Chimney liner installation for fireplaces in Fontainebleau
Relining with upfront pricing, no hidden fees and a workmanship warranty on the installation.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Observations that start a relining assessment
- An inspection note about the flue lining
- Gaps between flue tiles seen from above
- An appliance manual that calls for relining
- A stale odor drifting from the flue
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A closer look at liner installation
Repairs that come before the liner goes in
The same instructions ask that the chimney be checked for cracked, loose or missing brick and mortar that could interfere with the liner. Those repairs are made before installation starts. A liner does not hold loose masonry in place, and a blocked passage can stop the liner partway down.
If our assessment finds that kind of damage, it appears as a separate item with its own price. Some repairs sit inside the flue and some on the outside of the chimney. We explain where each one is and whether the liner can proceed without it.
Relining a chimney built without a lining
Some masonry chimneys were built without any flue lining at all. The code expects a masonry chimney to be lined, and an unlined passage leaves heat and flue gases against the brick and mortar. A listed liner is one way to meet that expectation.
An unlined chimney may also have gaps or rough surfaces that affect installation. We look at the passage and explain what preparation it needs. The estimate describes the liner, any insulation the listing calls for, and the work needed to get it in place.
The connector between appliance and liner
The pipe or adapter that joins the appliance to the liner is a short part with a large job. It must fit both the appliance outlet and the liner system. The appliance manual describes what it accepts.
We check the existing connector when we assess the flue. If it is damaged or the wrong type, replacing it is listed separately from the liner. The written record names the connector used, which helps anyone who services the appliance later and saves them a guess. A connector that does not match the liner can undo an otherwise sound installation.
Where the liner size appears in the estimate
A relining estimate should state the liner size, not only the product name. The size is what connects the liner to the appliance manual and to the code rule on flue area. Without it, two quotes cannot be compared fairly.
Our estimate lists the size and the reason for it. If a different size would fit the passage more easily, we explain why we did not choose it. You can check the figure against the appliance manual yourself. A missing size is a reasonable thing to ask any company about.
Liner scope written out in full
- Appliance make, model and fuel confirmed
- Glazed deposit removal where found
- Wall opening sealed around the tee
- Damper plate removal where required
Flue liner answers before you approve
How do you decide what size liner my chimney needs?
We start from the appliance manual, which states the flue size the appliance requires, and the code rule that a flue may not be smaller than the appliance connector. Then we check whether the passage can take that size along its whole route.
Can you reline a chimney that serves a gas-fired appliance?
Yes, where the fuel gas code and the appliance manual allow a chimney liner. The code accepts listed liners, clay lining or other approved material. The appliance's own venting type decides whether a chimney liner is appropriate at all.
Will the chimney be left open overnight during relining?
No. Before leaving each day we close off the open chimney top against rain and debris. Inside, the fireplace area is protected and cleaned, and debris is hauled away when the work is done.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo