Horizon Chimney is your locally and family owned one-stop shop for chimney maintenance and repair. When hiring a chimney sweep make sure they are certified with the National Chimney Sweep Guild, Certified and carry insurance. We at Horizon Chimney have been helping Needham MA homeowners with their chimneys for many years and are happy to help, please call and get a free estimate.
Some of the services we provide are listed below. If you don’t see a service you are looking for, just ask us! If it’s chimney-related, we can most likely help you. We provide the following chimney services to the Needham community:
Chimney Sweeping:
Removal of dangerous creosote, soot, and debris buildup inside your chimney. Sweeping the flue will also help us determine how well the structural integrity of the flue lining inside the chimney is. In addition to chimney sweeping, we also provide professional dryer vent cleaning to remove lint and debris buildup, improving airflow, reducing fire hazards, and enhancing the efficiency of your dryer.
Inspections:
We will determine if your current chimney system meets current NFPA 211 codes and safety standards. We can provide Level I, II and III chimney inspections. A level one inspection is performed when a chimney cleaning is done.
Chimney Caps:
Professional sales and installation of HY-C and Gelco chimney caps. Many standard sizes are available. Custom stainless and copper chimney caps can be special ordered.
Wood, Pellet, Gas, and Coal Stove Installation:
Professional installation of your new appliance. We follow all local and national codes and standards (NFPA211), We hold a Construction Supervisors License which is required by the state of Massachusetts to install solid fuel burning appliances. See our stove page for more information.
Video Scanning:
Closed circuit video inspections of the interior of your chimney and flues. Typically, a video scan is done during a level II chimney inspection or real estate inspection to determine if the chimney and flues are suitable for venting the appliance that is connected to them.
Smoke Chamber Repair & Parging in Needham, MA
Older homes may have corbeled brick smoke chambers, which feature sharp edges that trap creosote, increasing the risk of chimney fires. To improve safety and efficiency, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that smoke chambers be parged smooth. Smoke chamber parging is the process of applying a heat-resistant mortar to create a smooth surface, reducing creosote buildup, enhancing airflow, and improving fireplace performance.
Crown Repairs:
Over time, rain, snow, and ice can damage chimney crowns. Moisture causes the chimney crown to crack and deteriorate, allowing water to penetrate the inside of the chimney. We can repair and seal your chimney crown with Chimney Saver Crown Seal. If the damage to the crown is more extensive, we may determine that it needs the old crown removed and a new mortar crown rebuilt.
Waterproofing:
Protect the exterior bricks and mortar of your chimney with Chimney Saver water-repellent. Chimney Saver carries a 10-year warranty on its application.
Damper Replacement or Repair:
If your current damper is damaged or not sealing correctly, we can install an energy saving top sealing damper on top of your fireplace flue. These dampers will prevent cold downdrafts, in the colder months, from coming down the flue and prevent your air conditioning from escaping up the flue, in the warmer months, because of the gasket seal on the damper.
Emergency Appointments:
Heat shut off by your heating company? Has a raccoon decided to make your chimney it’s home? We provide same day appointments for an emergency service call.
Animal Removal Services in Eastern MA and RI
Do you hear birds chirping, scratching inside the fireplace or other noises coming from the chimney? Chances are you may have an animal or bird problem.
Raccoons and other animals such as squirrels, bats, and birds can take up residence in your chimney. Birds may build a nest in the spring. This may sound cute at first, but it’s actually a hazard. Bird and bat droppings inside the chimney can lead to histoplasmosis – a bird disease. While raccoons can carry fleas and the rabies disease, they also may end up perishing inside your chimney.
The best way to prevent unwanted guests is with a stainless steel or copper chimney cap for the top of your chimney. The cap not only keeps rain out but also has a built-in screen around it. This prevents any critters from making your chimney their home.
A bird or squirrel can build a nest in a chimney, sometimes big enough to block the proper venting of the system. If the nest is built into the furnace chimney, this could lead to Carbon monoxide poisoning. So, every chimney should have a chimney cap and every home should have a CO2 detector.
Chimney Relining and Liners – Needham
Horizon Chimney Services is proud to install Forever Flex® corrugated liners and Dura-Vent® FasNSeal smoothwall chimney liners. Forever Flex® liners carry a full lifetime warranty for oil, gas, wood, and pellet applications. Dura-Vent® FasNSeal liners carry a 15 year warranty for high efficient, condensing gas boiler and furnace applications. This means you will have peace of mind knowing you have the best quality liner system installed into your chimney.
Contact us today for a quote on relining your existing chimney for safe venting of your heating appliances. Forever Flex® and Dura-Vent® FasNSeal liners are non-porous, leak-proof and may be insulated – perfect for reducing and containing condensation. To combat corrosion, Dura-Vent® FasNSeal liners are made from alloys recommended in the Gas Research institute Study for use with modern heating equipment. No other liner on the market comes close to matching the superior quality and established long-term performance of these liners.