Damage to your Hamburg chimney and its components can be serious now and in the future. Felgemacher Chimney & Masonry provides expert chimney repair and rebuilding services for all levels of damage in all types of chimney systems. Here are some of the ways we can help.
All Work Starts with an Inspection
Before we start any chimney repair work, we’ll inspect your chimney carefully to determine what’s wrong and why it’s happening. We’ll relay our results to you so you’ll know exactly what needs to be done to restore the system to safety and top performance.
Chimney Masonry Repair Hamburg
A large part of our chimney repair services involves replacing damaged masonry bricks and using a process called tuckpointing to fill in areas of crumbling mortar. When we’ve finished, we can apply a water sealant to keep water away from the masonry surfaces.
Chimney Rebuilding
Our Hamburg chimney masons can rebuild parts or all of your severely damaged chimney to make it safe, functional and beautiful again. All chimney repair work, including rebuilding and other services, is done in compliance with state and local code requirements.
Chimney Liner Repair and Relining
Some damaged chimney liners can be repaired. Others need to be replaced with sturdy new stainless-steel liners. A strong chimney liner prevents the escape of heat, flames and combustion gases while providing a smooth draft passage.
Chimney Crown Repair and Rebuilding
If the chimney crown at your Hamburg home is cracked or deteriorated, water can get in and lead to system-wide damage. We seal and repair crowns that have moderate damage. We completely rebuild crowns that can’t be repaired.
Chimney Cap Repair and Replacement
A damaged or missing chimney cap needs to be repaired or replaced to prevent water, debris and animal intrusion. For replacement caps, we recommend a custom full-width chimney cap.
Chimney Chase Top Repair and Replacement
Chase tops on manufactured chimneys are prone to rusting. We can repair or replace them, depending on the extent and nature of the damage.
Leaky Chimney Solutions
We regularly address chimney leaks for our Hamburg, NY, customers. Leaks can come from a variety of areas, and we’ll pinpoint the source and make the correct repairs.
Drafting Problems
As with chimney leaks, sluggish drafting and smoke backups can have a variety of causes, including an incorrectly sized chimney, an obstructed flue, fireplace damper issues and more. We’ll find the cause and resolve it.
Causes of Chimney Damage
Chimney repair work can be needed for a variety of reasons. We’ve found that the most common causes of chimney damage at our Hamburg customers’ homes include:
- Lightning strikes and destructive hail storms
- High winds
- Freeze-thaw cycles that expand and crack the bricks
- Compromised chimney cap, chase top or chimney crown
- Chimney fires (many of which you may not know about)
- Issues with the footing at the base of the chimney
- Poor workmanship in building the chimney
- Low-quality materials used in the chimney’s construction
Call your Hamburg Chimney Repair Experts
Don’t let a damaged chimney become more damaged and dangerous. Call Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney, your Hamburg, NY, chimney repair experts, and get the problem solved the right way.
Since 1953, we’ve served the greater Buffalo, NY, and Rochester, NY, regions with expert chimney repair, rebuilding, inspections, chimney sweeping and more. Speak with an expert who has the answers you need by calling (716) 907-4914. You can also reach out with our handy contact form.
