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Chimney Experts
4.9(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties 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
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Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate87%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Chimney Bros LLC
4.7(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The two gentlemen were professional and explained everything to me step by step. They even trimmed branches from a tree that was getting too close to the chimney!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Certified Chimney Service, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Certified Chimney of Holtsville. A lightning strike caused damage to my chimney. I needed a new liner as well as a new cement crown and other work done to bring my chimney back up to snuff. The owner, Charles and his two associates (Christian and Christopher) did an outstanding job. They are extremely professional, neat and friendly. They completed the job quickly and the most important thing is that I was given a very decent price. If you need chimney work done, donâ t hesitate to call them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North American Chimney & Gutter Corp.
4.3(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you North American Chimney & Gutter Corp team for coming out to check and clean my chimney. We use our fireplace pretty regularly so I knew we needed to get someone out here soon to clean it out. It was very easy to schedule (and re-schedule) my appointment thanks to Amy. Marco and Micheal showed up early and was in and out very quickly. They left my fireplace in awesome condition and assured me that it was safe to use. These guys are the best punctual, and no pressure re: additional services. I would highly recommend!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chimney Safe of CT, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saul is a consummate professional, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and hardworking. He thoroughly inspected my fireplace, the crawlspace where my boiler/furnace are, and the chimney from the roof. In explaining the job to me, he also provided some tips for a more efficient use of my fireplace. He gave me an extremely good quote on a substantial chimney rebuild, and came to do the work the next day. Over two days, Saul worked tirelessly to rebuild the chimney, and left the area immaculate afterwards. He is coming back in a few days to install a new cap and to clean my fireplace and and oil flue as part of the job. I had two roofing companies out to my house the next day and both raved about how good my chimney looked. I recommend Chimney Safe 100% and look forward to working with them again should the need arise."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Provisional Maintenance
4.9(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Nick was exceptional! Courteous, prompt, professional, and very helpful. Fully explained everything and the price was super reasonable. I will absolutely keep him in my address book and recommend him to anyone looking for help in the fireplace arena. He is a definite keeper!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ben's Masonry LLC
4.6(
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ben and his team get a solid 5 stars. They just completed a 17x20 Bluestone terrace, extended the coping around my pool with bluestone and built a beautiful custom fireplace. Very professional, great craftsmanship and reasolonable price. I interviewed three masons for the job and I am sure I picked the right one. Very pleased!"
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Pati, Fire Pit and Grill
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Pati, Fire Pit and Grill

+16

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

The answer can vary widely based on a home's age and design. As with any type of remodeling project, assume that every structure is load-bearing until confirming otherwise with a structural engineer. Almost all modern homes have chimneys that are fully independent from the rest of the home's framing. As a result, they don't bear any load beyond their own weight. However, many historic homes built prior to the 1900s contain load-bearing chimneys that tie into the surrounding roof and floor joists. If possible, use a home's blueprints or look for chimney connections that indicate load-bearing qualities to get your answer.

Once your ashes have fully cooled, you can place them in a heavy-duty trash bag and put them into the bin with your normal trash. If you have wood ash, you can add the ash to your composting pile or sprinkle it over your grass or plants directly for added nutrients.

Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you’re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don’t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation—you’ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it’s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.

Yes, you can close off a fireplace both temporarily and permanently with extremely wide price ranges. Temporary solutions involve fireplace plugs that can be inflated to block air and deflated to open the fireplace, covers, and boards. Permanent methods of shutting off fireplaces usually involve bricking up the fireplace or covering it with drywall. No matter the method, it’s probably best to hire a professional.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective alternative to a traditional chimney, consider having a dummy chimney installed. Dummy chimneys can either be aesthetic-only or fully functional and can be installed on both new and older homes. Whether installed to match your neighborhood’s aesthetic or to vent your chimney, dummy chimneys are made out of a Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) core, then covered with brick or stone slips to look like a traditional chimney.

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