Insulated flue liners fitted in Poinsettia Heights
A listed liner, installed to its manual, with a written record of the work when the job is done.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to ask about relining in Poinsettia Heights
- An inspection note about the flue lining
- Two appliances sharing one chimney
- Weak draft after an appliance change
- An appliance manual that calls for relining
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Relining a masonry flue the listed way
A liner for an open fireplace follows other sizing rules
When the flue serves a masonry fireplace rather than a sealed appliance, the code sizes it against the fireplace opening. A liner that is too small for the opening can leave the fireplace short of draft. That makes relining an open fireplace a different calculation from relining for a stove.
Tell us whether you plan to keep burning in the open fireplace or connect an appliance later. The answer changes which rule governs the liner size. We explain the basis for our sizing in the estimate, so you can see which part of the code the proposal relies on.
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.
Relining or repairing the existing tile
Not every flue problem needs a new liner. A limited defect in clay tile can sometimes be repaired, and that is a different service with its own eligibility rules. A full liner makes sense when the existing lining cannot be made sound.
We explain which situation your chimney is in and why. If repair is realistic, we describe chimney flue repair as the separate option and what it would cover. If it is not, the relining estimate states the reason in writing, so the choice is clear.
Chimney height and a relined flue
A liner does not change how tall the chimney is, and height affects draft. Engineering guidance on fireplace chimneys ties draft to the fireplace opening, the flue area and the chimney height together. Changing one without the others can shift the balance.
If draft was weak before relining, tell us. We look at whether the liner size, the opening and the height are working together. The proposal does not promise that a liner alone will cure a draft problem it was not designed to solve. Where height is part of the issue, that becomes a separate conversation.
What a liner estimate should spell out
- Insulation where the listing requires it
- Cleaning of the existing flue
- Top plate and clamp assembly
- Old liner removal and disposal
Common questions about a new flue liner
What happens to my damper when the liner is installed?
If the liner runs down to an appliance, the damper plate or frame may have to come out for it to pass. The estimate says whether the damper stays or goes, and any damper repair is priced separately from the liner.
Do you remove the old liner before installing a new one?
When an old liner has failed, it normally comes out first, along with its top plate and cap. We explain how it will be removed and haul the debris away. Damage found behind it is discussed before the scope changes.
Does a relined flue still need cleaning?
Yes. A liner gives flue gases a sound passage but does not stop deposits forming. The liner's manual explains how it should be cleaned and inspected, and maintenance visits from our team can include the liner, cap and top plate.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo