Chimney Repair Jobs for Spring & Summer

After a long winter, it’s time to get active and start getting things done. One very important task having your chimney checked out. Spring and summer are ideal seasons for chimney repairs and other service work in the Indianapolis region. Chimney Solutions of Indianapolis would like to outline some of the important work that’s often required after winter is finally over.

Chimney Inspection

Virtually every fire safety and hearth organization in the U.S. recommends having your chimney professionally inspected once a year. A licensed chimney inspector will evaluate all visible and readily accessible areas of your chimney and be able to spot initial signs of damage and malfunction. Fixing these problems early will save you money and keep your chimney safe and efficient.

Chimney Sweeping

Homeowners who use wood fireplaces should have their chimneys swept by a certified chimney sweep on an annual basis. Chimney sweeps use specialized brushes, whips, rods, solvents and commercial vacuums to rid your chimney of:

Creosote: This highly flammable substance causes most of the chimney fires in the Indianapolis area each year.

Debris: Leaves, twigs, small animal nests and other debris can block the draft and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your home.

Chimney Repairs

Winter can wreak havoc with chimneys and their components. Common spring and summer chimney repairs include:

• Chimney cap repair or replacement
• Chimney crown repair or rebuilding
• Chimney masonry work, including brick replacement and tuckpointing
• Chimney flashing repair or installation
• Chimney waterproofing
• Chimney liner repair or relining
• Chimney leak resolution (leaks can exist in many areas of your chimney structure)

In serious emergencies, these and other repair services can be done at any time of year. But ideally, the spring and summer are the best times to schedule chimney repair work. Here’s why.

Four reasons to have chimney work done in Summer

Crews are more available:

If you wait until the fall to schedule chimney service, you might find that it’s difficult to arrange the visit at a time that’s convenient for you. Chimney crews get very busy as winter approaches.

Certain repairs should be done in warmer weather:

If extensive masonry repairs or chimney rebuilding are required, mortar compounds set better when the weather isn’t ice cold.

Stop the progress of problems:

It’s best to fix chimney problems early instead of waiting through the spring, summer and early fall. Leaks and other types of damage will almost always worsen if neglected.

Enough time for extensive projects:

If your chimney ends up needing a lot of time-consuming repair or rebuilding work, it’s ideal to schedule it soon after the winter season. This way, there will be plenty of time to get everything done and ensure that the chimney and fireplace system is ready to roll when winter comes around.

Call your Indianapolis chimney experts today

If you’re having any kind of trouble with your chimney, our experienced technicians are ready to help. We provide chimney inspections, chimney sweeping and all types of chimney repair services, from component replacement to full-scale rebuilding.

Speak with a chimney expert today at (317) 757-6979 or reach out through our contact form.