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Keeping your chimney clean and well maintained is important for both your property value and for the health and safety of the people who live in your home.
An annual chimney inspection is a modest investment that can help prevent chimney fires and reduce the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Whether you need extensive repair work to your existing fireplace or need to replace it with a new one. We offer a complete range of restoration and installation services.
Having a chimney and fireplace is great, but how can you tell if the system is as clean and safe as you need it to be? Simply shining a flashlight up into your chimney won’t tell you much, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for – but we can help. The team here at Hale’s Chimney & Fireplace Solutions specializes in chimney inspections and has the equipment, experience, and knowledge to thoroughly evaluate your chimney and fireplace from top to bottom. We perform all three levels of inspections, as defined and detailed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and can give you the peace of mind you need the next time you go to enjoy a fire in your fireplace. So, what are the three levels of inspections and which circumstances call for which levels? We’re glad you asked!
Have you kept up with annual chimney inspections and maintenance? Does your chimney and fireplace seem to be in great working order? Have you enjoyed another year of use with no changes to your system, appliance, or usage? Then there’s a good chance all you really need is a level I inspection. This is our most routine and basic inspection and we include it with all of our chimney cleanings and sweepings. During a level I, our trained techs look at the readily accessible portions of the chimney and appliance, and verify that the flue is free of blockages and major buildup.
Are you upgrading to a new fireplace, stove, insert, or gas log set? Does your fireplace or stove seem to be operating a little differently or less efficiently than it did in the past? Did you just buy a new home? Did you have a run-in with a chimney fire or some severe weather that you think may have damaged your chimney? Are you relining your flue? If you answered YES to any of these questions, a level II inspection is probably best for you this year. During a level II inspection, we check all readily accessible portions of the chimney and appliance, but we also use Chim-Scan video technology to get a good look at the inside of the flue. If it’s possible to access the attic, basement, or crawlspaces that surround your chimney system, we’ll inspect those areas as well. Not only will we search for flue blockages and buildup, but we’ll also check to make sure the flue is the right size and material for the appliance you have or are considering upgrading to. And if we find any damage, excessive buildup, or trouble spots, we’ll provide you with photos and a detailed analysis of our findings, including our suggestions for moving forward.
If you have a problem with your chimney and attached appliance that we just can’t seem to get to the bottom of without removing parts of your home’s structure — like your siding, walls, or other areas surrounding the chimney — then a level III inspection may be necessary. This inspection can require some demolition, which is why we really only perform level III inspections as a final resort, after much discussion with the homeowner. Don’t worry – we won’t do anything without discussing it with you first!
No matter how your appliance and chimney are performing, schedule your chimney inspection each and every year — the NFPA recommends it and it can help ensure you’re getting the most out of your chimney and fireplace. Let our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified sweeps tackle your annual chimney inspection this year, call 615-455-5990 or head to our online appointment request page! With our 20+ years of experience serving the greater Nashville, TN area and our commitment to customer satisfaction, you’re guaranteed to be glad you called!
Our experienced techs are qualified to perform all kinds of chimney repairs, so you know you’re in good hands. Find out more about all the chimney services we offer.
Chimneys are more than just a ventilation system for your fireplace. They are also tied to your furnace. That’s why chimney maintenance is important, not just to keep your home heating system running smoothly but also for your safety. From soot to creosote build up, a dirty chimney, stove, furnace or boiler can cause fires, which may lead to devastating structural damage or worse! Old chimney liners can also cause carbon monoxide buildup that can cause illness or even death. Our Certified Chimney Sweepers can keep your home safe, clean and healthy with a range of services. Your chimney is also connected to your furnace, so by not maintaining your chimney you can also damage your furnace. Call us today for more information!
Your chimney couldn’t do its job and make it possible for you to enjoy a fire in your home if it didn’t have a chimney liner. Typically made of metal or clay tiles, the chimney liner provides a smooth, smoke-tight surface for smoke, heat, vapor, carbon monoxide, and other byproducts made by the fire. This surface encourages byproducts to move up and out of the chimney, so they don’t enter your home’s air supply or access framing and other nearby combustibles. But that’s not all the chimney liner does.
The chimney liner also safeguards the masonry of your chimney, keeping it protected against these corrosive byproducts and extreme temperatures, and provides proper draw and draft for an efficient, enjoyable fire. Without it, you’d have smoke pouring into your home or difficulty keeping your fire lit. Sounds like the chimney liner is pretty important, doesn’t it? But do you ever need to reline your chimney?
Yes, there are a few different times when you may need to reline your chimney:
A hole-riddled, cracked chimney liner is a major threat to the safety and efficiency of your system. Why? These holes and cracks can allow those byproducts (like carbon monoxide) we discussed earlier to enter your home. Heat can also penetrate these areas and ignite a fire in the walls surrounding your chimney. Plus, without a smooth, smoke-tight surface, you can expect efficiency problems, which can detract from the enjoyment and warmth the fire provides.
