A short drive from Buffalo, Lancaster NY is a thriving suburb with many attractions and comfortable living. You’ll find the Warren Hull House here – the oldest stone structure in Erie County. Within Lancaster Village is the popular Lancaster Opera House, well-known for stage plays and musicals. Life in this town is enjoyable. For folks with chimneys and fireplaces, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney helps make it more enjoyable and safe.
We’ve served the Lancaster area since 1953 with experienced chimney cleaning, repairs and inspections. Let us help you with all your chimney and fireplace needs.
Chimney Sweep in Lancaster NY
Felgemacher’s CSIA-certified chimney sweeps are on call to keep your chimney safe year-round by removing flammable creosote, which causes most chimney fires in the United States each year. We use specialized tools and equipment to effectively remove sticky, flakey or puffy creosote, which can damage the chimney liner as well as the interior masonry of your chimney. Our chimney sweeps also remove the nests of small animals, tree debris and other obstructions that can impede the flow of smoke and send deadly carbon monoxide back into your home when the fireplace is in use. We have the hands-on experience to clean your chimney right the first time.
Chimney Repairs & Rebuilding in Lancaster NY
Chimney damage or broken components can cause your chimney to work inefficiently and possibly become a safety risk. We perform all levels of chimney repair and rebuilding throughout the Lancaster/Buffalo area.
Chimney masonry repair
Brick work and tuckpointing
Partial or complete chimney rebuilding
Repair or replacement of chimney caps, flue covers and chase tops
Chimney crown repair and rebuilding
Chimney liner repair/new liners installed
Roof flashing installation
Fireplace damper repair and replacement and many other repair and installation services.
Certified Chimney Inspections in Lancaster NY
Felgemacher is a family-owned chimney services company that has provided chimney inspections to residents of Lancaster NY and surrounding areas for more than 60 years. We perform all three CSIA-recognized levels of inspection:
Level 1: Basic inspection covering all visible areas of the chimney.
Level 2: Performed when the home is being sold, after an event is suspected to have caused damage and when the system is being modified (for example, adding an insert to the fireplace). Level 2 inspections involve the use of video imaging technology.
Level 3: Necessary when serious damage is known to exist. Often includes removing sections of the chimney and adjacent home building materials.
Chimney Caps, Flue Covers, Chase Tops
Chimney caps, flue covers and chase tops are among your chimney’s most important components. Widespread water damage can occur if these devices are broken or otherwise compromised.
- Full-width chimney caps seal off the flue opening(s) and protect the cement chimney crown from water damage
- Flue covers are caps that cover just the flue pipe(s)
- Chimney chase tops are found on factory built chimneys and guard the entire top of the structure
Our team provides expert repair and installation of new caps, covers and chase tops in Lancaster and surrounding areas.
Heating Stove and Fireplace Insert Sales & Installation
Visit our showroom, Felgemacher Fireplace Shop at 2727 Broadway Suite 5 in Cheektowaga, to find the perfect new heating appliance for your home. Our helpful staff will show you some of the top models from leading manufacturers that will bring you increased heat and lots of decorative beauty. Call the shop directly at (716) 907-4914.
Heating stoves: Gorgeous designs and high-efficiency heating with top-rated gas and wood versions.
Fireplace inserts: Added to your masonry fireplace, gas and wood inserts crank up the heat and look great doing it. The Felgemacher team is standing by to professionally install any heating unit you choose.
When we install a stove or insert, it’s done right and in total compliance with the manufacturer’s specs and local fire-safety codes. If you live in Lancaster or the greater Buffalo area, we’ve got you covered for all your chimney and fireplace needs. Reach us today at (716) 907-4914.
