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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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

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. 

The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3 each.

There are several ways to determine if your chimney or fireplace damper is open or closed. A simple method is to check for airflow by placing your hand near the fireplace opening; if you feel a draft or hear wind whistling, the damper is open. An open damper might also make the room feel cooler, similar to the outdoor temperature, or cause your HVAC system to work harder than usual. For a more definitive test, you can try a visual inspection, although it may be difficult to see. Alternatively, you can light a small piece of paper and observe the smoke; if it is drawn up the chimney, the damper is open. Always use the damper handle to adjust its position.

Installing a fireplace insert can get you more heat without replacing the whole fireplace and chimney. Other benefits include their convenience (you can turn them on and off with a simple flip of a switch), safety (most models have built-in sensors that will turn off the fireplace if they detect carbon monoxide), a modern aesthetic, and superior energy efficiency.

While a hot fire can help heat up and loosen tar within your chimney, making it a recommended step before using a creosote log, it will not burn off significant existing buildup on its own. Attempting to remove built-up creosote with a hot fire is dangerous and can cause a chimney fire. For safe and effective removal of caked-on creosote, the best approach is to hire a professional chimney sweep.

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