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Avatar for Essential Maintenance LLC
Essential Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan cleaned my wood burning furnace, oil burner chimney and wood burning fireplace chimney. He was professional easy to work with and was very pleased with his work."
Chimney relining
Chimney relining
Chimney relining
Chimney relining
Chimney relining

+1

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Jersey Pro Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to re-face fieldstone fireplace facade in living room. It was completely resurfaced with stacked stone in three days. Beautiful custom work. Highly recommend you choose them for any stone or stucco work."
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Our Work
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Our Work

+97

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.2(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shamrock was fantastic to work with! The crew showed up right on time, were super friendly, and did a great job cleaning and checking my chimney. They explained what they were doing in simple terms and made the whole process stress-free. I’ll definitely be calling them again and recommending them to friends and family."
Shamrock chimney
Stainless steel chimney liner
Broken Chimney crown
Crown and caps
Stainless steel cap

+60

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
568 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ADV NY, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tommy and Marcus came to my home for a cleaning and inspection . They were knowledgeable , honest and made sure to leave the space they worked in the same condition it was in when they arrived . 10/10 would recommend adv to anyone in need of chimney / fireplace work in the future ."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire Guard, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You should have your chimney swept every 12 months before heavy usage in the fall and winter. It is critical to have the creosote and debris removed. At Fire guard your safety is like the safety of our own family, and will not finish until the job is done 100%! We look forward to hearing and speaking with you. Make Fire Guard your first call. Thank you!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chimneys R Us, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Replacing older chimneys or fireplaces, like wood-burning stoves, with something more eco-friendly can actually increase the value of your home. Some homeowners opt to remove chimneys as they pursue LEED certification, which may also increase the value of your home. But in general, many potential buyers actually look for operational fireplaces in homes, so removing a chimney and fireplace could decrease your home’s value by up to $5,000.

While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or “green wood,” should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it’s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.

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.

Pellet stoves are much more energy efficient than traditional fireplaces, and the pellets they burn create fewer emissions, leaving indoor and outdoor air cleaner. Plus, the biomass pellets are made from recycled materials, making them even more eco-friendly. You can also adjust the temperature of a pellet stove and go about most of your day without needing to tend to it.

A quality pellet stove that receives proper maintenance can last between 15 and 20 years, while most will last at least 10 years. The exact lifespan depends on factors like frequency of use and how well the stove is cared for. Proper maintenance—such as periodically cleaning the vents, vacuuming the ash pan, and refreshing the pellets as needed—can significantly extend its life, making it a worthwhile long-term investment.

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