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Fireplaces will inevitably need to be repaired periodically throughout the course of their existence and sometimes based on the amount of damage from age, lack of upkeep, and environmental factors, fireplaces need to be restored. Sometimes fireplace repair or restoration requires permits, but it mostly depends on the work that needs to be performed as well as any state and local regulations.

The chimney is an essential part of your wood stove or fireplace as its role is to safely channel smoke and gases up and out of your house and requires the same amount of care and attention when it comes to regular maintenance. Improper care could result in irreversible damage. Therefore it is important that a damaged chimney repaired as soon as it is discovered since it can allow for heat, smoke, water, and embers to get into your walls or ceilings causing unpleasant odors, water or toxic gas to enter your house or worst of all; a fire.

It’s important to have your wood stove, fireplace and chimney inspected regularly and properly cleaned. Having burned firewood all winter there will be a build up of soot, possibly crumbling mortar, loose bricks, and cracks so, now is the best time to have your fireplace and chimney professionally inspected.