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Fire Tech Chimney Specialists

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Fire Tech Chimney Specialists

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10 years of experience

We have 2 service vehicles and 2 employees. We accept all major credit cards, checks or cash. We offer paperless invoicing.

We have 2 service vehicles and 2 employees. We accept all major credit cards, checks or cash. We offer paperless invoicing.

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Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Tehachapi

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Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Tehachapi

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Professional and courteous Efficient cleaning process Chimney and dryer vent services Residential and commercial Maintenance and light repair, call for details. Dampers, chimney caps, crown coat, flue cleaning, chimney sweeping. Insured Certified by Certified Chimney Professionals Workman's Comp on all service professionals Independently Owned and Operated Authorized Franchisee of Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, LLC

Professional and courteous Efficient cleaning process Chimney and dryer vent services Residential and commercial Maintenance and light repair, call for details. Dampers, chimney caps, crown coat, flue cleaning, chimney sweeping. Insured Certified by Certified Chimney Professionals Workman's Comp on all service professionals Independently Owned and Operated Authorized Franchisee of Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, LLC

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MASCO Contractor Services

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MASCO Contractor Services

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96 years of experience

Masco Contractor Services brings together the advantages of local relationships and national capabilities to give homeowners a wide range of building products and services. We've been trusted installers of Insulation, Fireplaces, Garage Doors and Gutters for some time. We've earned a solid reputation, one customer at a time, by arriving when we say we will, treating each job as if it were our only job and leaving our customers' homes with the job well done.

Masco Contractor Services brings together the advantages of local relationships and national capabilities to give homeowners a wide range of building products and services. We've been trusted installers of Insulation, Fireplaces, Garage Doors and Gutters for some time. We've earned a solid reputation, one customer at a time, by arriving when we say we will, treating each job as if it were our only job and leaving our customers' homes with the job well done.

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The Affordable Handyman

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The Affordable Handyman

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13 years of experience

Quality work for reasonable prices. We can do just about anything when it comes to homes. Whether you need help in your home or business, we're here to help.

Quality work for reasonable prices. We can do just about anything when it comes to homes. Whether you need help in your home or business, we're here to help.

WALLACE & HINZ MANUFACTURE

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WALLACE & HINZ MANUFACTURE

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Since 1977 Wallace and Hinz has specialized in building fine bars for private homes and award winning restaurants. We provide handcrafted wall paneling, custom fireplaces, home theaters, libraries and studies. Home Owners, Designers and Contractors enjoy working with the W&H team and return often.

Since 1977 Wallace and Hinz has specialized in building fine bars for private homes and award winning restaurants. We provide handcrafted wall paneling, custom fireplaces, home theaters, libraries and studies. Home Owners, Designers and Contractors enjoy working with the W&H team and return often.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that chimneys and their associated elements like fireplaces, vents, or stoves should be cleaned at least once a year before the start of seasonal use. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, a chimney should be cleaned when there is 1/8 inch of soot buildup. If there’s more than that, creosote—a flammable byproduct of burning wood—can form and increase the risk of a chimney fire.

The cost to replace a chimney is about $10,000 on average and can cost up to $15,000, depending on the size, accessibility, materials, and extent of the replacement. Sometimes tearing the chimney down to the roof line and rebuilding it is an option. But if the chimney's internal structure deteriorates badly enough, a complete demolition down to the fireplace or the foundation may be necessary.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

Chimney crowns are located above the final brick layer at the top of a chimney. It’s important to get regular chimney maintenance and inspection, because it is near impossible to spot chimney crown damage without getting on your roof.

If you have a gas fireplace, you should be able to see a vent exiting the fireplace directly to the outside of your home. You may also see gas lines leading to the fireplace. If the firebox in the fireplace is completely empty, it’s a wood-burning fireplace. There should be no burners or igniters in the fireplace.

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