The Elmwood Village neighborhood in Buffalo NY has long been considered a great place to live, and recently it was designated as one of America’s best neighborhoods by the National Planning Association. Elmwood Village is an eclectic strip of shopping, dining and recreational establishments along a 1.5-mile stretch of Elmwood Ave. Beyond that are residential streets where people value their home safety.
Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney helps to maintain that safety with a full line of chimney sweep, chimney inspection, chimney repair and other important services. Find out how our certified chimney and fireplace professionals can help keep your Elmwood Village home safe and warm.
Chimney Sweep
Fireplaces in cold-winter parts of the country tend to be used a lot. That’s certainly true in the Elmwood Village area of Buffalo. As pleasurable as a fireplace can be, there are potential dangers that homeowners need to be aware of.
Every time fire burns, creosote is formed within the flue. Creosote can be flakey, sticky, puffy or solid, but it’s always flammable in any form. The expert chimney sweeps at Felgemacher perform annual chimney cleaning services using specialized tools and equipment to rid your chimney of creosote buildups as well as tree leaves, twigs, small-animal nests and other drafting obstructions.
Chimney Repairs Elmwood Village
Since 1953, Western New York homeowners have counted on our team of chimney experts to keep their chimneys in tip-top condition. When the chimney or fireplace at your Elmwood Village residence is broken, damaged, leaking or just acting weird, we’re ready to solve the problem.
- Masonry and brick work/tuckpointing
- Leaky chimney repair
- Chimney cap and chimney chase cover repair/installation
- Fireplace damper repair/installation
- Chimney liner inspection/repair/relining
- Chimney waterproofing
- Chimney crown repair/rebuilding
- Flashing repair/replacement
- Smoke chamber parging
Certified Chimney Inspection
A yearly chimney inspection can save you a lot of money and prevent trouble down the line. Our technicians are experienced in all three recognized levels of chimney inspection:
Level 1: An inspection covering all visible areas of your chimney.
Level 2: Necessary when you’re selling your home, when there has been a chimney fire or other damage, and when a new appliance is being added to your chimney or other modification work has been done.
Level 3: This inspection is performed when a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection has uncovered significant system damage or when damage is obvious.
Homeowners in Elmwood Village and other New York communities should schedule a yearly Level 1 chimney inspection to spot early signs of damage and get them repaired safely and correctly.
Chimney Caps, Flue Caps & Chase Tops
Damaged chimney caps and flue caps on masonry chimneys and damaged chimney chase tops (covers) on pre-fab chimneys make it easy for water to infiltrate your flue and begin a cycle of masonry damage, chimney liner damage and other issues. Felgemacher Masonry & Fireplace serves the entire Buffalo NY area with expert repair and replacement of these critical components.
If your chimney currently has no cap, or if it has a flue cap that covers only the flue pipe openings, we strongly recommend having a new full hip and ridge custom chimney cap installed. These full-width chimney caps provide protection against water and snow across the entire top of your chimney including the cement chimney crown.
Fireplace Insert & Stove Sales / Installation
If you’re looking for a new free-standing heating stove or highly efficient fireplace insert, Felgemacher Fireplace Shop at 2727 Broadway Suite 5 in Buffalo NY is the place to start. Part of the Felgemacher company, our showroom contains an attractive selection of home-heating appliances that would be perfect for your heating needs and decorator tastes.
After we’ve helped you find the ideal appliance, the experienced Felgemacher technicians will perform complete installation in accord with all safety practices, manufacturer guidelines and local building and fire-safety codes. Get more information about the perfect fireplace, stove or fireplace insert by calling Felgemacher Fireplace Shop at (716) 907-4914.
If you live in the Elmwood Village neighborhood in Buffalo or have a home anywhere in the greater Buffalo or Rochester regions, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney is here for all your chimney and fireplace service needs. Reach us by phone at (716) 907-4914.
