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Chimney Experts
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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Emergency services 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 rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monarch Roofing LLC
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with every aspect of their services. They did a complete overhaul of our large stone fireplace. They also installed a custom chimney cap. The men were friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. Could not have asked for a better experience."
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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1 All Home Repairs, LLC
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our home repairs and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

Slate Roof Repair
New Gutters and Covers
New skylight
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A1 Experts Construction, LLC
4.4(
191
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived at my house at the time they said they would. Got the job done quickly and did not try to sell me on other items. Would use them again for future fireplace needs as needed."
 pipe
 flat roof replacement
 walkway1 before work
 chimney 1
 Roof replacement 1

+156

Response time9 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Fireplace Cleaners questions, answered by experts

A hearth often looks like a tile or brick floor that juts out from and surrounds your fireplace. A hearth can be made of stone, brick, ceramic, or any other fireproof material. Brick offers a classic and traditional vibe, whereas a hearth made of marble or ceramic may lean more toward modern aesthetics. The most common depth of a hearth is 20 inches.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

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.

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