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Avatar for McBriens Fire & Flue
McBriens Fire & Flue
5.0(
82
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am too happy with the work I do MC briens Fire Flue my fireplace needed a fix and in reality they are experts in what they do 10/10 thanks to Omar for your incredible performance !!"
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Chimney Rebuild.
Service

+19

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Your Chimney Doctor
Your Chimney Doctor
5.0(
15
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Josh to completely transform our fireplace area and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial inspection to the final install, everything was explained clearly and handled professionally. The stonework and stove setup came out absolutely beautiful and completely changed the feel of the room. Josh was clean, punctual, and took real pride in his work. The before and after difference is night and day. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality chimney or stove work done right."
Chimney Doctor
Mailbox rebuild
Restack & Rebuild
Garage Rebuild
Full grind & repoint

+8

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
10
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had them do a cleaning and inspection of my chimney and they found damages to the brickwork and the top of the chimney. They installed a new cap and their cost was so reasonable. All their work is guaranteed as well, which is reassuring. They were clean, efficient and courteous. I would highly recommend Handy Andy and in fact they are doing an estimate for my neighbor to whom I recommended them to."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
720
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came and unblocked one chimney and replaced the cap that others looked at and just left. Installed a new cap on the chimney for my fireplace that I wasn't able to use for the last 4 years. Anthony is very knowledgeable and is awesome at his job!"
chimney liner
chimney cap
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Cleaning

+90

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Upfront Home Inspection, LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Upfront Home is the solution to all of your home inspection and maintenance needs. Including air duct and dryer vent cleaning. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call.

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
35
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers and office staff were easy to talk to, well informed, courteous , and efficient. They performed a thorough inspection. Recommended and installed a stainless liner and cap for the furnace flue and a new damper on the fireplace flue. Their price was better than previous quotes and even set up a partial payment plan. I am very pleased with the work they did."
COPPER CAP
CUSTOM CAP
CUSTOM CAP
OLD CHASE COVER
NEW CHASE COVER

+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Expert Builders Construction
4.9(
7
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Expert Builders Construction did an outstanding job on my roof and replaced two skylights at a very fair price. Their work was clean, efficient, and high quality. I’m extremely satisfied and highly recommend them for any project."
Before
Siding Installation
Siding Installation
After
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

The short answer is yes, as hearths need to extend a certain distance out from the fire. This is usually around at least a foot in front but is often more, closer to two feet even. There is another distance to consider, which is the distance beyond the opening of the fireplace. Each municipality will have different code requirements. 

You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.

You can research your fireplace insert or retrofit by checking out the EPA wood stove database. The database includes information, such as a model's emission rate, efficiency, and carbon dioxide output.

There are a handful of things you can look out for that indicate fireplace repair is necessary in your home:

  • See or smell smoke in your home during use.

  • You smell gas or unusual odors coming from your fireplace.

  • The fireplace is visibly damaged or crumbling.

  • The igniter won’t light.

  • You notice shaling (pieces of chimney lining) building up in your fireplace.

  • Any portion of the fireplace is rusted.

  • You notice efflorescence (white stains) on the brick.

If any of these signs emerge or you suspect that you have an issue, call in a fireplace repair professional immediately.

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.

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