Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was happy over all. Cleaned my wood stove chimney and had my chimney lined."
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Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"Honestly impressed with the whole experience. Good communication, fair pricing, and the fireplace is finally working safely again after the repairs."
Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He did a grrrrrreat job cleaning the pellet stove but really was not qualified to fix it, and did not."
Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Adrian was great. Sent him a picture of what I needed, then gave me a quote, came next day and finished the job same day. Very professional and left everything clean. Fireplace brick looks great! Thanks again."
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Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Leonard and helper went above and beyond my idea of what the job entailed. My old fieldstone outside fireplace/barbecue needed TLC and when they were done, it looked like new! Very pleased with their work, They were courteous and cleaned up after themselves."
Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Multi-Generational family business. Dependable, great quality and a fair price"
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Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Free estimates
Warranties offered
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
ABI`S Masonry & Fence LLC is a family owned and operated business that specializes in all your Masonry,Construction and Fence needs. We have the newest state of the art equipment, and a crew with over 20 years of experience that takes pride in their work to ensure that your job is nothing less than perfect.No job is too big or too small for us. We pride ourselves on the long lasting relationships we have been able to establish with our clients.
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Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"2 professionals where very informative, answered all my questions, gave me details of what was good and needed repair of fireplace and flue. My issue, Dampener was removed all heat going up chimney. I wanted it capped off complete as I was not using fireplace, Their solution, new cap at top but with a pulley so I can open cap to use fireplace if I wanted, but gave a solid seal when not in use. All done within a hour."
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Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Let me just tell you how in love I am with the way that my driveway,backyard patio,retaining wall looks! These men did an absolute phenomenal job with these projects. Angelo & his dad were very punctual ,friendly and very hardworking guys . My husband and I hired them only for retaining wall 5â high by 88â long when they finished I fell in love with their job so I gave them 2 extra projects ,backyard patio & driveway and of course they did the most beautiful job that Iâ ve ever seen plus they did extra works with no additional costs . I will most definitely recommend this family owned business to my friends and family Angelo&his Dad are the best !!!!!"
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Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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