In order to keep your chimney running safely and smoothly, timely maintenance and upkeep is critical. However, while residential chimneys are built to be tough, they don’t last forever. At some point, it may need to be renovated or rebuilt.

Now this can happen simply due to old age, or other reasons such as major water damage, a chimney fire, or years of neglect. Although there are various names given to extensive chimney repair—such as rebuilding, renovation, or restoration—the primary objective is the same: to do the necessary work needed in order to get the chimney operating at maximum efficiency and safety.

Chimney Restoration Solutions

If your chimney requires renovation, restoration, or rebuilding urgently, the first thing you need to do is get it inspected by a professional chimney technician. They’ll tell you the nature and extent of the damage, and identify the best ways of addressing it.

Now, because every residential chimney varies in terms of how it’s built, every chimney restoration job is different as well. However, with that said, the work typically falls into 3 categories:

  • Partial Chimney Rebuild: This strategy is used when only particular sections or components of the chimney system require a rebuild. Partial chimney rebuilds often involve replacing or rebuilding the chimney crown.
  • Crown Rebuild: A crown rebuild involves rebuilding the whole part of the chimney that is visible from the roof up. In a crown rebuild, the part of the chimney above the house’s roof will be torn down completely before being rebuilt from scratch.
  • Complete Chimney Rebuilt: When most of the chimney system, both below and above the roof, has sustained serious damaged and must be torn down. In most complete chimney rebuilds, everything except for the hearth, the firebox, and the smoke chamber and removed and rebuilt.

Why Spring Is An Ideal Time For Chimney Work

If your chimney is in need of a rebuild, now is a great time to get work done because:

  • You don’t need the fireplace in spring, which makes it easy for chimney repair technicians to work around it.
  • The weather is pleasant which lowers the chances of unforeseen delays
  • Chimney repair specialists/technicians are easily available during this time of the year.

CT Chimney Repair provides highly-experienced chimney experts for all levels of chimney renovation, rebuilding, and restoration projects in Connecticut. We’ve worked on thousands of chimneys just like yours and can guarantee excellent results. Get in touch with our chimney experts today for further information.