Owner-certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney is proud to be the trusted chimney services provider for inspections, cleaning, and repairs in beautiful East Rochester NY , and surrounding communities in the metro area.
Annual Chimney Inspection
Many folks often wonder if annual chimney inspections are necessary, especially since everything seems to be working fine. Since masonry chimneys are porous materials with lots of places where water can leak, scheduling a yearly chimney inspection is essential. You should also call our chimney sweep after a significant weather event like a hailstorm, hurricane, tornado, or flooding to check for any damage.
Water is the chimney’s mortal enemy and can cause extensive damage to the interior masonry, flue liner, and other components when not detected early. A chimney inspection will also let you know it needs to be cleaned.
Chimney Sweep In East Rochester, NY
When was the last time you had a professional chimney sweep clean your East Rochester chimney? If it has been more than 12 months, you may have excessive creosote accumulating in the chimney. When burning wood in the fireplace, the chemical reaction that causes combustion produces gases and contaminants, including carbon monoxide and creosote. Creosote is a sticky material that adheres to the liner, interior masonry walls, and other chimney sections. It is also highly flammable and the primary cause of chimney fires.
Chimney Liners
Clay or terra cotta is the most common type of chimney liner in New York chimneys. However, these liners will crack, chip, and burst over time due to their age, moisture intrusion, corrosion, or a chimney liner. In the firebox, you may notice bits and pieces of clay material on the floor.
To prevent a fire and carbon monoxide exposure in your home, we often recommend replacing worn terra cotta liners with a UL-listed stainless steel flue liner. It's a more durable, energy-efficient, and longer-lasting liner.
Chimney Rebuilding & Masonry
East Rochester has a lovely mix of older and newer homes. Although many homes have the quintessential masonry chimney, many newer homes are built with builder's grade manufactured chimneys that require occasional repair. Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney has experienced chimney professionals for every type of issue, from minor masonry repair and tuckpointing to partial and complete chimney rebuilding and restoration for traditional masonry and manufactured chimneys, fireplaces, inserts, and stoves.
New Fireplaces and Stoves - Sales & Installation
Are you tired of wearing a sweater in the house because of a drafty fireplace? We sell and install new fireplaces, inserts, and stoves too! Felgemacher Masonry and Chimney will bring our "showroom" on wheels to your door. You will see the latest energy-efficient fireplace inserts, and stoves available for sale and installation. They will enhance your living space, and significantly reduce winter heating costs.
Chimney Sweep in East Rochester NY
Our neighbors in Hilton NY, Ridgemont NY, Westgate NY, West Henrietta NY, and surrounding communities know they can rely on Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney’s professional chimney sweep services when they need safe, reliable, and accurate chimney inspections, cleanings, repairs. Contact us today at 585-308-4914 to schedule an appointment with a chimney professional.
