Chimney sweeping and repair in Bridgewater Township, NJ
Bridgewater built most of its homes between 1960 and 1999, more than 12,000 of them, right across the years when builders moved from brick fireplaces to factory-built metal ones. That is why a Bridgewater visit starts with one question, what kind of fireplace is behind the wall.
In brief
We sweep and inspect masonry chimneys and factory-built fireplaces, repair crowns and chases, check liners after fuel conversions and clean dryer vents and air ducts from Martinsville and Bradley Gardens to Finderne and Green Knoll.
Both kinds of fireplace in one township
The older Bridgewater neighborhoods carry site-built brick fireplaces with clay-lined flues, while the 1980s and 1990s streets mostly have listed factory-built units inside framed chases, and it is common to see both in the same week. For the brick ones we look at the crown, the flue tiles and the mortar. For the metal ones we look at the firebox panels, the chimney sections and the chase cover. Conversions are the other recurring job. When an oil boiler gives way to gas, the installer has to certify on the state verification form that the chimney is properly lined and sized for the new appliance, and an old flue built for oil often is not. In Bridgewater an oil to gas switch can also involve a permit for removing the tank, so we keep you posted on what the chimney part of that job needs.
Neighborhoods on our route in Bridgewater Township
- Bradley Gardens
- Bridgewater Center
- Chimney Rock
- Finderne
- Green Knoll
- Hobbstown
- Martinsville
- Middle Brook Heights
- Milltown
- North Branch
- Sunset Lake
Services we offer in Bridgewater Township
- Chimney sweepingCamera first, brushes second
- Chimney inspectionLevel 1 or Level 2, written up for you
- Chimney repairCrowns, caps, flashing and liners where water gets in
- Fireplaces & stovesPilots, dampers and door gaskets
- Dryer vent cleaningThe full run cleaned, dryer to outside hood
- Air duct cleaningIf cleaning will not help, we say so
- Duct repair & replacementCrushed, torn or sagging runs fixed
Reviews from our Google listing
A selection of our 5-star reviews on Google.
Polishing the ceramic glass and unblocking the air-wash intake passages turned our heavily used woodstove back into an effective heat source.
Static-cling barriers locked the aperture tight, so that high soot agitation inside the top flue never wandered into the next-door kitchen.
The entire sweep was completed with engineering precision and purity never before witnessed from meticulous pre-setup to HD inside camera feature.
What Bridgewater Township homeowners ask us
How do I know if my fireplace is masonry or factory-built?
A factory-built unit usually has a metal firebox with panels inside and a metal flue, and from outside its chimney is often a sided chase rather than brick. A masonry fireplace is brick or stone all the way up. If you are not sure, we can tell on the first visit.
We are converting from oil to gas. What does the chimney need?
The new appliance needs a flue that suits it. We inspect and clean the old oil flue and tell you whether a liner is needed before your installer signs the verification form.
Our chase cover is rusting. Can it be replaced on its own?
Usually, yes. We measure the chase, replace the cover and check the chimney sections underneath for water damage.
Do you clean dryer vents in Bridgewater?
Yes. We clean the full run from the dryer to the outside hood and check the hood flap closes properly.
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