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Avatar for Midwest Chimney & Roof Inspection
Midwest Chimney & Roof Inspection
4.2(
12
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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 Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Very fast inspection. I wish they were able to recommend someone in the same line of work to do repairs. I did ask before the arrival if they knew anything about inserts but we didn?t get that far because the chimney needs repairs. I will recommend this company if you need a quick assessment. That?s as far as we got."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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WLP Masonry & Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"WLP Masonry repaired my chimney in less than one day, with courtesy and professionalism, for an excellent price. Communication was timely and polite throughout the scheduling process. Everything was done with absolute professionalism and the work was cleaned away in no time. I was very pleased with this company from start to finish and would absolutely contact them again for future repairs."
Block Foundation
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Ada Stone Garage
Robinson Brick and Stone
Ada Stone Gable

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
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Stacy Smith
New to Angi
Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

I am meticulous. \nI work hard and go above and beyond for my customers, regardless of the job.\nI am a Mom of teenagers, which has given me quite the extensive skill set! \nI have experience in home cleaning, hotel cleaning and commercial cleaning. \nI also have done move-out cleaning as well.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Sap, despite its stickiness, is primarily made of water and is responsible for wood being “green” when it’s first cut. Green wood doesn’t burn very easily and will snap and crackle a lot, not ideal for a fire pit or fireplace. That’s why it’s best to let fresh, sap-filled wood season or dry out for at least a season before you start burning.

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.

In general, it will take about 90 minutes to burn the creosote sweeping log by itself, allowing it to work its magic. This may be longer or shorter depending on the conditions of your chimney.

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.

You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.

Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The cost to seal and cap a chimney is around $500 to $650—significantly less than the average chimney removal cost.

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