Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1981
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Warranties offered
"They did a good job."
Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They are a good company and we use them a lot!"
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I called several people and no one was able to fix the issue. I didn't have anyone else to call so I chose Angie's list. The problem was solved. Thank you for directing us to Shamrock."
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
"Professional, courteous, and did a CLEAN job! Well done!"
Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great! This is the 3rd job Elite has done for me."
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Credit card accepted
"excellent. friendly explained everything really well timely manner"
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Credit card accepted
"Vendor could provide foundation service, but not one of the other services we requested (simply not a service this vendor performs); we therefore chose a different path. Vendor provided a detailed and valuable foundation report that was essential towards our efforts, so we are very grateful for that. We will seriously consider this vendor for future work."
Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Responded to request very quickly - within 1 hour. Came to house on time as scheduled and fixed repair. Would highly recommend."
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Really well done . and the work was to our liking"
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Serving Topeka, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
RB is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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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