Rochester’s Park Avenue neighborhood has long been considered a premier place to live in Western New York. Including Alexander St., Colby St., and East Avenue, the Park Avenue area is great for shopping, getting active and just enjoying life. For residents who have fireplaces and chimneys, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Rochester is on call to help you enjoy life even more by keeping your home and family safe all year long.
Chimney Sweep/Chimney Cleaning
Annual chimney sweep services will go a long way toward ensuring that the chimney in your Park Avenue neighborhood home is safe and efficient. Our expert chimney sweeps use specialized electronic brushes, scrubbers, vacuums and solvents to remove flammable creosote and other obstructions.
Creosote, a byproduct of combustion, is responsible for most chimney fires in the U.S. each year. Chimney flues blocked by a buildup of leaves, twigs, small-animal nests and the like often send deadly carbon monoxide into the home, where it can cause people and pets to become sick or worse.
Keep your home and family safe with annual chimney cleaning and inspection services from professional, trained chimney sweeps.
Chimney Repairs Park Avenue Area
The Felgemacher team has been performing expert chimney repair work throughout Western New York since 1953. Whatever kind of trouble your Park Avenue chimney is having, our repair professionals know how to fix it. Chimney repair services include:
- Chimney crown repair/rebuilding
- Chimney cap and chimney chase cover repair/installation
- Chimney liner inspection/repair/relining
- Masonry and brick work/tuckpointing
- Flashing repair/replacement
- Fireplace damper repair/installation
- Smoke chamber parging
- Leaky chimney repair
- Chimney waterproofing
Chimney Inspection
When was the last time your chimney was inspected? If it’s been more than a year, it would be a smart idea to schedule a thorough inspection soon so we can spot early signs of damage and make the necessary repairs.
Felgemacher’s expert chimney inspectors perform all three recognized levels of chimney inspections throughout Rochester’s Park Avenue neighborhood and other local communities:
Level 1: The basic inspection recommended each year
It would be a good idea to schedule a yearly Level 1 chimney inspection to spot early signs of damage and get them repaired safely and correctly.
Level 2: Includes video inspection of the interior flue and is called for when:
- Your home is being sold
- A new appliance is being hooked up to your chimney or there has been a modification in the system
- A chimney fire or other damage is known to have happened
Level 3: Performed when a previous inspection has turned up significant damage or significant damage is obvious
Chimney Caps, Flue Caps & Chase Tops
Three of the most important components in a fireplace/chimney system are chimney caps and flue caps on masonry chimneys and the chimney chase top typically found on factory-made chimneys.
Chimney caps: A full hip and ridge custom chimney cap protects the entire top of your chimney including the flue openings and the critical chimney crown and masonry. When it’s time to install the very best, our team will add one of these good-looking, top-performing caps to your chimney.
Flue caps: These components cover only the flue openings and block rain and snow. When a flue cap is severely damaged and in need of replacement, we always recommend replacing it with a full-width chimney cap.
Chimney chase tops: Chase tops (also called chase covers) provide protection against water damage in pre-fab chimneys. When these components are cracked or corroded, water can infiltrate the system and lead to widespread deterioration.
Fireplace Insert & /Stove Sales & Installation
Felgemacher Fireplace Shop serves the entire Buffalo/Rochester region with the finest new stoves and fireplace inserts you’ll find anywhere. Visit our showroom at 2727 Broadway Suite 5 in Buffalo NY or call us at (716) 907-4914 to get started on finding the perfect new heating appliance for your home.
If your masonry fireplace simply can’t give you the heat your desire, or if your older fireplace or stove isn’t performing up to par, we’ll show you the advantages of choosing a powerful new heating stove or gas or wood fireplace insert. Once you’ve made your selection, the Felgemacher team will install if for your safely and correctly.
When it’s time to have your chimney and fireplace professionally serviced, call Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney at (585) 308-4914. We service homes throughout the Park Avenue neighborhood in Rochester NY and all other Western New York neighborhoods and communities.