Living in vibrant Carytown, a bohemian district surrounding West Cary Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Color and activity are all around as you shop, dine, take in the nightlife, see a movie at the Byrd Theater and enjoy some of the best lifestyle amenities the Richmond area has to offer.
Visitors come and go, but those who live in Carytown must take a little time to be conscious of the upkeep of their homes. A critical part of that upkeep is professional chimney and fireplace services performed by Richmond’s trusted experts, Chimney Saver Solutions.
When it’s time for chimney repair, chimney cleaning and money-saving chimney inspections, we’re ready to go to work for you. We’ll also help you find the perfect new fireplace, heating stove or fireplace insert and install it safely and correctly.
Carytown Chimney Cleaning
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, then you know the issues with creosote. This flammable substance builds up every time you use your fireplace and must be cleaned out regularly to prevent damaging chimney fires.
Our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps have the industry-grade equipment and hands-on skill to safely remove creosote from your chimney flue and restore it to safety. We clean chimneys throughout Richmond’s Carytown District year-round.
We also remove leaves, twigs, small-animal nests and other drafting obstructions from your flue. These obstructions can cause smoke to back up into your home and carry with it deadly carbon monoxide.
Chimney Repairs, Masonry Work & Chimney Rebuilding
Many things can cause the bricks and mortar of a chimney to become unsound. Cracks in the mortar, loose bricks, a shifting chimney structure – all these can lead to serious damage and water leaks.
The components of your chimney also are important in keeping it running safely and efficiently. Timely repairs and component replacement are necessary for a healthy chimney.
Our chimney repair services include:
- Chimney masonry repair and tuckpointing
- Chimney waterproofing
- Chimney liner repair/replacement
- Chimney crown rebuilding/waterproofing
- Outside-mount chimney cap installation
- Chimney chase top repair/replacement
- Roof flashing repair/installation
- Fireplace damper repair/installation
- Smoke chamber parging
- Smoke shelf repair
- and more.
CSIA-Certified Chimney Inspections
Annual chimney inspections at your Carytown neighborhood home can keep your chimney and fireplace in top shape and save you big money on extensive repair work down the line.
Our chimney inspectors hold certifications through the Chimney Safety Institute of America and are able to spot very early signs of damage or issues that could lead to significant problems. We perform all three recognized levels of chimney inspection.
Level 1: Basic inspection covering all visible areas of the chimney and its components.
Level 2: Performed when the home is being sold; after a chimney fire has happened; or when the system is being altered such as when adding a fireplace insert to a masonry fireplace. This inspection includes the use of video cameras to see down into the flue.
Level 3: Level 3 chimney inspections are necessary when a previous inspection uncovers serious damage or when serious damage is suspected. It often involves removing parts of the chimney and adjacent building materials of the home.
Fireplace, Stove & Insert Installation in Carytown Richmond VA
If it’s time to bring a new fireplace, stove or fireplace insert to your Carytown home, let us help you select the perfect model that will meet your heating needs, square footage and decorative tastes.
We’ll then install your appliance in strict accord with manufacturer guidelines and in compliance with any local zoning or fire-safety regulations. We install appliances throughout the greater Richmond VA area all year long and guarantee your installation will be done right the first time.
For all your fireplace and chimney needs, call the trusted experts – Chimney Saver Solutions – at (804) 440-5000.
