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Chimney Experts
4.9(
138
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair+12 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate87%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Safe of CT, LLC
4.9(
43
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Top Notch LI Construction
4.3(
216
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ALL THINGS CHIMNEY, LLC
5.0(
6
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used DJ and his team for 2 Chimney repairs 5 Chimney cleaning 2 New Chimney caps Chimney flashing repairs and 1 New Chimney. He is a very nice young man that really cares about doing a good job for his customers. His business is my go to solution for fireplace and chimney issues."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Roofing/Chimney
5.0(
10
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for choosing Custom Roofing/Chimney. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

roof
chimeny 2
chimney
chimney
fireplace

+10

Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Both wood stoves and fireplaces are effective at heating, but wood stoves are more efficient, meaning more of the fuel is converted to heat rather than lost. Wood stoves, depending on the capacity, can also heat larger spaces, while fireplaces are better for heating smaller areas, like an individual room.

Your state, city, or even homeowners insurance company may have requirements on how far the outdoor wood furnace should be from the house, so be sure to abide by those regulations. In general, you should install an outdoor wood furnace or boiler as few as 30 feet or as much as 500 feet from the house or any other building.

A chimney without a liner is not recommended. Chimney liners protect the surrounding structure from heat, reducing the risk of fire or structural damage. Just as important, liners prevent carbon monoxide and other toxic gases from leaking into your abode by guiding smoke and gases out more effectively. Remember, installing a liner ensures safety and extends the life of your chimney.

You should never block both the top and bottom of your chimney. Proper airflow is essential because the temperature inside the chimney will still fluctuate as your house warms and cools. Moisture can build up without ventilation, leading to dampness in your walls over time. Blocking the top prevents debris and animals from entering, but the chimney still needs air circulation to avoid condensation issues. Allowing the chimney to breathe maintains the health of your home and prevents long-term damage.

You should not use Windex or any other ammonia-based glass cleaners when cleaning the glass doors or glass front panel of a gas fireplace. Instead, remove the glass and lay it on a soft surface, like a drop cloth or towel. Then clean it using a specialty fireplace glass cleaner purchased at a hardware store or online. If the glass is relatively clean, you can get away with a vinegar and water solution, but tougher stains will require a specialized cleaner.

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