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Avatar for Art Karos, LLC - DBA Art's Chimney & Stonework
Art Karos, LLC - DBA Art's Chimney & Stonework
4.9(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although our job was very small and would not be easy for Art to accommodate, he promptly fit us into his very booked schedule and did the repair work for a reasonable price. The young man he sent to do the work, Kyle, was friendly and helpful and actually cleaned up some other problems with our chimney. I'd hire these guys again in a heartbeat."
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Janesville Chimney and Fireplace
5.0(
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - RepairPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Install+6 more

Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Janesville Chimney and Fireplace to clean and inspect our chimney. He showed upon time and did a very good job. Very nice young man and we were charged a fair price. We feel safer now knowing the chimney has been cleaned and inspected. Thank you Janesville Chimney and Fireplace."
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

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.

A fireplace that doesn’t require a chimney is simply called a chimneyless fireplace. Don’t confuse these with ventless fireplaces, however. There are some fireplaces that require ventilation via a system of pipes, not a chimney. More specifically, the fireplace in question will likely be called by its name, such as electric, ethanol, or balanced flue.

Some of the most common chimney problems include:

  • Creosote buildup

  • Chimney blockage

  • Deteriorating brickwork or stonework

  • Cracked chimney top

  • Damaged flashing

  • Flue liner damage or deterioration

  • Damaged chimney cap

If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection. 

Yes, masonry fireplaces require an adequately constructed chimney to vent smoke and gases.

No, not all chimneys need a damper. However, most chimneys do, especially in newer homes. Most gas-burning fireplaces cannot function safely without a damper. Only some older wood-burning fireplaces can function safely without one. A chimney without a damper is essentially just an open hole in the roof of your home.

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