Wood, gas, and corn/pellets produce different byproducts, and not every chimney liner material is capable of standing up to each. That’s why, when having a new appliance installed, you’ll need to make sure the chimney liner is approved for venting the new type of appliance. Additionally, the chimney liner needs to be the proper size for efficiently venting the new appliance.
Chimney fires and lightning strikes can cause extensive damage to the chimney liner and make it ineffective at safely venting the attached appliance.
Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly – in the past, chimneys were oftentimes made without chimney liners. The National Bureau of Standards (NBS) ruled this as “little less than criminal” after extensive testing revealed the danger of building a chimney without a liner.
If you need to have your chimney relined, Hale’s Chimney & Fireplace Solutions can help. We install stainless steel liners, which are approved for use with all fuel types and carry a lifetime warranty when professionally maintained. Unlike other materials, stainless steel can be used to line your chimney, regardless of whether you have a wood-burning, gas-burning, or pellet/corn-burning appliance. And as long as you keep up with annual inspections and professional maintenance, you should never need to replace your stainless steel liner.
If you’d like to schedule a chimney reline or have one of our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified techs inspect your chimney liner and let you know whether or not you need to consider a reline, give us a call at 615-455-5990 or fill out our online appointment request form. We’re here to help!
A lock-top damper is a great way to control air flow in your chimney while keeping out unwanted water, animals and debris. Ask us for more information about this chimney repair service.
Chimneys are more than just a ventilation system for your fireplace. They are also tied to your furnace. That’s why chimney maintenance is important, not just to keep your home heating system running smoothly but also for your safety. From soot to creosote build up, a dirty chimney, stove, furnace or boiler can cause fires, which may lead to devastating structural damage or worse! Old chimney liners can also cause carbon monoxide buildup that can cause illness or even death. Our Certified Chimney Sweepers can keep your home safe, clean and healthy with a range of services. Your chimney is also connected to your furnace, so by not maintaining your chimney you can also damage your furnace. Call us today for more information!
When something isn’t right with your chimney, it can be difficult to know where to look or what to fix — but we’re here to help. Hale’s Chimney & Fireplace Solutions is a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)- and National Fireplace Institute (NFI)-certified team with decades of experience repairing and restoring the chimneys of Nashville and the neighboring communities. When it comes to chimneys, there’s really no area or component we don’t know intimately — so no matter where your chimney repair is needed, you can count on us to do the job right. Our chimney repair specialties include each of these:
The liner of your chimney takes the smoke and byproducts of the fire and escorts them up and out of your home. But when the liner cracks, holes appear, or the flue liner is improperly sized or installed, all sorts of safety and efficiency problems can arise. Do you have a poorly performing fireplace, stove, or insert? Is smoke pouring back into your home when your appliance is in use? There’s a good chance your chimney liner is to blame. Learn more about chimney relining and how we can help here.
Are you tired of losing your conditioned air through your chimney, even when your damper is closed? Can you feel the winter air as soon as you get near your fireplace? Most people don’t realize it, but traditional throat dampers are metal-on-metal seals — not exactly airtight. That’s why homeowners with throat dampers often experience gusts of cold air, conditioned air loss, and higher utilities. Sound familiar? Consider investing in a lock-top damper. These dampers provide an airtight seal at the very top of the flue, keeping moisture, animals, and cold air out, while saving you money by keeping conditioned air in. Find out more here.
When your masonry fireplace or chimney starts cracking, crumbling, or otherwise looking worse for the wear, your home can lose curb appeal, the strength and durability of your chimney and hearth can be compromised, and you can lose some of the enjoyment you have when you’re relaxing in front of your fireplace — but we can help. We specialize in masonry repairs and tuckpointing and can restore the safety, beauty, and longevity of your hearth and chimney. We guarantee beautiful work and even offer masonry water-repellent services to keep it beautiful and protected! Find out more about our masonry repair services here.
Realizing you have a chimney leak is never a good feeling, but Hale’s Chimney & Fireplace Solutions is here to put your mind at ease. We specialize in leak repair and resolution and will work to quickly pinpoint the problem area and make the needed repairs. Whether the leak starts with the chase cover, the crown, the chimney cap, or the masonry, we’ll take care of it. Find out more here.
If you need to have your chimney relined, Hale’s Chimney & Fireplace Solutions can help. We install stainless steel liners, which are approved for use with all fuel types and carry a lifetime warranty when professionally maintained. Unlike other materials, stainless steel can be used to line your chimney, regardless of whether you have a wood-burning, gas-burning, or pellet/corn-burning appliance. And as long as you keep up with annual inspections and professional maintenance, you should never need to replace your stainless steel liner.
If you’d like to schedule a chimney reline or have one of our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified techs inspect your chimney liner and let you know whether or not you need to consider a reline, give us a call at 615-455-5990 or fill out our online appointment request form. We’re here to help!
A lock-top damper is a great way to control air flow in your chimney while keeping out unwanted water, animals and debris. Ask us for more information about this chimney repair service.
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