Need Chimney Relining Services or Chimney Liner Repair in Centereach or Long Island? Trust Us Today
Your chimney liner plays a big role in both how well and how safely your system operates, which is why trusting in a qualified, experienced, and well-educated crew for liner repair and relining services is a must. Call or book with us online today.
What Is a Chimney Liner?
The liner of your chimney is the piece installed along the inner walls of the chimney flue. Its main purpose is to help direct the byproducts of combustion safely outdoors, keeping them from entering your home or damaging your chimney in the process.
What else do they do? Chimney liners…
- …protect your home and woodwork from catching on fire. In fact, testing has shown that fire can spread through your chimney and into your home within only a matter of hours if the chimney is unlined.
- …protect your masonry. The corrosive gases your system produces will break down your bricks and mortar in a hurry if they’re left exposed and vulnerable.
- …extend the life of your chimney. The better protected your system is, the longer (and more efficiently) it will run – simple as that.
- …keep your family safer. We’ve already mentioned the risk of fire, but having an unlined chimney also increases the chances of hazardous fumes – like carbon monoxide – entering your home too.
- …increase fireplace efficiency. A well-fitted and properly installed liner helps direct fumes and smoke safely and efficiently up and out of your home. This keeps you safer and it ensures your system runs better, too.
Unfortunately, it’s all too common for systems to 1) have a poorly installed liner in place, 2) have a liner that’s broken down, or 3) not have a liner in place at all. If this is the case for you, get our techs on the job as soon as possible.
How Much Does It Cost To Reline a Chimney?
As with so many home services, it simply depends. Costs can vary based on the size and height of your chimney, the type of liner you currently have, the type of liner you need to have, the current condition of your flue and liner, local codes and regulations, and more.
The common denominator with all of these things, though, is that chimney relining services are typically a non-negotiable. If your flue liner is missing or damaged, using your fireplace will not be safe, so you’ll need to invest in repair services to get things back to working order.
If you’re hoping for a quote or price estimate, the best course of action is to give us a call and book an inspection. From there, we can look things over, figure out where you stand, then figure out how pricing might look based on the services you need to have done.
In the end, investing in a chimney relining job for your Centereach home isn’t always the most fun investment, but it’s one that will improve your property value and ensure those inside your household stay as safe as possible – and you can’t put a price on that.
What Happens if an Unlined Chimney Is Used?
What happens if the problems with your liner (or lack thereof) are ignored? Well, you increase your risk of experiencing fires and carbon monoxide exposure, up the chances of smoke entering your home, and you’ll probably face some significant damage to your chimney system too.
Basically, the costs associated with relining are well worth it when you consider how much you save on repairs – or even potentially a rebuild – down the line.
Bottom line? Never vent into an unlined chimney!
Ask Us About Your Chimney Relining Options Today
Depending on the type of system you have, there are actually quite a few options available for someone looking to reline their chimney. Give us a call to go through these, or reach out to us online and we’ll get in touch with you soon.
Chimney leak repairs are some of the more frequent chimney, stove and fireplace repair services we perform, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.