For over fifty years, Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney's skilled masons and chimney professionals have provided unmatched quality and top-notch chimney rebuilding & masonry services. Our complete services include chimney inspections, cleaning, repairs, and new fireplaces, inserts, and stove sales in Monroe County and surrounding Greater Rochester communities. So, the next time you spot one of our sporty black and white vehicles in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello to our friendly techs. They can help keep your chimney, fireplace, and stove clean and safe for your family too.
Chimney Sweep
Our chimney sweeps are trained professionals that use specialized tools, supplies, equipment, and safety gear to inspect, clean, and repair the chimney, flue, fireplace, heating, stove, or insert.
Burning wood creates creosote, a flammable material produced when the oils in the wood are distilled into the fuel during combustion. So, the more often you use your fireplace to heat your home, the more creosote will accumulate inside the chimney. When creosote is not removed with regular chimney cleaning, it hardens into a thick, tarry, and flammable substance. It is the primary cause of chimney fires nationwide and in Monroe County, NY.
That's why annual chimney inspections are incredibly vital if you have a wood-burning or gas-heating appliance.
Chimney Inspection
You may be familiar with a saying popularized in the 1970s, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." However, that doesn't apply to chimneys, fireplaces, and stoves. That's because you can't fix a potentially hazardous chimney or heating appliance if you don't know a problem exists. And the only way to know for sure whether your chimney needs cleaning or repairs is with an annual chimney inspection. Otherwise, you may not discover a flue obstruction, water leak, creosote buildup, masonry cracks until more severe damage occurs – or even a devastating chimney fire. In addition, annual chimney inspections can minimize repairs in the long run and help you avoid a partial or complete chimney rebuild.
Chimney Liners
Downtown Rochester, like many older and historic homes in communities in New York, has deteriorating clay terra cotta chimney liners. Clay liners are among the most common due to their affordability. However, clay flue tiles require frequent repair as they are vulnerable to cracking due to intense heat, corrosion, and moisture. When terra cotta liners are beyond repair, we typically recommend installing a flexible UL-Listed stainless-steel chimney liner. It will improve your fireplace or stove's heating efficiency, reduce sooty deposits, and offer longer-lasting performance and durability in all climates. Plus, stainless steel is naturally moisture and pest-resistant.
New Fireplaces, Inserts, and Stoves - Sales & Installation
Chimney Rebuilding & Masonry Services Near Me
Homeowners in the Rochester metropolitan area know they can rely on experienced and knowledgeable Chimney Sweeps of Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Rochester. For expert chimney inspections, cleanings, repairs, and rebuilding & masonry services, give us a call at 585-308-4914 or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment.
