Cleaning, Lining,
Caps & Installations
Time for the annual cleaning
If you’re burning more than two cords a season, an annual chimney cleaning and inspection is recommended.
Chimney Cleaning and Inspection
We realize that no one wants to think about winter in May, but the earlier you get your chimney serviced the better—and you’ll save money because our summer rate is considerably cheaper. In general, we recommend an annual service for folks burning two or more cords in a season. We have standard cleaning rates that apply for each season:
We realize that no one wants to think about winter in May, but the earlier you get your chimney serviced the better—and you’ll save money because our summer rate is considerably cheaper. In general, we recommend an annual service for folks burning two or more cords in a season. We have standard cleaning rates that apply for each season:
2024 Standard Chimney Cleaning Rates:
Woodstoves and Fireplaces
$180 for May ~ November
$220 December ~ April
(rates are per flue)
Piazzetta Pellet Stoves
$250 - $300 year-round
(we do not service other pellet stove brands)
Proactive maintenance will save you a lot of trouble down the line: each winter we get calls from homeowners with clogged chimneys, or worse, ones that have been compromised by a violent chimney fire. The amount of creosote buildup depends on how hot you burn (the hotter you burn, the less buildup), the moisture content in your wood (the drier the wood, the less buildup), and several other factors as well.
Liners & wood-burning installations
We install stainless steel liners, rain caps, bird screens, stove pipes, wood stoves, dampers, hearths, firebrick, fireplace fire-back panels, fireplace doors—anything related to your chimney or wood burning unit.
Stainless Steel Liners
Liners come in various sizes and lengths but all serve the same purpose: creating a new chimney within an older masonry chimney. If your chimney was built prior to the 1950s it probably does not have a tile liner and there’s only one layer of very old brick separating smoke and sparks from the combustible material in your home. A chimney fire in an older chimney like this can have potentially devastating consequences.
Also, if your chimney has been heavily used and is older, chances are your tile liner may be be cracked and compromised. Stainless steel liners are not cheap and the installations can be very tricky. But upgrading an older chimney with a liner is far less expensive than tearing down and rebuilding it. Most of our lining jobs end up costing the homeowner around $1800. Call us for a free quote.
Stainless Steel Liners
Liners come in various sizes and lengths but all serve the same purpose: creating a new chimney within an older masonry chimney. If your chimney was built prior to the 1950s it probably does not have a tile liner and there’s only one layer of very old brick separating smoke and sparks from the combustible material in your home. A chimney fire in an older chimney like this can have potentially devastating consequences.
Also, if your chimney has been heavily used and is older, chances are your tile liner may be be cracked and compromised. Stainless steel liners are not cheap and the installations can be very tricky. But upgrading an older chimney with a liner is far less expensive than tearing down and rebuilding it. Most of our lining jobs end up costing the homeowner around $1800. Call us for a free quote.
This chimney has a new copper cap!
Chimney Caps
Every chimney should have a chimney cap and spark arrestor. Chimney caps keep the weather out (an inch of rain means an inch of rain at the bottom of your uncapped flue). Caps help reduce moisture soaking into the masonry also, which is the slow killer of masonry. Caps not only keep out the weather, but birds and rodents who might venture down your chimney or otherwise deem it suitable habitat for nesting purposes. All caps we install are equipped with sidewall spark arrestors that help keep sparks from spewing out the top. Caps vary in size. Call us for a free quote.
Every chimney should have a chimney cap and spark arrestor. Chimney caps keep the weather out (an inch of rain means an inch of rain at the bottom of your uncapped flue). Caps help reduce moisture soaking into the masonry also, which is the slow killer of masonry. Caps not only keep out the weather, but birds and rodents who might venture down your chimney or otherwise deem it suitable habitat for nesting purposes. All caps we install are equipped with sidewall spark arrestors that help keep sparks from spewing out the top. Caps vary in size. Call us for a free quote.
Metalbestos Chimneys
We also specialize in Metalbestos insulated stainless chimneys. These chimneys are a cheaper alternative to a conventional brick chimney and allow more options for new chimney placement. Insulated metalbestos allows you to get very close (within 2 inches) to combustible materials. Each season we install these safe and efficient chimney units in walls and roofs. Call us for a free quote.
We also specialize in Metalbestos insulated stainless chimneys. These chimneys are a cheaper alternative to a conventional brick chimney and allow more options for new chimney placement. Insulated metalbestos allows you to get very close (within 2 inches) to combustible materials. Each season we install these safe and efficient chimney units in walls and roofs. Call us for a free quote.
Jimmy finishes installing a Metalbestos chimney on Lake Winnepesaukee.
Stone Veneers
We also specialize in stone veneers. Veneers come in real and cultured (or fake) stone. The veneer is laid, piece by piece, to create a natural stone aesthetic around a conventionally framed wooden chase structure. Stone veneers come in many shapes, sizes and styles. Below is a stone veneer we built for a new home in Jackson, NH. Call us for a free quote.
We also specialize in stone veneers. Veneers come in real and cultured (or fake) stone. The veneer is laid, piece by piece, to create a natural stone aesthetic around a conventionally framed wooden chase structure. Stone veneers come in many shapes, sizes and styles. Below is a stone veneer we built for a new home in Jackson, NH. Call us for a free quote.
Stove Installations
We can assist with wood or pellet stove installation; everything from helping you choose the right stove to transport, setup and connection in new or existing stove locations. Here are a couple examples of recent stove and fireplace installations we have done.
We can assist with wood or pellet stove installation; everything from helping you choose the right stove to transport, setup and connection in new or existing stove locations. Here are a couple examples of recent stove and fireplace installations we have done.
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Professional, responsive, friendly and does a top notch job! Highly recommend Chimney Man when you need your chimney cleaned and other stove/chimney care needs! ~ Anne Skidmore
