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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+5 more

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"Al was fantastic! He clearly explained that my fireplace was shutting off as a safety feature due to low oxygen levels. He also reassembled the logs in the firebox and showed me the proper way to start and stop the fireplace. Highly recommend his service!"
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Top Notch LI Construction
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had 2 fireplace flues sweeped and a flue insert installed on my furnace chimney. Great service. Thank you Mike and Scott."
Response time1 day
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Top Tier Chimney, LLC
4.9(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Top Tier Chimney, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Roofline Rebuild
Roofline Rebuild
Original Chimney Structure
Patio
Patio

+4

Response time5 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Leonard's Masonry. Leonard was prompt, courteous, and put in a fantastic walkway with brick and bluestone porch steps. I explained what I wanted and Leonard made it happen!"
Paver patio
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most cases, you can remove a fireplace while keeping the chimney. This process requires sealing the chimney at the bottom where it connected to the fireplace and capping it at the top. It is essential to consult a chimney professional or inspection specialist beforehand. They will need to determine if the chimney's structural integrity is sufficient to remain safely in place without the support of the fireplace.

You don’t necessarily need a chimney for a pellet stove. However, all pellet stoves need some type of venting system to get rid of gasses and other potentially harmful byproducts of combustion. If you don’t have a chimney, an alternative option is to vent your pellet stove through an exterior wall of your home.

The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you’ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.

The average life span of a thermoelectric fan operating seasonally is two to three years. However, the life span of a wood stove fan depends on its quality, usage, and maintenance. Regular cleaning of the blades and ensuring the fan operates within its recommended temperature range can help prolong its life span.

Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.

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