Chimneys in Livingston, NJ, and across Essex County, NJ, take a beating from our intense weather. Old age also eventually causes problems for even the best-built chimneys. When you need your chimney repaired, inspected, or cleaned to make it safe and functional, Approved Chimney is here to help.
Since 2012, homeowners in Livingston, NJ, have relied on our CSIA-certified crew to keep their chimneys running as they should.
- We have answers when no one else does – troubleshooting is our specialty
- Fast response to calls for chimney emergencies
- We explain what we’re going to do before we do it
- Hundreds of chimney projects completed in compliance with state and local code requirements
- We’re a licensed and fully insured New Jersey chimney company
Expert Chimney Repairs
Whatever is wrong with your chimney, our crew knows how to fix it.
- Chimney masonry repair – brick replacement and tuckpointing
- Repair and installation of protective chimney caps, chase covers, and chimney flashing
- Chimney liner repair, relining, and flue coating
- Chimney crown repair and rebuilding
- Chimney flashing repair and replacement
- Smoke chamber surface repair with Smoktite
- Fireplace damper repair and installation
- Firebox restoration and rebuilding
In addition to the above, we address code violations, leaky chimneys, chimney odors, animals in the chimney, smoke backups, fireplace inefficiency, and other nagging and potentially dangerous problems.
Licensed Chimney Inspections
Before starting repair work, we’ll perform a comprehensive inspection of all accessible areas of your Livingston, NJ, chimney system. This is a Level 1 chimney inspection.
We also offer Level 2 and Level 3 inspections.
Level 2 Inspection
Needed when:
- You’re relining your flue, adding a new appliance to the chimney, or making other system alterations
- Damage from a weather event, chimney fire, or other cause is suspected
- You’re selling your Livingston, NJ, home and want an inspection that’s more detailed than what a home inspector can provide
Level 3 Inspection
This inspection addresses major known chimney damage. It usually involves dismantling parts of the chimney and adjacent areas of the home to determine the extent of the problem.
Chimney Sweeping Livingston, NJ
Chimney sweeping performed by CSIA-certified technicians should happen once a year, regardless of how often you use your chimney. Our Livingston, NJ, customers rely on us to professionally remove creosote and debris from their chimneys.
Creosote
This is a highly flammable substance that forms when smoke condenses in the flue. Creosote can be flaky, puffy, sticky, or solid and is the cause of most reported chimney fires each year in the U.S. Only a trained chimney sweep with professional equipment can safely remove built-up creosote.
Debris
Leaves, twigs, falling fruit, small animal nests, and the occasional dead animal can all create a flue blockage. When this happens, fireplace smoke and deadly combustion gases can back up into your home in Livingston, NJ. Chimney sweeping removes debris. A chimney cap that covers the flue opening will prevent the problem in the first place.
The Professional Care Your Chimney Needs
Approved Chimney is in business to keep our customers’ chimneys and homes safe. If you’re having issues with your chimney, now is the time to call us and get the problem solved correctly.
You can reach us by phone or through our contact form in Livingston, NJ, Northfield, NJ, East Hanover, NJ, Roseland, NJ, Pleasantdale, NJ, and other nearby communities.
