Chimney Repairs In Bon Air, VA

Chimney Saver Solutions provides prompt chimney repair services in Bon Air, VA, and the greater Richmond, VA, area. Don’t put off chimney repairs when you need them.

Types of Chimney Repairs in Bon Air, VA

We offer our Bon Air, VA, customers a full range of licensed chimney repairs:

• Chimney cap and chase top repair and installation
• Chimney liner repair and relining
• Masonry repair – brick replacement and mortar tuckpointing
• Partial and complete chimney rebuilding
• Chimney crown repair, sealing and rebuilding
• Chimney flashing repair and replacement
• Damper repair and installation
• Leaky chimney repair and waterproofing
• Firebox repair and restoration
• Complete fireplace remodeling

We do chimney repair work that meets state and local code regulations. The technicians who work on your chimney are fully trained employees of Chimney Saver Solutions and drive clearly marked trucks with all the parts, components, equipment, and materials needed to fix your chimney correctly and safely.

What Can Damage a Chimney?

The parts and components of modern masonry chimneys can develop a variety of problems. Causes of chimney damage and malfunction we often see at homes in Chesterfield County, VA, include:

• High winds and hail during storms
• Season after season of intense weather temperatures
• Falling tree branches
• Chimney leaks that have progressed
• Acidic creosote in the flue and on certain chimney components
• Neglected maintenance
• Old age

In many cases, chimney damage begins in areas the average person can’t see and slowly progresses until the problem is dangerous and requires extensive – and expensive – chimney repairs.

That is why we recommend having your chimney inspected once a year, ideally when you have it swept. Our CSIA-certified inspectors can spot early signs of trouble so you can arrange for timely repairs.

Signs You Need Chimney Repair

Between inspections, watch for signs that point to a need for repair work. Here are five common signs:

1. Smoke backupsSmoke moving into your room could be caused by a flue obstruction, a faulty damper, or an incorrectly sized chimney.
2. Masonry cracks and crumblingCracked bricks and crumbling mortar between bricks can become a progressive problem that leads to widespread water leaks and structural damage to the chimney.
3. Horrible odorsStrong odors in the chimney likely come from a chimney leak, built-up creosote, or rotting debris.
4. White masonry stainsWhite staining is called “efflorescence” and happens when bricks absorb water and leach out naturally occurring salts.
5. Water where it shouldn’t beThis includes:
   • Water in the firebox
   • Excess flue moisture
   • Damp sections on walls and ceilings
   • Visible leaks in the attic

Chimney Inspections

We’ll never work on your chimney without first performing a thorough inspection. We’ll look at the problem you called us about, and we’ll also inspect other parts and areas of your chimney and fireplace system to see if any additional issues need to be addressed.

We’re a local Virginia chimney company with professional certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), and the Fireplace Investigation Research and Education Service (F.I.R.E.). We know how chimneys are built, how they’re supposed to work, and how to fix them.

Chimney Repairs Done Right

When it’s time to have your chimney repaired to make it safer and more functional, call Chimney Saver Solutions in Bon Air, VA. Reach a local chimney expert by phone or through our contact form.