Dependable Chimney Services Proudly Serving Asbury, Iowa

If you live in the Asbury, Iowa area, then you know the biting cold that comes at the end of fall. Numbing winds chill people to the marrow, but there is a refuge from the harsh winter temperatures. A warm, inviting hearth thaws the effects of chilly temps. Fireplaces are the lifeblood of Iowans during the long gray months. It behooves homeowners with fireplaces to ensure the oasis from the cold stays in good working order. How is that achieved? By making sure your chimney is free of any encumberments that would hinder a hot, roaring fire. No one is better at keeping your chimney in shape than Dubuque Fireplace and Patio. We are certified by the National Fireplace Institute and have been trusted by Iowans to care for their hearth and chimney for years.

Chimney Sweeping, Cleaning, and Maintenance in Asbury, Iowa

It is vital to the longevity and robust function of your chimney that it be cleaned and maintained at least once a year. If you use your chimney more than the average homeowner, it should be cleaned accordingly.

Keeping your chimney cleaned will remove a tacky, flammable substance known as creosote. If you let creosote coat the inside of your chimney, then there is a possibility of a chimney fire that could lead to a house fire. A coating of creosote can also impede a fire from starting by interfering with your chimney’s draft. Our chimney sweeps have the training and specialized equipment to remove creosote from your chimney so you and your family can enjoy your fireplace safely.

Detailed Chimney Inspections in Asbury, IA

To find out if your chimney has any issues, it needs to be inspected. We use a three-tiered inspection to assess your chimney and its components for damage or flaws, such as perforated chimney liners or rusted parts. As part of the process, a video inspection of the interior of your chimney is conducted to ensure we have covered all possible issues.

Trusted Chimney Repair

Once the chimney in your Asbury, IA home has been inspected for defects or damage, our knowledgeable and experienced chimney sweeps will start the required repairs. We know your house is as important to you as ours is to us, so we will treat it with the utmost respect. Here are some of the types of repairs we perform:

Chimney Crown repair
Chimney rebuilding
Flue cap, chimney cap, or chase cover replacement or repair.

Chimney Liner Replacement

Your chimney is more than bricks and mortar; it has an interior liner. The liners protect the chimney from extreme temperatures, preventing brick and mortar from deteriorating. Your chimney liner is too important to ignore; without it, the heat from your chimney can ignite the attic, ceiling, or roof. If you have a bad chimney liner, we can replace it with either a stainless-steel liner or pour a liner in.

Tuckpointing
Waterproofing
Masonry brick and stone repair

You are not the only one who enjoys a warm fireplace in the winter; the wildlife in your neighborhood will make a cozy nest in your chimney to capture that warmth. Nests and blockages from leaves and debris can prevent your chimney from drawing properly, allowing toxic gases to flow back inside. You can see why having your chimney cleaned is an important part of your home’s maintenance.

Asbury, Iowa Chimney Leaks

When water finds its way inside a chimney, it won’t be long before a number of serious problems take place. In Iowa, temperatures can fluctuate greatly in a day, leading to the expansion and contraction of brick and eventually causing cracks and broken bricks that can cause your chimney to fall. We will repair leaks in your chimney before they turn catastrophic.

Additional Chimney Issues

As an experienced chimney sweep service, we commonly deal with the following issues:

Chimneys with strong odors
Crumbling or collapsed chimneys
Chimney blockages from debris and wildlife
White stains on the chimney

We can rectify these kinds of problems, and more.