The family chimney company for River Run

Orange streaks down a chimney are a small sign with a clear cause, and our locally owned team in River Run tracks them back to the metal part responsible. Streaks usually start at a cap, a chase cover, flashing or the fasteners holding them. The American Galvanizers Association explains that galvanized steel lasts according to the corrosiveness of its surroundings, so a coating that holds up in one setting may fail sooner in another.

The same association notes that galvanized steel touching copper or some stainless parts can corrode faster. Stainless steel comes in grades, and the stainless industry's guidance on exterior use matches the grade to the exposure. We look at the metal, the fasteners and how water drains off each part, then recommend a replacement that suits your chimney.

Metal replacement parts, and every other service we quote, come with 10% off when approved in the 72 hours that start at your free inspection. Rust on a chase cover often means water is pooling on it, and the framing beneath may need a look. Rust on a damper points to water getting into the flue from above.

A cover or cap that has rusted through should be replaced, and the estimate explains why patching or painting it would not last. Tell us where the streaks start and whether they have grown. Stains on stucco or stone can often be cleaned once the source is fixed, and we explain the method before we start.

We are family owned, our estimates are priced upfront and our work carries a workmanship warranty. The same team sweeps flues, repoints brick and services wood, gas and electric fireplaces in River Run, and each job closes with a written record of the work.