the surrounding area
of Helena, Montana

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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 Helena provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Helena, Montana. We are fully licensed in the state of Montana, 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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:

Chimney pointing and firebox pointing

The term pointing, re-pointing, and tuck pointing are used interchangeably if you are referring to making some changes like restoring or repairing the chimney. Deteriorated and damaged chimneys and fireboxes are really not safe to use but if a chimney sweep can complete a chimney pointing and a firebox pointing, the chimney's life will be extended and will be safe to use. Water that seeped through the chimney damages the firebricks and mortar over time and it usually happens if your chimney doesn't have a cap. It would be more expensive if you replaced the entire chimney instead of restoring the portion that has damage. A good professional will give you very good pointing results, in quick time. Once you get right help things will be much easier.

For chimney and firebox pointing, the first thing that needs to be done is use a cutter blade on the cracked mortar or you have the option to drill it out then mix up cement. In mixing up the cement, instead of using just plain water, you can mix it with a latex additive but make sure that the ratio of the water and additive is 1:1 and apply it to the damaged chimney or firebox using a flat tuck pointer. Before applying the cement, you need to clean the area where you will apply it so there is no dirt or dust because the mortar will not adhere if there is dust on it. To ensure that there will be no dust, you can spray water on the area where you need to do the pointing.

Once you fill in the gaps with cement, you need to press down the mortar and smooth it out with a jointer. Since the shapes of the gaps between the bricks are almost concave, you need to use a convex jointer. Make sure that you are not going to wait too long because the cement might become hard and if it's too early, the cement might be too smudgy. After smoothing, let it cure afterwards.

These are the basic steps that you need to follow in order to complete chimney pointing or firebox pointing. When selecting the cement and bricks you should be very careful. You cannot just use any cement or brick. There are bricks and cements which are designed to be used for the chimneys only. Whether you are going for a refurbishment or you are looking forward to building a new chimney, the selection of mortar and cement plays a very important role.

These two items are literally the building blocks for a chimney. So, having high quality cement and bricks for your chimney will always help it last a longer time. It's all about safety and you can easily get this while using the cement and bricks designed for this purpose only. So, choose these items wisely and follow the right process to complete the tuck pointing/repointing task.