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Monarch Roofing LLC
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Monarch Roofing! Our tech Mathew was on time and very personable. He fixed the issues with our gas fireplace and went on our roof to check our chimney and recommended an additional service on our chimney. The prices were fair and the work was high quality."
Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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B&E Prime Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely AMAZING company, I highly recommend to anyone looking for work on their Fireplace, Wood Burning Stove, Chimney and the Cleaning service that’s goes along with it! B&E Prime Construction did our Chimney work and repair when we purchased our home along with installing our Wood Burning Stove! Flawless Work, Super Friendly, Professional and most importantly, HONEST! Great guys who know what they are doing! Both Bill & Edward are amazing people and I highly recommend them!"
Install new chimney chestcover
328 Elm Place
328 Elm Place
Wood-framed chimney chase
Wood-framed chimney chase

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adore Construction, LLC
4.9(
68
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hiring Adore construction was the best decision for repairing my chimneys. Jack was excellent, very professional, on time and very reasonably priced. Jack's price was $9,000 less than my previous estimate for my chimney company. I will be using Adore for everything related to my chimney and roof"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.

In many cases, homeowners insurance covers smoke damage remediation, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage and the specifics of your policy. Typically, damage from a house fire, wildfire, or even a fire in a neighboring home is covered. However, damage from cigarette smoke is generally not covered.

Before filing a claim, review your policy to understand what is covered, such as restoration costs, replacement of damaged items, and temporary relocation. It's crucial to document all damage thoroughly, including to furniture and personal belongings. Contact your insurance provider promptly to start the claim process and get an evaluation before hiring professionals. Your insurer may also provide a list of approved smoke remediation companies to streamline the process.

In most cases, yes, a fire-damaged house can be repaired. The only exception would be if a house fire leads to major structural damage. In that case, it might be faster and more affordable to knock down the house and start from scratch. In most cases, though, repairs are possible with help from a professional.

After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it’s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs—and this is all likely covered by insurance.

The timeline for smoke damage remediation can range from a single day to several months, depending on the extent of the damage, the size of the affected area, and the methods used. For minor damage, such as removing cigarette smoke odors from a single room, the process might take only one to two days and typically involves deep cleaning, painting, and sealing walls. Some methods, like ozone treatments, can take 24 to 48 hours, though multiple treatments may be necessary. More extensive smoke damage, such as from a house fire, can take three weeks or longer to clean and treat. If significant material restoration or replacement is needed, the timeline can extend to six to 12 months. A smoke damage restoration professional can provide a more accurate estimate for your specific situation.

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