With over fifty years under its belt, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney is among the most experienced service providers for chimney inspections, cleaning, liners, and repairs in Monroe County NY, and throughout the Greater Rochester area. Our modern black & white service vehicles are often spotted in the neighborhood as we keep your neighbor’s chimneys, fireplaces, inserts, and stoves clean and safe.
Chimney Liners
The chimney liner acts as an insulating layer of protection to keep the intense heat and flames inside the flue where it belongs. However, when the liner deteriorates, the heat and gases can leak poisonous carbon monoxide gas into your home. It can even cause a house fire!
So, how do you know when your flue needs a new liner? Watch out for these five warning signals:
- The liner has reached its useful life
- There are pieces of clay material in the firebox
- Your fireplace fills up with smoke
- It is difficult to light or maintain a productive fire
- You’re using more fuel for the same level of heat
We often recommend customers install a UL-listed stainless steel flue liner. Its water and pest resistance, durability, and longevity make it the most effective material for chimney relining. Plus, it increases energy efficiency and reduces sooty deposits.
Chimney Inspection
While national fire safety experts encourage folks with gas or wood-burning heating appliances to have annual chimney inspections, not everyone does. In addition to reducing the risk of fire and exposure to smoke and harmful contaminants, a yearly checkup will spot early signs of damage before it causes more extensive and costlier repairs. Your chimney sweep will also let you know if cleaning is necessary and when the liner and other components need repair or replacement.
Chimney Sweep
Few things are more pleasant than the sounds of a crackling fire in the fireplace on a chilly day in the Rochester Metropolitan area. However, these spectacular fires naturally produce carbonaceous material called creosote. As it remains in the flue, it hardens into a brown or black and oily or tarry, highly flammable material. Failure to remove creosote properly is the primary cause of house fires.
Our trained chimney technicians use professional tools, supplies, and equipment to remove this and other dangerous contaminants inside the chimney. In addition to a thorough cleaning, our chimney sweeps perform inspections, repairs, and new fireplace, insert, and stove installations.
New Fireplaces, Inserts, and Stoves - Sales & Installation
You will love our large, impressive selection of energy efficient indoor/outdoor fireplaces, inserts, and stoves for sale in Rochester, NY. Simply call us, and we will bring our "showroom" on wheels to your home or office. Of course, we offer professional installation too!
Chimney Services Near Me
Our customers know they can count on Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney for safe, efficient, and reliable chimney inspections, cleanings, repairs, and new fireplace inserts sales and installations.
Contact us today at 585-308-4914 or schedule an appointment with our convenient online scheduling form.
Proudly serving the Greater Rochester Metropolitan area, including West Henrietta NY, Victor NY, Greece NY, Ridgemont NY, Westgate NY, Genesee Junction NY, Rush NY, Pittsford NY, Honeoye Falls NY, Webster NY, Fishers NY, Fairport NY, Irondequoit NY, Spencerport NY, Hilton NY and Penfield NY.
Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Rochester
10806 Reames Rd. Rochester, NY 28269
