| There are many reasons why you might believe | | | | technicians might try to do a complete rebuild on |
| that you have the need for a fireplace repair or | | | | your fireplace stack. Often this is unnecessary. |
| replacement. Since this can be rather hazardous | | | | Most of the repairs can be completed on the |
| to your home if left in disrepair, it is in your best | | | | existing structure. |
| interest to fix the problem as soon as you notice | | | | Water leaks and masonry issues are the two you |
| it. In many cases, you will notice an issue by the | | | | really need to stay on top of to assure the |
| way the chimney vents (or doesn't) or with | | | | safety of your home. In either of these cases it |
| water seepage from a leak in the masonry work. | | | | is best to get the repair done as soon as you can. |
| In both cases, the issue has been going on long | | | | In the case of water leakage, the more it rains |
| enough that it is revealing symptoms. You need | | | | the greater the potential for other issues within |
| to get it fixed. There are many ways to fix it and | | | | your home as it water slowly can make its way |
| many professionals that will know exactly what to | | | | into your rafters and dry board. The last thing |
| do. | | | | you want to have in your home is either dry rot |
| Issues with chimney caps and flues are easily | | | | or even worse, mold issues because of the water |
| repaired. Drafting issues can be corrected as can | | | | leaks. |
| masonry work. In some cases you will need a | | | | In addition to the multiple estimates that you get, |
| rebuild. Additionally water leaks can be corrected | | | | find out what the warranty process is, how long |
| and dampers can be replaced and repaired. The | | | | the work is guaranteed for, how long the |
| more complex the issue, the more intense the | | | | company has been in business and whether or |
| repair and of course, the higher the cost. But the | | | | not they have any formal complaints with the |
| cost of not repairing your issues is far greater. | | | | Better Business Bureau or the local chamber of |
| With this in mind, it is in your best interest to | | | | commerce. All of this due diligence will serve you |
| search for multiple masonry/fireplace repair | | | | well when you get your fireplace chimney |
| technicians and get quotes from all of them | | | | repaired. |
| regarding price and extent of work effort. Some | | | | |