Need a Complete Fireplace Restoration? Call Mason’s Chimney Service
As a company that’s been working on fireplaces and chimneys in Gloucester, Camden, Salem, and Burlington counties since 1955, Mason’s Chimney Service has encountered every fireplace scenario you can dream up. From finding frustrating leaks and fixing smoky fireplaces to replacing entire chimneys – if it involves a chimney system, we’ve dealt with it.
No matter what the job is, our family-owned and -operated business maintains a focus on one main goal: to provide the kind of service that makes every customer a happy, loyal, lifetime customer.
If your fireplace needs work, we do it all – but we also pride ourselves on a strict company policy of never selling unnecessary services. We’ll offer an honest assessment of what you need to do to ensure a safe and efficient chimney system.
Call us today at 800-559-6276 or book an appointment on our website.
What Are the Most Common Issues With Old Fireplaces?
An outdated fireplace can be much more than an eyesore in the middle of your living space. The older a unit is, the more likely it is to have problems that affect its functionality and efficiency like the following.
- Outdated fireplace components. Old fireplaces may have components such as dampers, grates, or fire screens that are no longer compliant with the industry standards for safety. A restoration is an opportunity to upgrade your appliance with the latest technology and advancements in mind.
- It’s missing a chimney liner. Not long ago, chimney liners weren’t considered necessary. If you have a home that was built before 1940, there’s a good chance that your chimney lacks a liner. Why is this an issue? Liners help protect the chimney from the extreme heat of fires. Without one, the chimney can deteriorate faster, and the risk of fire and leaking harmful gases like carbon monoxide increases.
- Structural instability. Old fireplaces may suffer from structural problems like leaning, settling, or inadequate support. These issues can compromise the stability of the chimney, leading to cracks, leaks, and even collapse.
- Damaged masonry and mortar. Even well-maintained chimneys are subject to wear and tear. As time goes on, bricks and mortar can crack, crumble, and deteriorate due to weather and heat exposure.
- Soot-stained masonry. After decades of use, soot stains may form on the masonry near the firebox. Staining may be severe if you or a previous homeowner has used wet or green firewood.
What Fireplace Restorations Options Are Available to Me?
Depending on the current state of your fireplace and chimney, we may recommend one or a combination of the services listed below:
Pointing
The brick and mortar in your masonry are durable enough to stand up to decades of use, but these are also porous materials that feel the effects of weather, fire, and the natural settling of your home. Over time, the masonry in your chimney might show signs of deteriorating, cracks, gaps, or spalling. This brings a need for pointing — the exacting, painstaking removal, and replacement of damaged material with new masonry.
Fireplace Performance Solutions
When your fireplace isn’t performing the way it should, Mason’s Chimney Service can help you figure out what’s contributing to the problems, and develop a plan to correct them. If your fireplace is smoking, if you’re experiencing draft problems, or if your unit isn’t providing the level of heat you need, we can help assess why and come up with a solution.
Fireplace Restoration
Whether your fireplace isn’t meeting your needs functionally or aesthetically, we can help find the right products and the right approaches to achieve the exact fireplace you need and want.
Restoring Factory-Built Units
Factory-built fireplaces and stoves are built to be user-friendly and affordable, but different products have different lifespans. If your factory-built unit needs an overhaul, we can suggest the best ways to bring back its former beauty and usability.
Wood-Burning Stove Repair
Just like fireplaces, wood-burning stoves are beautiful additions to any room – but when they’re not properly maintained, they can pose the same safety hazards, too. Let us take a look at your wood-burning stove – if it can be restored, we have the know-how to do it right. And if you need to replace it, we’ll help you find a unit that’s right for your needs, taste, and budget.
Chimney Leaks
Leaks are tricky. Since water is continually determined to get into your chimney system, there are a variety of places that might be responsible for a leak. That’s why we use a thorough inspection process that will find your problem areas, and help us provide a solution.
Waterproofing & Flashing Repair
Flashing protects the area where your chimney meets your roofline, and if parts are pulled up, damaged, or missing, or if the caulking is loose or missing, water will quickly find its way in. Flashing repair is custom work and we have decades of experience doing it.
We can also recommend adding a waterproofing sealant to your chimney that’ll help fight off water (and lengthen the life of your masonry) while still allowing the brick and mortar to properly vent gases and small particles.
Chimney Relining & Replacement
Many beautiful historic homes in this area have chimneys that have withstood decades of hard winters and hot fires and have the scars to show for it. If your chimney liner is failing, or if your chimney is damaged enough to need a full replacement, call us – we’ll help you find the right repairs and the right products.
Let the Mason’s Chimney Service Team Revitalize Your Fireplace!
If you enjoy the rustic charm of your old fireplace but think it could benefit from a refresh, reach out to Mason’s Chimney Service. Our team of chimney technicians can help you figure out which service can breathe new life into your fireplace. Call us today at 800-559-6276 or reach out to us online!
Some chimney repairs can be accomplished with pointing, a process of restoring the mortar joints in your chimney’s masonry. Call on Mason’s Chimney Service’s experience and expertise for these masonry services and quality results.