Dubuque Fireplace & Patio provides expert chimney repair services in Cascade, IA, and neighboring communities. No matter how well-built a chimney is, eventually it will need some work to keep it running safely and efficiently.
Licensed Chimney Inspections
The first step in any chimney repair project is an inspection. We’ll look not only at the issue you called us about, but we’ll also inspect every readily accessible area of your chimney and fireplace system. If the damage to be addressed is complex, we can conduct more advanced inspections to understand the problem better.
Below are some of the chimney repair services our customers in Cascade, IA, call us for.
Chimney Liner Repair and Relining
Chimney liners are designed to contain combustion gases, heat, and flames. Today, all chimneys are required by law to be properly lined.
An inspection will tell us the condition of your chimney liner. We can often repair minor damage. When a liner is severely damaged, we’ll install a powerful new stainless-steel model.
Chimney Crown Repair and Rebuilding
A chimney crown covers the entire top of the chimney, except for the flue opening. Its job is to protect the bricks below it and to shield the interior parts of the chimney from rain, snow, and outside debris.
Crowns are prone to cracking, which eventually leads to deterioration. We patch and seal cracks to keep damaging water out. If the crown has already deteriorated, we can completely rebuild it with a proper slant and drip edge to shield the masonry from rain.
Chimney Component Repair and Installation
Every chimney and fireplace component is in place for a reason and needs to be in good repair. We fix and install:
- Chimney caps
- Chimney chase covers
- Chimney flashing
- Fireplace dampers
Masonry Repair
Our crew does a lot of masonry repair work in Cascade, IA, and throughout Dubuque County, IA, and Jones County, IA. Common causes of masonry damage include:
- Gale-force winds
- Pounding hailstorms
- Season after season of extreme weather temperatures
- Major house settling
- Poor-quality materials used to build the chimney
- Shoddy chimney construction workmanship
To address masonry damage, we replace cracked or spalling bricks and perform tuckpointing to refill decayed mortar joints. Our expert masons will restore reliability, strength, and a beautiful appearance to your chimney.
If your chimney structure has suffered irreparable damage, we can rebuild it partially or completely.
Troubleshooting Chimney Problems
In certain instances, it may be difficult for you to tell exactly what’s wrong with your chimney. Our team can troubleshoot any problem you’re having and figure it out quickly.
- Smoke backing up from the fireplace
- Fires that are hard to start and keep going
- Horrible chimney odors
- Noises or animals in the chimney
- Chimney leaks
- White stains on the masonry
- A chimney that appears to be leaning
Code-Compliant Chimney Repair in Cascade, IA
We do all chimney repair work to meet state and local code regulations that govern:
- Chimney construction practices
- Structural alterations and modifications
- Safety clearances
The codes are in place to ensure that chimneys operate at the highest levels of efficiency and reliability.
Call Your Local Iowa Chimney Repair Experts
If your chimney is giving you trouble, Dubuque Fireplace & Patio is ready to solve the problem. Reach a local chimney repair expert by phone or through our contact form.
