Every chimney has the same two jobs, venting smoke and gases outside and keeping the heat of the fire away from the house itself. Creosote buildup, a cracked flue liner, a blocked flue or water damage can quietly stop it from doing either one. A yearly visit from a Somerdale chimney sweep, before the first fire, catches most problems while they are still small.
In Somerdale, plenty of chimneys are original to the house, with clay flue tiles and mortar joints that have seen many winters, and newer homes are more likely to have prefabricated fireplaces with metal flues and chase covers on top. Masonry chimneys crack and leak at the crown and flashing, while factory built units suffer from rusted chase covers and worn parts. A chimney sweep who works in Somerdale regularly sees both and knows what to look for.
Chimney work around Somerdale runs from routine cleaning to real repairs, from a smoky fire or a bad smell to a leak, a cracked crown or animals in the flue. Whether you need chimney cleaning in Somerdale or a repair after a storm, you do not need to know the cause. Describe what you see, smell or hear, and when it happens.