Trusted HVAC Contractors in Newport News, VA

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends a yearly inspection. Standard woodburning fireplaces, woodstoves or fireplace inserts used to heat the home should be inspected and cleaned every year. As a rule, a cleaning is needed for every cord of wood burned.

Yes! Having a chimney cap (and an animal guard) will keep water and critters out of your chimney. Both can do considerable damage that will cost you much more later on if you don't have one. We supply everything from stainless steel to copper chimney caps that carry a lifetime guarantee. A good cap will keep out birds, animals, leaves, twigs, and rain, which does the most damage. When moisture gets into the mortar joints, they weaken and deteriorate. This is easily preventable with a chimney cap.

We repair fireboxes, mortar, replace lost or damaged dampers and chimney caps, fix crowns and rusted chase covers. We can also repair or replace damaged dryer vent liners. Werepair and waterproof rain damage, remove animals and just about any other issues you could have with your chimney. We even carry a full line of cleaning products and fireplace accessories.

Certainly. We use a proprietary process to remove the moss and prevent future growth. Moss on your chimney means the brick is moist, which over time can weaken mortar joints and allow water to get in and damage your chimney.

It's called "efflorescence," and it means that water is getting into your chimney brick. When it rains or snows, water seeps into the brick and/or crown. During freeze/thaw cycles, the mortar and/or brick can crack and let more water in. Eventually, the brick is saturated, leaching the lime, minerals and salt from the brick and mortar, which settles on the surface and dries, forming that white "powder." Call us so we can determine the cause and fix the problem for you.