Listed chimney liners installed in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Relining explained in plain terms, with the reason for every line of the estimate.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What points toward a new chimney liner
- An inspection note about the flue lining
- Glazed deposits coating the old flue
- Gaps between flue tiles seen from above
- A cracked tile at the top of the flue
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A closer look at liner installation
Changes during relining need your approval
Relining can uncover conditions that were not visible at the assessment. A tile may crumble as the liner goes down, or the connection may need a different fitting. These are reasons to stop and talk, not permission to extend the job.
When something changes, we explain what was found and what it means for the liner. You decide whether to add the work, and the price is stated before it happens. Upfront pricing applies to changes as much as to the original estimate, so the final figure holds no surprises.
How a relining job is scheduled
A straightforward relining can be finished in one visit, while heavy preparation may need more. We explain the expected sequence when you approve the estimate. The fireplace or appliance is out of use while the flue is open.
Ask what each visit covers and what state the chimney is left in between. The top is covered at the end of each work day. If weather or a discovery changes the plan, we tell you and agree the next step before continuing. Access to the room and the roof is agreed ahead of each visit.
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds near the appliance
If a carbon monoxide alarm goes off, move every person out of the house before doing anything else. From the yard, phone 911 and let the responders decide when anyone may go back in. Do not look for the cause yourself or reopen the appliance.
Once the house has been cleared and the emergency is over, the appliance and flue can be assessed. We explain what we find at the connection and in the lining. Any relining decision comes after that assessment, not during the emergency.
How a liner is held in place
Many flexible liners hang from the top plate, while some installations also use support at the base or at a tee. The manual describes which supports are required for the form of liner used. An unsupported run can shift or sag over time.
We install the supports the manual calls for and describe them in the written record. If the chimney top cannot provide a sound bearing surface, that is addressed before installation. The support method appears in the estimate alongside the liner itself. Support hardware comes from the same system as the liner.
Liner scope written out in full
- Broken tile or obstruction removal
- Top plate and clamp assembly
- Code label near the connector where required
- Start-up guidance from the appliance manual
Questions to settle before relining
Will relining fix the cracks in my chimney's brickwork?
No. A liner works inside the flue. Cracked brick, open joints, a damaged crown or leaking flashing are separate conditions with their own repairs. We list them as separate items so you can decide on each one and see its price.
Can a liner help if my fireplace has weak draft?
It can when the problem is an oversized, damaged or unlined flue. Draft also depends on the opening, the chimney height and other factors. We explain what the inspection finds and do not promise a liner will cure every draft issue.
How do I compare relining quotes from different companies?
Line them up by liner system and listing, size, insulation, top parts, connection and preparation. Ask what each one excludes. A lower total that leaves out insulation or tile removal is describing a different job.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo